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  • Tuesday, July 25, 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm – Bressingham Garden Symposium 2017

    Join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society on July 25 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this beautiful garden at Elm Bank! They have arranged a day led by the experts, presenting on how you can create a unique four-season landscape that is truly inspirational. Garden designer and creator, Adrian Bloom, plantsman of the Bressingham and Foggy Bottom Gardens in England, will talk about the garden’s design intent and year-long appeal. The symposium will also feature Michael Dirr, America’s top expert on woody plants; Kerry Ann Mendez, garden design, speaker and author; and Mal Condon, hydrangea expert.

    And, you’ll want to stay for the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Bressingham Garden at Elm Bank- wine and hors d’ oeuvres in the garden.

    Plant Sale: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Suzanne Thatcher, Russell’s Garden Center, offers you an opportunity to take home the plants that inspire you. A portion of the day’s proceeds will go to support Mass Hort and future projects in the Bressingham Garden.

    Day Symposium: 12 – 5 p.m. $99 per person (includes box lunch)

    Add Reception: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $20 per person ($25 per person if not attending symposium)

    Full Symposium and Reception: $119

    Additional information, please call: 617-933-4973

    Proceeds raised from this event will support the Bressingham Garden and future projects. To register online visit www.masshort.org.

  • Saturday, March 8, 6:00 pm – Bird Lover’s Event

    On Saturday at 6:00 p.m.at Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland, there will be a free Powerpoint presentation by renowned avian photographer Geoff Dennis, whose work appears in many bird publications. He’ll show his fabulous photos taken from his own yard and share his techniques for photographing birds. Geoff will talk about why his yard is bird-friendly and suggest ways for you to achieve the same effect at your home.

    Russell’s is also pleased that Harlan Hyde from Aspen Song Wild Bird Food, who is an expert on wild bird feeding, will be there. After the presentation, both Harlan and Geoff will be available to answer your backyard birding questions.

    There is a Photo Contest associated with this event, with a submission deadline of March 3. Guidelines:

    Must be an original photo of wild bird(s) taken by the entrant and entrant must own all rights and title to the photograph.
    Please include details of when and where the photo was taken.
    Photo submissions may be dropped off at Russell’s, mailed to Russell’s or emailed to Marie Winter at mariew@russellsgardencenter.com by March 3, 2014. Be sure to include your name, address and contact info.

    By submitting your photo to this contest, you agree that Russell’s Garden Center may display a copy of your photo in the store through March 22, 2014.  Geoff Dennis from Geoff Dennis Photos in Little Compton, RI will judge all photos to determine the winner.  Winner will be notified by March 15, 2014.

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  • Saturday, April 6, 3:30 pm – A Celebration of David Austin Roses and Afternoon Tea

    Are you a rose enthusiast? A newcomer to the world of roses? Or perhaps you’re a fan of Downton Abbey and all things British? Come to Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Wayland, on Saturday April 6th to join in a celebration of these finest of British institutions: English Roses and Afternoon Tea.

     
    At 3:30 (before the rose presentation) enjoy a Tea hosted and poured by Gay Hughes from GayGrace Teas. Gay is passionate about tea and has created the Traveling Tea Shoppe. She offers over 30 premium quality loose teas from around the world. Delight in the discovery of new and well -established premium teas along with advice on brewing the perfect “cuppa”.  Sit back, sip your tea and envision yourself in an English garden! Whether you identify more strongly with the aristocracy or the serving staff is up to you.
    The fee is $6.00 per person. Seating is limited and pre-registration is strongly recommended.

    While there is a fee for the Tea, the English rose portion of this event is free and open to all.  At 4:30 pm,  representatives of David Austin English Roses will give a special informative presentation. David Austin’s English roses have been bred to combine the fragrance, form and character reminiscent of the traditional English cottage garden. David Austin, himself, has spent some 60 years developing roses which incorporate the form, beauty and fragrance of Old roses, while being sustainable and flowering repeatedly throughout the summer.  Learn about the David Austin breeding program and the beautiful roses it has produced; discover their uses and swoon over the images of the many varieties which will be available at Russell’s this spring. Just imagine how they will look in your own garden as you admire them while sipping tea.
    Reservations may be made by email or telephone to: 508-358-2283 ext. 451 OR suzys@russellsgardencenter.com.

