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Tag: Landscape Design Council

  • Thursday, October 27 – Saturday, October 29 – Landscape Design Study Program

    The Massachusetts Landscape Design Study Program, Course II, Series 14, is a four-course series accredited by National Garden Clubs, Inc. and sponsored by the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.  The program provides continuing education in landscape design, and the courses and examinations are open to all. The written examinations are based on both the required reading and the lecturers’ presentations.  After successfully completing two courses, a student is eligible for Provisional Consultant status and may join a Landscape Design Council.  The program will be held at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts.  For complete information and registration details, contact Jane E. O’Sullivan, 781-659-4423, or jeosullivan@comcast.net.

  • Wednesday, March 31, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Tough Plants for Tough Places: Beautifying Your Community

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts presents its 9th Annual Civic Development Workshop on Wednesday, March 31, from 9 am – 12:30 pm at The Espousal Center, 554 Lexington Street, Waltham, Massachusetts.  Adriana O’Sullivan will speak on Tough Plants for Tough Places: Beautifying Your Community.  Ms. O’Sullivan is a graduate of The Landscape Institute at Harvard University, and former Chairperson of the Gardening Study School, Gardening Consultants Council, and the Landscape Design Council of Massachusetts.  She is the current Director of the South Shore District of GCFMA.  A group design exercise will follow the presentation.  Please bring colored pencils or markets.  Refreshments will be served.  Space is limited, so register early.  Send your check for $11, payable to GCFMA Inc., to Joan Butler, Chairman, Civic Development GCFMA, 76 Bayberry Lane, Holliston, MA 01746.  Include your telephone number, email address, and Garden Club affiliation along with your name and address.

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