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  • Tuesday, April 28, 10:00 am – The Massachusetts Legacy Tree Program

    DCR’s Matthew Cahill joins members of The Garden Club of the Back Bay at the Chilton Club on Tuesday, April 28 at 10 am to talk about the Legacy Tree Program. Through the Legacy Tree Program and the National Champion Tree Registry, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Forestry Program formally recognizes the largest and most interesting known tree of each species, trees of historical origin, and other trees of unique and significant importance growing within the state of Massachusetts. There are a number of Legacy Trees in Mount Auburn Cemetery and in the Public Garden. This program is for members only, but you can join now at https://bostonflora.com/join

  • Thursday, March 27, 10:00 am – Creating Pollinator Habitats Anywhere

    The Garden Club of the Back Bay welcomes Master Gardener Denise Guerin on March 27 at 10 am at The Chilton Club on Commonwealth Avenue. She will discuss successful pollinator habitats created in places as different as suburban gardens to apartment decks, small urban yards and patios to parking lot “hell strips”. This is a members only meeting, but it’s never too late to join at https://bostonflora.com/.

    Denise Guerin is a gardening expert with the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association and volunteer with the Ohrenberger School Pollinator Garden. Her primary focus is on growing native plants and creating habitats for native bees, birds and insect pollinators.

  • Thursday, November 21, 3:00 pm – The Evolution of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall

    Join The Garden Club of the Back Bay on November 21 for a look at the history of Commonwealth Avenue presented by Past President Margaret Pokorny. Her presentation will cover the topographical developments of the creation of the Back Bay and how this design solution to the new land came about. It also covers some of the historical precedents for the “Mall” form, the changes in the Mall over time and the interesting controversies about the design and species choice.

    Margaret will bring us up to date with a “State of the Mall” report, including current maintenance needs, additional species selections, statue lighting and conservation programs. She will also tell us about the extraordinary care of the turf and trees provided by the Friends of the Public Garden.

    Margaret is a longtime advocate for Boston green spaces, particularly trees.  She attended the Radcliffe Seminars Program in Landscape Design in the 1990s. Her thesis was entitled, “A History and Master Plan for the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.“  Margaret’s historical documentation and hands-on skills helped the City of Boston move forward with much of the revitalization of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall over the past 30 years.  

    Refreshments will be served. This is a members only event, but if you are not already a member you have time to join at https://bostonflora.com. If you are already a member click HERE. The talk will take place November 21 at the Chilton Club, which has a dress code. Women shall wear dresses, skirts, tailored pants, dress pants, or suits. Dresses and skirts must be longer than fingertip length. Leggings are acceptable but only if worn with an appropriate top of mid-thigh length such as a jacket, tunic, or elegant sweater.  Denim of any color is not acceptable. Hiking sandals, crocs, sneakers, including designer sneakers, are only permitted if required for a medical condition. Gentlemen shall wear a jacket with a collared shirt or turtleneck. 

  • Thursday, March 21, 10:00 am – Jaw-dropping, Traffic-stopping, Get Your Neighbors Talking Container Gardens

    Deborah Trickett, owner of The Captured Garden, will show members of The Garden Club of the Back Bay how to create lush container gardens that will be the envy of the neighborhood. Join Deborah for a Powerpoint demonstration as she shows how to take our container gardens from “blah” to “aaah”. She’ll start with the basics, including appropriate containers, soil mixes, and plant choices for different site conditions, then proceed to new and unusual plant material and uncommon, container choices for exceptionally beautiful results. The program will take place March 21 at The Chilton Club in Boston. Members have received notification and instructions on registering on Eventbrite. Email info@bostonflora.com with questions.

    Deborah is an award-winning container garden designer whose work has been featured in The Boston Globe, Garden Gate Magazine, New England Home Magazine and on the TV show New England Dream Home. She is a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist and a frequent lecturer on container gardening at the Boston Flower and Garden Show, as well as the Philadelphia International Flower Show.  She also teaches classes and workshops at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston.

