Boston Flora

Tag: Saturday Morning

  • Wednesday, November 18, 12 noon – 1:30 pm – Asian Longhorned Beetle: Identification and Controls

    Unable to to come to the Commonwealth Avenue Mall on Saturday morning at 9 am, November 14 for the Asian Longhorned Beetle Battle?  If you are yet unsure what the dread Asian Longhorned Beetle looks like, you have a second chance. Come to Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road in Framingham, on Wednesday, November  18 at noon for a one and one half hour lesson and lecture.  Hear what is being done to control this damaging pest.  Bring a brown-bag lunch.  There is no cost, but pre-registration is necessary.  Call 508-877-7630, ext. 3303, or email registrar@newenglandwild.org.  For more information, log on to www.newenglandwild.org.

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  • Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18 – Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival

    The third annual Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival will be held from October 16 – 18, 2009 in Edgartown, Massachusetts. During this fall harvest celebration, leading Chefs will present to guests the best locally sourced fresh seafood, produce, and meats, while Vintners offer samplings of wines from around the world.

    The Festival is held in the charming, picturesque seaside village of Edgartown, Massachusetts. Renowned for its cottages set amidst historic homes of legendary New England whaling captains, guests stroll along brick sidewalks enjoying the galleries, boutiques, and wildflower gardens. Seminars are held Saturday morning and afternoon in select Edgartown venues and private clubs. The Friday night Opening Reception and Saturday afternoon Grand Tasting are held outdoors on the grounds of the Martha’s Vineyard Museum in a beautiful, elegant white tent lit by brass lamps in the late afternoon.

    For a complete calendar of events, and to purchase tickets for individual events, log on to www.mvfoodandwine.com.

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