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  • Saturday, January 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day

    The fourth season of the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market has begun! The Market runs weekly on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM through March 9 at Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Wayland. Over 40 food vendors attend weekly, bringing fresh vegetables, cheese, meat, maple products, honey, eggs, fish, jam, pickles, pasta and other specialty foods. Come enjoy truly gourmet breakfast and lunch, while sitting in a lush, warm greenhouse.

    On Saturday January 26, we will have our 3rd Annual Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day from 10 AM to 2 PM. Legislation passed in August 2010 allows both tasting and sales (by the bottle) of wine produced from farm wineries within our state at farmers’ markets and other agricultural events. We are delighted to have nine Massachusetts farm wineries celebrate this event with us:

    Alfalfa Farm Winery (Topsfield)

    Coastal Vineyards (S.Dartmouth)

    Green River Ambrosia Meadery (Greenfield)

    Mill River Winery (Rowley)

    Obadiah McIntyre Farm Winery (Charlton)

    Running Brook Vineyards & Winery (N.Dartmouth)

    Still River Winery (Harvard)

    Turtle Creek Winery (Lincoln)

    Westport Rivers Winery (Westport)

    If you have questions please contact Peg Mallett: mallettpeg@gmail.com or call (508)358-2283 ext.336.

  • Saturdays, January 19 and February 16, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Farm Fiber Days

    Saturdays, January 19 and February 16, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Farm Fiber Days

    The Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market will have Farm Fiber Days on January 19 & February 16. We will be joined by talented local farmers, who produce yarn, top, roving and finished fiber products from their own animals. Additional vendors include dyers and a LYS bringing locally made artisan buttons. Another 35 food vendors will be on hand, so you will want to bring your appetite. Natsumi Asanuma from Knit for Boston, will be on hand to tell you about projects they are supporting, and collecting knitted items for charity. The vendor group will not be identical both weeks (see schedule below).

    The location of the Market is Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road (Rt. 20), Wayland, MA. Market hours are 10 AM to 2 PM. Phone: 508-358-2283 ext. 336. Email:mallettpeg@gmail.com.

    A Hundred Ravens – Feb 16

    Artistic Triumphs – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Baaaystate Blanket – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Dorchester Farms – Feb 16

    Evergreen Farm – Jan 19

    Foxhill Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Good Karma Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Greenwood Hill Farm – Jan 19

    In Stitches/Threaded Needle – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Iron Horse Farm – Jan 19
& Feb 16

    Keldaby Farm/Moonshine Design – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    North Brook Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Rag Hill Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    River Valley Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Subito Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Windy Hamlet Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Windy Hill Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Winterberry Farm – Jan 19 & Feb 16

    Rag Hill Farm tourquoise

  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays, November 27 – 28, and December 4 – 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Holiday Wreath Decorating Workshops

    Tuesdays & Wednesdays, November 27 – 28, and December 4 – 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Holiday Wreath Decorating Workshops

    Join Russell’s Garden Center’s custom wreath designers and have fun creating your own holiday wreath. Buy a fresh or artificial wreath and decorations of your choice here at Russell’s, and the Wreath Design staff will share their knowledge and techniques to help you put together your own one-of-a-kind door decoration. Expert advice, workspace, coffee, and snacks provided, free! Russell’s is located at 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland, and you may find directions on their website, www.russellsgardencenter.com.  Naturally, we still recommend you purchase your wreath from The Garden Club of the Back Bay (one of our fully decorated wreaths is pictured below), but if that isn’t possible, Russell’s can be a good alternative, especially if you miss our November 29 deadline for ordering fully decorated wreaths.  See https://bostonflora.com/products-page/ to order.

