Don’t delay sending in your order for a beautifully crafted holiday wreath from The Garden Club of the Back Bay. Supplies are limited, especially for fully decorated wreaths, and proceeds from this all-volunteer endeavor go directly into neighborhood beautification and tree care. Place your order at https://bostonflora.com/store
Just two days left to place your order for a fully decorated holiday wreath, custom made by members of The Garden Club of the Back Bay, and delivered to your door during the first full week of December, depending on your location, or available for pick up at The First Lutheran Church of Boston, 299 Berkeley Street. Don’t miss your opportunity to support an active not for profit organization dedicated to the beautification of the Back Bay, tree care throughout the City of Boston, and environmental causes throughout the region. Order at https://bostonflora.com/store/
No, The Garden Club of the Back Bay isn’t holding a Black Friday sale. There is no place to line up or “score” a magnificent discount on wreaths. However, now that Thanksgiving is behind you, turn your attention to your holiday decor and order your wreath or wreaths today from https://bostonflora.com/shop/ Remember, all proceeds funnel directly to neighborhood beautification, and the November 30 order deadline for fully decorated wreaths is approaching.
We never miss a chance to publicize The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s ongoing fund raising project, the sale of Holiday Wreaths to friends and neighbors in the Greater Boston area. One excellent attribute of the Club is the effort put into recycling. The wreath below, which hung in a commercial space in 2017, is a bit different than the Club’s trademark all natural look, but was constructed with decorations recycled from decorations from past years. Some fruits had been discarded, some were scavenged from past projects, some were deconstructed from bargain bin decorations at shops which couldn’t find a buyer for them, but put together in a new and exciting way, with a vibrant bow to tie it all together. Members bring in clippings, old boxes of decorations, dropped cones from the forest floor – nothing is wasted. Buyers are encouraged to save the non perishable items at the end of the season and either use them in their own projects, or even return them to a Garden Club member for re-use the following year. Our planet is a fragile thing. Let’s not contribute to the landfill. Greenery can be composted, plastics cannot (which is why, for the most part, plastic accessories are eschewed.) Order your wreaths now at https://bostonflora.com/shop/
In 2023, long time Garden Club of the Back Bay member Laurie Carter Noble passed away. Laurie will be remembered for many things, but she was especially noted for her beautifully designed and heavily decorated holiday wreaths created for the Club during its annual wreath week sale. The example below is an unexpectedly restrained design from 2014. A remembrance of Laurie may be found at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chatham-ma/hannelore-noble-11367075 Laurie always said the Season didn’t begin until she spent four days immersed in greens, cones, and ribbon in the basement of The First Lutheran Church of Boston. To order a 2023 wreath, visit https://bostonflora.com/store
Now is the time to place your order for a 2023 custom holiday wreath from The Garden Club of the Back Bay. One good reason among many – you are assured of a beautiful wreath at 2022 prices. As anyone in Massachusetts can attest, the summer of 2023 brought massive smoke and haze from the blazing fires in Canada, which burned among other things – trees. Trees used for wreaths, for garlands, for Christmas trees. Prices of raw materials will of necessity rise due to limited availability – a classic “supply chain” issue we’ve learned to deal with over the past three years. The Garden Club discussed the potential cost rises, as yet undetermined by suppliers, and made the decision to hold the line on prices charged. Past customers exhibited such patience waiting for a return to full capacity that they deserve a break. New customers will benefit from the decision as well. So visit https://bostonflora.com/store and place your order.
There is still time to get your order in for a festive holiday wreath. Just click on https://bostonflora.com/shop/ Unlike past seasons, we have not bombarded you with sales pitches since our supplies are limited this year. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are ready to focus one final time on checking this seasonal staple off your “to do” list. Remember, we deliver in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the South End, and pick up is simple at The First Lutheran Church of Boston, 299 Berkeley Street. If you need more information, email info@bostonflora.com, or call 617-872-2697.
The Garden Club of the Back Bay will once again be selling gorgeous holiday wreaths, both decorated and undecorated, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. We will be back creating at The First Lutheran Church, Boston, from December 5 – 8, and deliveries and pick up will begin in the afternoon of Tuesday, December 6 through Thursday, December 8. Responding to the new realities of social distancing, however, there are a few changes from the past.
If you have questions about your past orders, please email info@bostonflora.com
For other inquiries, you may call our new phone number, 617-872-2697, but email is always preferred.
We know many of you found other sources for holiday decorations during the pandemic, but remember how beautiful our wreaths are, and the joy of having them delivered to your door.
Wright-Locke Farm offers a fun opportunity to create your own decorative wreath from natural, compostable materials. We will use twine, vines, ribbons, paper, sticks, dried flowers, ribbons and berries. Wreaths are completely compostable if you remove the ribbon.
As long as it is safe to do so, this workshop will be in-person, at the farm in Winchester. All necessary supplies will be provided and participants will go home with their own creations.
Cost: $45 – Register HERE. Nostalgic moment – below is a Garden Club of the Back Bay wreath from 2016.
We are sad to announce that The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s 2021 Holiday Wreath Project must be suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions and concerns. We are disappointed the neighborhood will be a little less festive in December without our beautiful wreaths. This decision was not made lightly – there were many factors and options considered, but ultimately we chose to take the most prudent approach for everyone’s safety.
For those who may be holding gift certificates, please email info@bostonflora.com. We will be in touch with you to discuss alternate redemption options.
Please stay safe and we wish you all the best this season.
