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  • Tuesdays, May 17 and 24, and Thursday, May 26, 10:30 am – Hale House Planting

    The Garden Club of the Back Bay assists Hale House, a not for profit retirement residence located at 273 Clarendon Street in Boston.  This year, the Club has donated $500 for the purchase of annual flowering plants to brighten Hale House’s inner garden.  We are looking for volunteers on Tuesday, May 17, Tuesday, May 24, and Thursday, May 26, beginning at 10:30 am, to help with the planting.  One or two hours of your time will be all that is needed.  If you are able to assist, please email Bev Christians at j.bchris@verizon.net and let her know.  Bring a small trowel, garden gloves, and lots of good will.  Meet at the northeast corner of Clarendon and Marlborough Streets.

     

  • Saturday, July 24, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm – Notable Gardens of the Pettaquamscutt Plantation

    The annual fundraiser for the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society in Matunuck, Rhode Island, will take place Saturday, July 24, beginning with registration at 11 am at Hale House, and self guided tours beginning at noon through 5 pm.

    Begin with an exclusive first look at the  newly-applied interior wallpapers and finishes  at Hale House in Matunuck.  Follows  South to North route through one-time plantation landscapes, beginning in Matunuck/Perryville, and ending at the former county seat of Kingston.  Along the way a garden-side talk will be given by Richard Clark at Long Pond Farm. End with a reception in the Cyrus French historic replica garden at the Old Washington County Jail.  $20 per person / $50 per carload up to 4 persons.  For more information and directions log on to www.pettaquamscutt.org.

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