     

  • Saturday, September 22, 10:00 am – Fall & Winter Pond Talk

    Kevin Dunn, fish & pond expert, will be at Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland, on Saturday, September 22 at 10 a.m. to speak to all interested in water gardens. In the fall, there are special considerations to take to prepare ponds for the winter season in New England. Kevin will be happy to share his knowledge about fish and plant dormancy and answer your questions! Free. For directions, call 508-358-2283, or visit www.russellsgardencenter.com.

  • Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Ripples: A Self-Guided Pond Tour for Healing

    The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, a healing environment for those experiencing cancer, invites you to Ripples: A Self-Guided Pond Tour for Healing, on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 – 22, from 10 – 4.  There will be two distinctive tours featuring breathtaking waterscapes throughout Central and Southern Middlesex County.  The cost is $25 per tour book – one tour book for each tour admits one.  All proceeds directly benefit the amazing work of the Garden.  Tour Map Books will be available beginning July 1 at The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road in Harvard, Massachusetts, and at Russells Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road in Wayland.

  • Wednesday, July 4 – Monday, July 9 – Thirtieth Perennial Plant Symposium

    The yearly Perennial Plant Symposium is the only annual symposium devoted entirely to perennials. It is also the oldest with the first symposium presented in 1983. The location changes each year. Enjoy learning about and observing perennials, gardens, and production facilities all across the USA and Canada. This summer the annual meeting of the Perennial Plant Association takes place in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference includes optional tours before and after the symposium, trips to public and private gardens, a trade show, and retail, grower, or designer’s talks and tours. Selected highlights include:

    July 4th: Optional walking horticultural tour of Boston, historical tour by bus of Boston, Lexington and Concord,  and fireworks cruise

    July 5th: Public Day Seminar Speakers

    Julie Merservy:  Home Outside – Creating the Landscape You Love

    Debra Knape: Good Enough To Eat – Designing Edible Landscapes

    David Culp:  Best of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

    Adrian Bloom:   Bloom’s Best Perennials and Grasses

    Roger Swain: Ace of Shovels: Finding the Perfect Garden Tool

    Laura Deeter: Bringing Your Perennials Up Right

    July 6th: Eleven fascinating presentations featuring growers, landscape designers, and retailers, plus Keynote by Julie Merservy:  Hearing the Stream With Open Eyes – The Evolution of a Designer

    July 7th: Morning Bench to Border Tours of Cavicchio Greenhouses, Stonegate Gardens, Russell’s Garden Center, Garden in the Woods, Weston Nursery, and Tower Hill Botanic Garden.

    Afternoon Divine by Design Garden Tours of four private gardens, Elm Bank (Massachusetts Horticultural Society), Weston Nursery, and Tower Hill Botanic Garden.

    July 8th – Trade Show and Sixteen Lectures on topics ranging from Biological Controls to New and Upcoming Coreopsis Cultivars to Container Gardening.

    July 9 – Optional Tour to garden centers and Newport gardens

    July 10 – Option Tour:  Journey to the Edge!  The Maine Event.  Visit five wholesale and retail growers in New Hampshire and Maine, and experience a lobster bake at the Coastal Maine Botanic Garden.

     

    Lectures, reception and the trade show will take place at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street. The room rate is: $129 for Single or $129 for Double.  Non Perennial Plant Association members are invited to register for the entire conference at non-member rates, or just for the public day on July 5th.  Registration information will be available at www.perennialplant.org.  This is a fabulous opportunity for our Boston area gardening community to participate in one of the nation’s premier horticultural events.

     

  • Saturday, March 31, 11:00 am – Elegant Edibles for the Home Garden

    Moderator Dawn Davies, staff horticulturist at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, will present a slide show of 50 plant varieties focusing on vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers selected for their productivity, time tested reliability, and, of course, their visual appeal, on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 11 am at Russell’s Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road in Sudbury.  She will show how combinations of these stunning edibles can be utilized to make your own garden a little more elegant and edible.  Free.  For directions, visit www.russellsgardencenter.com. Garden below designed by Bunny Guinness, photo from www.aerialediblegardening.wordpress.com.