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  • Sunday, February 11, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Pot-et-Fleur

    Plant a lovely winter garden at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Sunday, February 11 from 1 – 3 with Betsy Williams. Garden indoors while you are waiting for the garden to return outdoors. A Pot-et-Fleur combines potted plants with fresh flowers in a decorative container. Flowering and tropical plants accented with lacy ferns, trailing ivies and fresh cut flowers become an enchanting table garden. With proper care, the plants will last for many months and the fresh flowers may be replaced when desired. Please bring floral scissors and an apron to class. Plants, flowers, container and mechanics will be supplied by the instructor. $80 for THBG members, $95 for nonmembers. Register online at https://towerhillbg.thankyou4caring.org/pages/event-registration-form—pot-et-fleur-2018

    Betsy Williams teaches, lectures and writes about living with herbs and flowers. A gardener and herb grower since 1972, Betsy trained as a florist in Boston and England. She combines her floral and gardening skills with an extensive knowledge of history, plant lore and seasonal celebrations. Betsy is the author of several books on the uses and stories of herbs and flowers. She has appeared on the Discovery Channel and greater Boston cable stations as well as local and national radio talk shows. Betsy lectures and teaches locally and nationally.

  • Saturday, January 23, 10:30 am – 12:30 am – Pot Et Fleur

    Plant a lovely winter garden to grow indoors while you are waiting for the garden to grow outdoors! Combine potted plants with fresh cut flowers in a decorative container. With proper care, the plants will last for many months and the fresh flowers can be replaced when desired. Please bring floral scissors and an apron to this Tower Hill Botanic Garden class on Saturday, January 23 from 10:30 – 12:30. Plants, flowers, container and mechanics will be supplied by the instructor, Betsy Williams.

    To register for this event, please call Gayle Holland (508) 869-6111 x124 or email gholland@towerhillbg.org. Online registration is currently in the process of being revamped, but THBG member price is $75, nonmember price $90.  Photo from www.welwynflorist.co.uk.

  • Saturday, February 26, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon – Beyond the Traditional: Pot et Fleur Design

    Learn the elements of floral design in a fresh new way, with award winning designer Julie Lapham of Julie Lapham Designs at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts.  All experience levels are welcome, and all materials, including container, plant material, and mechanics, are provided.  On Saturday, February 26, from 9:30 – 12 noon, Julie will conduct a class in Pot et Fleur Design.  Create an arrangement which incorporates potted plants and cut plant material into a pleasing overall design. Arrangement below from welwynflorist.co.uk.  The fee is $60 for Tower Hill members, $65 for nonmembers, and you may register on line at www.towerhillbg.org.