Join us at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill to celebrate the work of Marie Anthony, a Boston-based painter whose vivid artworks on display are inspired by botanical forms found at New England Botanic Garden. Dynamic oil paintings come to life with a blend of saturated and muted colors, intricate patterns, and distinct shapes. It’s a vibrant and uplifting exhibit that conveys the joys of the spring and summer growing seasons as well as the beauty and intricacy of nature. GREEN will be on view in the Milton Gallery through August 11, and whether you’re a lover of art, nature, or both, this exhibit is sure to inspire. For more information visit https://nebg.org/green/
The Arnold Arboretum is among five New England gardens hosting the 2024 annual conference of the American Public Gardens Association in Boston this summer. Public garden professionals from around the country and around the world will come together between June 24–27 to participate in the annual gathering, which is also hosted by Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Mount Auburn Cemetery, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, and The Trustees. Rooted in Resilience: A Sustainable Future for Gardens will be held at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza, a block away from Boston’s famous Public Garden. Hundreds of public horticulture professionals are expected to attend for a week of professional development sessions, networking events, garden tours, and more. The 2024 Presenting Partner is the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
The 2024 Conference theme highlights Boston’s historic resilience and the city’s story of overcoming adversity and adapting to change. From playing a crucial role in the American Revolution to surviving disasters, Boston has always persevered and emerged stronger. Today, Boston demonstrates its adaptability through various sustainable initiatives, including ambitious urban forestry goals and a plan to become carbon-neutral by 2050. In Boston, resilience and social justice are intertwined, driving the city’s commitment to building a sustainable and equitable society.
The conference theme showcases the parallel between Boston’s remarkable resilience and the concept of sustainability within the realm of gardens. Public gardens play a vital role in promoting sustainable practices and empowering the next generation of environmental stewards. Through a range of green initiatives, including sustainable horticultural practices, educational programs, and community engagement, public gardens are building stronger communities, promoting access to green spaces, and connecting people with nature.
Participants will enjoy over 80 professional development sessions and workshops in five Specialty Tracks—Education and Science, Garden Management, Horticulture, Plant Collections and Conservation, and Public Engagement—in addition to tours of local public gardens, professional workshops, and special events at the host gardens.
Registration is now. Non-member registration is available for $100 more than the member rate. Two- and One-Day registration options are available.Visit the APGA website for more information.
Learn about the restoration of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill’s heirloom apple orchard. This free webinar on June 15 at noon is sponsored by the Ecological Landscape Alliance. Register at https://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/restoring-the-heirloom-apple-orchard-at-tower-hill/ Mark Richardson is Director of Horticulture for The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, MA, where he oversees the horticulture and horticulture outreach staff and serves as chair of the garden’s sustainability committee. Prior to joining the staff at Tower Hill, Mark served as Botanic Garden Director for Native Plant Trust, where he oversaw Garden in the Woods and Nasami Farm native plant nursery. He has a passion for ecological horticulture and native plants and is co-author of Native Plants for New England Gardens(Globe Pequot, 2018).
You probably know this by now, but Tower Hill Botanic Garden is now New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. The press release says :
“Our new name is not about redefining who we are as a horticultural society and a Garden but embracing who we have become and opening up the possibilities to be more. Our members, visitors, and supporters have long cherished us as a beautiful place, a horticultural resource, and a place for recreation and rejuvenation. Now it is time to extend those opportunities to the whole region. In honor of our history and the fact that our Garden opened in 1986 on Tower Hill Farm in Boylston, we have kept “Tower Hill” as part of the name. As New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, we want to keep delivering our mission: to create experiences with plants that inspire people and improve the world.” The new logo, an apple blossom in an arch, represents the historic apple orchard, a signature plant collection at the Garden. And the arch in the logo celebrates the beautiful arches that you can find around our Garden throughout its architectural features.
