Tag: In the Garden

  • Thursday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 5 – In The Garden COGdesign Online Auction

    The Community Outreach Group for Landscape Design online auction “In the Garden” will take place March 30 – April 5, 2017.

    Offered will be design software, museum memberships, landscape services, books, garden items, and much more.

    For more information, go to the COGdesign website, http://COGdesign.org.

  • Tuesday, April 5 – Tuesday, April 12 – COG On Line Auction: In the Garden

    Looking for that special garden ornament? A specimen tree? Or maybe pruning from one of the area’s most reputable contractors? Then prepare to bid early and often at the annual on-line auction In the Garden at www.cogdesign.org, April 5 -12. All proceeds help bring gardens and parks to the greater Boston area.

    In the Garden offers specialty goods and services for the discerning gardener and homeowner and attracts great interest and spirited bidding. Auction items include garden ornaments and tools, specialty trees and shrubs, fine dining and wine, travel and tickets, and an array of one-of-a-kind items. Retail values for auction selections range from $25 to $500.

    COGdesign provides pro bono landscape design services wherever people need plants, gardens and parks, from homeless shelters and public schools to community gardens and neighborhood green spaces, throughout the greater Boston area. For more information, call 781-642-6662 or email to info@cogdesign.org .

  • In The Garden Online Auction

    COGdesign announces the In The Garden Online Auction to benefit community green spaces.  Bids will be accepted through Tuesday, April 13, at www.cogdesign.org. Items include a granite compass rose by sculptor Karin Stanley (pictured below), a weekend getaway on Martha’s Vineyard, organic compost from Coast of Maine, a 7’ tall hand-crafted iron tuteur in Mediterranean blue, and many other wonderful items for bidding! Hand tools, house improvement services, garden-inspired art, personal adornments (beads), wine & food, garden consultations, museum memberships, books, ONE-OF-A-KIND treasures, and, naturally, a Garden Club of the Back Bay holiday wreath.

    In The Garden Online Auction is brought to you by COGdesign – the Community Outreach Group for Landscape Design – landscape professionals dedicated to providing pro bono planning and design services to homeless shelters, public schools, community gardens, low income housing, and neighborhood parks. Wherever people need plants, gardens, and parks, you’ll find COGdesign volunteers lending a hand.

    Celebrate the start of spring by visiting IN THE GARDEN Online Auction to invigorate your hibernating soul and satisfy your craving for sunshine and warmth! Color, crafts, and creative inspirations will be yours for the highest bid.