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  • Tuesday, June 22, 6:00 pm – Garden Club of the Back Bay Kelleher Rose Garden Tour

    Tuesday, June 22, 6:00 pm – Garden Club of the Back Bay Kelleher Rose Garden Tour

    The Kelleher Rose Garden, located in the Fenway near the MFA, is a wonderful rose infused garden graced with nearly 1,500 rose plants, trellises, a water fountain and statues.  It was originally designed by landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff. A recent renovation has brought the garden back to its original design and glory.  This is a docent-led tour and will conclude with a quick tour of the nearby Victory Gardens.  We will meet on June 22 at 6 pm at the entrance to the Rose Garden. Details and directions will be sent to everyone who signs up.

    RSVP by clicking here:  dianegipsonboston@gmail.com
    It is important to RSVP as soon as possible because the tour is limited to 20.  We will confirm RSVP’s and maintain a waiting list. This is a Garden Club of the Back Bay member pop up event – if you are not a member, consider joining now at https://bostonflora.com/membership/

  • Wreath of the Day, From the Archives – Directed by Stella

    The late Stella Trafford was a founding member of The Garden Club of the Back Bay, and from the very beginning of the Wreath Project, was deeply committed to its financial success. What was less clear, however, was her commitment to some of the more arduous physical work wreath making entailed. In the days when we made the wreaths in Margaret Pokorny’s basement, she would arrive impeccably dressed, gloves and apron in hand, and then proceed to chat and advise (and it must be said, get in the way at times) before dashing off to another engagement. She was, however, a master at marketing, and steered many clients our way. We miss you, Stella.

    Diane Gipson, Past President of the Club, who has run the Volunteer Assignments during Wreath Week, is today’s Wreath of the Day Sponsor.

  • Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Garden Club of the Back Bay Pop-Up Flower Arranging with Nancy Cyr, Online

    Tuesday, October 27, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Garden Club of the Back Bay Pop-Up Flower Arranging with Nancy Cyr, Online

    Nancy Cyr, Garden Club of the Back Bay member and Senior Flower Associate at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will offer a Zoom presentation on October 27 at 7 pm on Decorating Mini-Pumpkins with Small Succulents and Dried Flowers. She will use an oasis floral glue. The materials will be available for pick up prior to the session, at a cost of $25, and will include 3 mini pumpkins, dried flowers, succulents, and the special glue. If you wish to join the class and acquire your own materials, you will be sent a link to order the glue online upon registration, along with the Zoom link. Sign up by emailing dianegipsonboston@gmail.com. You may pay online at https://bostonflora.com/shop/ You will receive your Zoom link along with pick up instructions.

    This will be the first of a series of three pop-up Garden Club of the Back Bay flower arranging sessions with Nancy. The next is scheduled for November 19th from 10 am – 11 am, and the third, on December 9 from 3 pm – 4 pm. Details will follow on the November and December classes.