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  • Wednesday, November 11, 1:00 pm – Fun with Flowers

    The Old York Garden Club invites to public to attend its November meeting beginning at 1:00 pm on November 11 at the Fellowship Hall of the First Parish Church, 180 York Street in Old York, Maine.  Award winning master designer Mike Spanos will wow you with his unique approach to floral design.  His program is entitled “Fun with Flowers”.  He is a contributor and featured designer to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and is in the  midst of opening a fine arts gallery featuring works in various mediums by local artists.

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  • Saturday, October 10, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Native Earth Teaching Farm Popcorn Festival

    Celebrate the coming of fall on Saturday, October 10, from 10 – 3, at the Native Earth Teaching Farm Popcorn Festival.  Lots to taste, explore and experience – and lots of popcorn for all.  There will by wool dyeing of the farm’s hand spun wool with flowers, goat walking, taste testings, a quest, and hands-on demos. Sponsored in part by the Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council, all are welcome to this free event, taking place at the Native Earth Teaching Farm, 94 North Road, Chilmark.  For more information, call 508-645-3304, email contact-us@mvol.com, or check the website, www.nativeearthteachingfarm.org.

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  • Wednesday, October 14, 10:00 am – Naturally Simple

    Looking for an alternative to using flowers flown in from all around the world with a high carbon footprint? Are you trying to buy locally, or even create beauty with found materials? Join arranger Joan Parker for an entertaining program of innovation and delight with original flower designs.  The program is overflowing with new ideas, some gathered on her travels to Europe and South America.  Naturally Simple is a fresh look at virtually everything.  With Joan’s theatrical background and craftsman’s degree in metalworking, she has explored art and design on many levels.  Her zest for life and experience has led her into wild and interesting adventures.  This special program is co-sponsored by The Garden Club of the Back Bay and The College Club of Boston.   An optional lunch with our speaker ($20) will follow the meeting.  Registration required. For more information, email info@bostonflora.com.

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  • Tuesday, October 20, 10 am – 12 noon – Design Workshop

    Sign up for a series of three hands-on workshops for beginning and intermediate flower arrangers.  The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts is sponsoring the classes, to be held at the Espousal Center, 554 Lexington Street, North Waltham, MA on Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon on October 20, April 13, 2010, and May 11, 2010.  This series differs from the series beginning on October 14 because it is truly participatory.  The fee for all three sessions is $105, which includes all materials and instruction.  No refunds are offered if you are unable to attend, but you may designate someone to attend in your place, or ask a friend who is attending to collect your flowers and container at the end of class.  You must supply clippers, a notebook, and a clean up bag.  Please mail your check, made out to GCFM, Inc., to Maureen Marshall, Registrar, 79 Morton Street, Holliston, MA 01746. Include your name, address, Garden Club affiliation, Telephone number, and email.  Space is limited to 90 people, and will be allocated on a first come basis.  You may wish to call first to confirm availability.  Maureen’s number is 508-429-4936, and she may also be reached by email at sweetpeapatch@aol.com.

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  • Thursdays, September 24, October 8, & November 19, 9:30 am – 12 noon – Sogetsu Ikebana with Kaye Vosburgh

    Sogetsu Ikebana is an internationally recognized school of Japanese flower arranging.  In these classes, to be held at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, you will learn the essentials of this venerable art from Garden Club of the Back Bay member Kaye Vosburgh.  Kaye has, for many years, exhibited and taught Sogetsu Ikebana in Massachusetts, New York, several other states, and three foreign countries.  Kaye provides flowers for each class and will have supplies and equipment for purchase by students who wish them.  Sign up for any or all of these sessions, most of which cover two lessons in the course’s inexpensive text, which is available from the instructor for $20.  Each session costs $27.50 (Tower Hill members) or $30 (non-members).  Register online at www.towerhillbg.org.

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  • Tuesday, September 29, 1 – 3 – Gardening in the Shade

    Join Diane Pappas at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston on Tuesday, September 29, beginning at 1 pm for a class in shade gardening.  If you think you can’t have a beautiful garden in the shade, think again. This class will introduce you to a plethora of shade tolerant perennials and shrubs that do not require 6 hours of sun. You will learn how to use these plants in combination with each other to light up that dark side of your yard. You will also learn that there is more to a plant than just its flowers; foliage color, leaf shape and texture all play an important role in creating interest in the shade. You will also design a shade garden on paper using information discussed during the class.  Note that Ms. Pappas is leading a class in groundcovers earlier in the day, and you may wish to sign up for both events.  Fee is $20 for Tower Hill members, $25 for non-members, and you may register on-line at www.towerhillbg.org.

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  • Saturday, September 19 – Stewardship Saturday on Lovells Island

    Join the Boston Harbor Islands staff on Saturday, September 19 for some hands-on learning as they remove invasive plants from important natural and historic areas of the Park.  Explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology and natural history of the Park as you work side by side with expert staff to improve habitat for the native birds, bugs and flowers of our local National Park. For this journey to Lovells Island you will search for possible Swallow Wort and Japanese Knotweed.  You will also cut back some multiflora roses bushes that have grown on the outlying areas of a recently planted forest.  For more information, and for time and place of departure, call 617-223-8666 during business hours – you will get a call back.  Their web site is in a redesign process so email contact is currently down.

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  • Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23 – 148th Annual Agricultural Society Fair in Martha’s Vineyard

    Rides, games, live music, livestock, competitions, craft demonstrations, food, shopping, art show, and awards for homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers and homemade goodies. And of course, the ever popular dog show. There’s truly something for everybody.

    Thursday, August 20 – Sunday August 23.

    Don’t miss it!



    Admission Fee: Yes

    		 Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society
    For More Information:
    Contact: MV Agricultural Society
    Address: Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Rd, West Tisbury, MA
    Phone: 508-693-9549

  • Thursday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Pruning Clinic

    Join the staff at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, New Hampshire, on Thursday, August 6, from 9 to 10:30 in the morning, to learn about the selection, use, and maintenance of pruning tools (including sharpening of pruners and loppers).  Discover how, when, and why to prune flowers, shrubs, and trees with an opportunity to observe the techniques in Kirkwood Gardens. This workshop will prepare you to make some positive changes in your own garden.  For more information, log on to www.nhnature.org.
    Cost: $7/member; $9/non-member

  • Thursday, July 30, 6-7:30 – Opening Reception, “Illuminating Nature” Scanner Photography

    Ellen Hoverkamp was a pioneer in using the flatbed scanner as a tool to create fine art.  Her technique involves making intricate arrangements from plants, vegetables and natural objects.  The light from the scanner reflects the subject making the arrangement appear to glow against a dark background.  Inspiration for her work comes from the Victorian botanical illustration, particularly “Language of Flowers” bouquets, and Dutch still life painting.  Hovercamp gratefully utilizes cuttings offered from local gardeners and farmers in her scanned compositions. This collaboration with the gardening community began in 1997 and continues today, as she works to preserve souvenirs of the garden.  She views her pictures, often named for the gardeners, as portraits of flowers and also portraits of those who grew them.  “Friends, family, neighbors, and even people I hardly know invite me to cut and use their flowers and vegetables for my work.”  See more of Ellen Hoverkamp’s work at www.myneighborsgarden.com.  The Exhibit will run from July 28 – September 16, 2009 at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts. The reception will feature a cash bar and light refreshments.  Free and open to the public.    For more information, call 508-869-6111 or log on to www.towerhillbg.org.