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  • Wednesday, July 22, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon – Herb Salts and Sugars Webinar

    Spending more time cooking from home or enjoying your garden? Join beloved gardener, herb grower and cook, Betsy Williams and the Stevens-Coolidge Place to learn the secret to growing, using and preserving savory herbs to enhance your daily meals.

    During this new online offering, Betsy will explore the following topics in a 45-minute webinar presentation followed by a Q&A moderated by Trustees staff. On July 22 from 11 – noon, Betsy will discuss herb salts and sugars.

    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.

    We will be using Zoom for this online program. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Trustees members $4, nonmembers $8. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast/event-56059.html

  • Thursdays, beginning June 25, 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Afternoon Garden Live Stream

    Looking for a relaxing afternoon but can’t get to the Stevens-Coolidge Place gardens in person? Tune into Facebook Live every Thursday at 3pm to enjoy a live stream of our gardens. Each week we’ll setup a camera in new location to spot chirping birds, nibbling bunnies and of course flowers! 

    This program is free of charge, but if you are in a position to do so, donations can be submitted using the link below to support The Stevens-Coolidge Place. Thank you from The Trustees:
    thetrustees.org/joinus

  • Saturday, June 6, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Pickup, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Virtual Dinner

    The Boston Community Gardens team wants to bring the taste of spring to you in your homes! We have curated a vegetarian menu featuring some of the best early spring treats – tender greens, herbs, vegetables, and flowers.

    On Saturday, June 6th, you come pick up your bundle of ingredients, at the SW Corridor Community Garden in JP*. That evening, you will be invited to a live Zoom cooking class where we prepare the menu together.

    Menu:

    • Violet syrup soda (can be made into a cocktail)
    • Farrow salad with assorted garden fresh micro greens, spring roots, feta, and chive blossom vinaigrette
    • Spring vegetable frittata
    • Blossom shortbread and foraged floral tea

    Staples required: cooking oil, milk/yogurt (dairy or non dairy), salt & pepper

    (*if this pick up location is not workable for you, please let us know) This event was rescheduled for June 6 so please disregard any page when registering that says May 30. Trustees members $34, nonmembers $42. Contact 617-233-1743, or email arabiyah@thetrustees.org. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/metro-boston/event-55993.html

  • Wednesday, May 27, 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Basil & Herb Butter Online

    Spending more time cooking from home? Join beloved gardener, herb grower and cook, Betsy Williams and the Stevens-Coolidge Place to learn the secret to growing, using and preserving savory herbs to enhance your daily meals.

    During this new online offering on May 27 from 10 – 11, Betsy will explore the following topics in a brief 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A moderated by Trustees staff.

    The Trustees will be using Zoom for this online program. A $5 donation is requested, but all interested parties are welcome regardless of donation ability. Sign up at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast/event-55714.html. Full length, hands-on workshops with Betsy will resume when safe to do so.

  • Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Intro to Container Gardening Online

    There’s no better time to learn how to grow your own food at home.
    Container gardening is a great way to grow food if you have limited space, or aren’t sure about the quality of your backyard soil. In this virtual free workshop, The Trustees will go over the basics of container gardening, offering some ideas of recycled materials that can be used as containers, and the basics of building your own raised bed. We will also review some of the best crops to plant in containers to maximize your harvest.

    There will be a live demonstration and time at the end to ask questions.

    All are welcome to join via Zoom:
    https://thetrustees.zoom.us/j/93514443534?pwd=UTd3THpNazNUa3RwcWU0SisxOG1Edz09

    If you can’t make it, the workshop will be recorded and posted on the Trustees’ Facebook page.

  • Thursdays through Sundays, April 23 – May 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Naumkeag Daffodil and Tulip Festival – PLEASE CHECK FOR CANCELLATION NOTIFICATION

    Come to Naumkeag in Stockbridge, Massachusetts for this returning springtime tradition!

    The world-renowned gardens at Naumkeag have been planted with over 80,000 daffodil, tulip and other spring bulbs, promising a riot of color. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring in the Berkshires with friends and family. Each weekend will offer a variety of pop-up activities on the grounds for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Admission to the festival includes self-guided access to the grounds and the first floor of the house.

    Food and refreshments will be for sale. Our annual Naumkeag plant sale will be happening throughout the Daffodil and Tulip festival.

    Open Thursday through Sunday, April 23rd through May 17th in all weather conditions. In the event of severe weather, any cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page: facebook.com/naumkeagofficial

    Member: $9
    Nonmember: $15
    Children 12 and under: FREE

  • Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Gardeners’ Gathering – CANCELED

    Celebrate the start of Boston’s gardening season on March 21 from 10 – 5 at Shillman Hall, Northeastern University, 115 Forsyth Street in Boston. The Gathering is a free day full of informative workshops, engaging exhibitors, networking, and inspiration. Two dozen workshops cover topics like starting a community garden, building healthy soil, gardens and climate change, fermenting veggies, and so much more. An exhibitors’ gallery full of local environmental and agricultural exhibitors provide opportunities to get engaged.

    Our special guest speaker Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, pastor at Dorchester’s New Roots African Methodist Episcopal Church, is an eloquent and passionate advocate and organizer for ecological and social justice, youth engagement, and Spirit-filled organizing. Rev. Mariama has received numerous awards including the Barr Fellowship, the Celtics Heroes Among Us, The Roxbury Founders Day Award and the Boston NAACP Image award. She serves on both local and national boards and committees like the New England Grassroots Environmental Fund, Union Capital Boston and Clean Water Action.

    For complete information on workshops and speakers, visit http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/metro-boston/event-50287.html

  • Sunday, March 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Seed Bombing – POSTPONED

    Get ready for spring with seed bombs at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich on March 22 from 1 – 3.

    Together we’ll learn about flowers and seeds, then create handmade seed bombs full of native wildflower seeds or herb seeds to take home. Give them as gifts or use them in your own yard to create springtime plant explosions! 

    All materials included. Children must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult per 2 children please). This activity is appropriate for all ages, but is recommended for ages 5-10.  Member child: $15, nonmember child $25, adults free with children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Register at www.thetrustees.org or call 978-356-4351 x 4052

  • Saturday, March 14, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Powisset Presents: Planning the Perfect Home Food Garden

    Interested in starting a home garden for veggies, herbs and all things edible? On March 14 from 2 – 4 in Dover, Powisset Presents welcomes Liz Green, Associate Director of the Trustees Agriculture Program, who will get you ready to grow the perfect home food garden. Learn what varieties work best, how and when to plant, talk spacing, fertility, weeding, watering, and more! You’ll also be able to custom-order transplants and seeds from our own certified organic farm and tour the Powisset greenhouse.  Trustees members $24, nonmembers $30.

    Pre-registration at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/metro-west/event-50639.html is required 2 days prior to this class lecture. If it is within 2 days and you wish to register, please email powissetfarm@thetrustees.org or call 508.785.0339 to find out if there is space remaining. 

  • Sunday, February 9, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Wine & Succulents in the Woods

    Beat the winter doldrums with a glass of wine and an indoor garden you’ll create to brighten your home. Join The Trustees on February 9 from 4:30 – 6 for an evening at Rocky Woods in Medfield to design your own magical indoor garden.  In our succulent workshop, you’ll learn how to create & decorate a precious greenspace for your home — dreams of spring are sure to follow. Pretty Planted will be guiding us in this adults only workshop. 21+ event

    This class will include a glass of wine, light snacks, indoor garden container, soil, rocks, succulent plants and garden accessories.  Trustees members $48, nonmembers $60. Register at www.thetrustees.org.