    If you are interested in joining The Garden Club of the Back Bay to participate in programs such as this, visit https://bostonflora.com

  • Wednesday, November 1 – Boston Urban Forest Plan

    The Garden Club of the Back Bay will hold its November meeting on the first of November (time to be announced) at The Chilton Club, 152 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. Speakers Amy Whitesides and Todd Mistor will present on the new City of Boston Urban Forest Plan. Amy, a Design Critic in Landscape Architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design, works with Stoss Landscape Urbanism, the design firm that played a central role in developing the plan, and is currently the Resilience Advisor. Todd, a former priest turned urban forester, is the new Director of Boston Urban Forestry for the City of Boston. This is a members-only event, but to attend, all you need to do is join, at https://bostonflora.com/ You will receive sign up details and be set for the rest of the 2023/2024 program year, while supporting the not for profit organization, now entering its 56th year.

  • Wednesday, October 18, 2:00 pm – Art in Bloom On The Road

    The October meeting of The Garden Club of the Back Bay will be held at The Chilton Club, 152 Commonwealth Avenue, on October 18 at 2 pm. This is a members only meeting, but if you’d like to join the Club, visit their website at https://bostonflora.com/store to take advantage of the full year of activities planned for 2023 – 2024.

    The MFA Boston was the first museum in the country to host Art in Bloom — a magnificent pairing of flowers and art.  The Art in Bloom Roadshow brings the Art in Bloom experience to you with an informative PowerPoint presentation of the art and flower arrangements that wows visitors. 

    The PowerPoint will be presented by an engaging MFA art guide who has been trained by the museum.  It is followed by a live floral demonstration by an MFA trained Associate.  The floral arrangement is inspired by an art object from the MFA’s collection.  

    The Art in Bloom Roadshow offers a compelling “guided tour” and an up-close look at the stunning flowers and art that make Art in Bloom the busiest weekend of the year at the MFA Boston. If you have any questions about GCBB programs, feel free to contact Program Committee co-chairs, Jackie Blombach or Christine Hirshland.

  • Wednesday, April 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Twenty Second Annual Gibson House Museum Benefit

    An elegant (and fun!) affair, the Gibson House Museum’s annual benefit is a major fundraising opportunity for the museum. All proceeds support the museum’s mission of preserving and sharing this unique time capsule of Boston life. This year they will honor Jean Carroon, a principal with award-winning Boston design firm Goody Clancy, for her career as a preservation architect and her role in the stewardship of more than a dozen National Historic Landmarks, including Trinity Church, Old South Church, Church of the Covenant, Arlington Street Church, and the Ayer Mansion. The evening will take place April 11 beginning at 6 pm at The Chilton Club, 152 Commonwealth Avenue. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.thegibsonhouse.org/2018-benefit.html

  • Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Gibson House 21st Annual Benefit

    The Friends of the Gibson House invite you to the Twenty-First Annual Benefit on Wednesday, March 29 from 6 – 8 at The Chilton Club, 287 Dartmouth Street in Boston.  This elegant, fun affair is a major fundraising opportunity for the museum, and all proceeds support the mission of preserving and sharing this unique time capsule of Boston life.  Wine and hors d’oeuvre will be served.   Tickets ($125 per person) may be purchased online at http://www.thegibsonhouse.org/2017-benefit.html

    The event features twelve unique raffle prizes to benefit the Museum as well, hosted by Robert B. Dimmick, Etiquetteer. You do not need to be present to win.  More information may be found at  http://www.thegibsonhouse.org/2017-benefit-raffle.html

    This year’s honoree is Robert J. Allison, Professor of History and former Chair of the History Department at Suffolk University. Valet parking is available at the 287 Dartmouth Street entrance for $22, including tip.  Jacket and tie required.

  • Wednesday, April 1, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The Nineteenth Annual Gibson House Benefit

    The Nineteenth Annual Gibson House Museum Benefit will take place Wednesday, April 1, from 6 – 8 at the Chilton Club in Boston.  This elegant and fun affair helps support the mission of preserving and sharing the Gibson House as a unique time capsule of Back Bay Life.  This year the benefit will honor author Anthony Mitchell Sammarco.  To purchase tickets on line, or for more information, visit www.thegibsonhouse.org.