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Tag: Heritage Museum and Gardens

  • Wednesday, August 12, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Harvesting Herbs

    Visit the gardens of Heritage Museums & Gardens in the morning and experience one of the most enjoyable times of the day. The Horticulture staff invites members and friends to an informal gardening lecture. Bring questions and take part in the discussion.  In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.  Meet at Ticket Office.
    FREE with Museum Admission.  For directions and more information, log on to www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.

  • Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Daylilies in the Garden

    Visit the gardens of Heritage Museums & Gardens in the morning and experience one of the most enjoyable times of the day. The Horticulture staff invites members and friends to an informal gardening lecture. Bring questions and take part in the discussion. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled. Meet at Ticket Office.
    FREE with Museum Admission.  For more information, log on to www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.

  • Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Container Gardening

    Visit the gardens of Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich, Massachusetts,  in the morning and experience one of the most enjoyable times of the day. The Horticulture staff invites members and friends to an informal gardening lecture. Bring questions and take part in the discussion. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled.  Meet at Ticket Office.  FREE with Museum Admission.  For more information and directions, log on to www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org

  • Tuesday, July 7, 9 – 12 – Flower Arranging From the Garden

    Explore making good choices for floral arrangements through flower selection, learn simple techniques for cutting and conditioning materials, and see the appropriate methods of handling specific kinds of plant materials.

    Award winning floral designer Robin Murphy, who presented to The Garden Club of the Back Bay during the “Art in the Garden” theme year, will lead you through this process and guide you in the creation of your own abundant “gardenesque” floral arrangements.

    Container and mechanics included. Participants should bring floral scissors, clippers, and a small bucket to class.  Members of Heritage Museums – $40; non-Members – $50 per person.  To register, log on to www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.

  • Thursday, July 9, 10 – 4 – Enchanted Garden Tour of New Seabury

    Join Heritage Museums discovering the enchanted private sanctuaries of New Seabury and Popponesset Island on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). All proceeds benefit the many wonderful programs and activities at Heritage Museums & Gardens. Make the day even more special with a luncheon at the New Seabury Club.  The extraordinary vistas from the main dining room are the perfect complement to your garden tour experience!

    The gardens are located throughout the New Seabury & Popponesset Island area and all can be reached by car. Parking is available near and around all the homes on the tour. Be prepared to walk from parking areas to each of the gardens.

    There will not be any shuttle services provided. This is a garden tour and walking is involved. Please be prepared with comfortable walking shoes—and dress for the weather !

    A Garden Boutique will be on display and for sale in the main lobby at New Seabury Country Club, featuring stunning floral jewelry and exclusive gifts for the garden and home, inspired by the horticultural collections of Heritage Museums & Gardens.

    Price for the Garden Tour only:$35 Members of HM&G, $40 Non-Members
    Price for Tours and Luncheon: $70 Members of HM&G, $75 Non-Members

    For additional information please call 508.888.3300, x-111, or email: ahoxie@heritagemuseums.org

  • Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Growing Hostas

    Visit the gardens of Heritage Museums & Gardens in the morning and experience one of the most enjoyable times of the day. The Horticulture staff invites members and friends to an informal gardening lecture. Bring questions and take part in the discussion.  In the event of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled.  Meet at Ticket Office. The Museum address is 67 Grove Street in Sandwich, Massachusetts.  FREE with Museum Admission.  For directions and information, log on to www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org, or call 508-888-330.