Boston Flora

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  • Saturday, May 21, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 20th Annual Long Hill Plant Sale

    The much-awaited Annual Long Hill Plant Sale, to be held Saturday, May 21 from 10 – 2 at The Trustees of Reservation’s Long Hill property in Beverly, Massachusetts,  offers a great selection of unusual plants and old favorites including Tulip tree, Japanese Snowbell (below), Dove Tree, Japanese Maple, and more! Sale includes a silent auction, hundreds of perennials including many native, and a connoisseur’s corner. Enjoy a stroll through the Sedgwick Gardens which will be in peak bloom. Horticultural experts will be on hand to answer gardening questions. Rain or shine. For directions, log on to www.thetrustees.org/longhill, or call 978-921-1944.

  • Saturday, September 19, 6 – 9 pm – John Trexler Tribute Dinner

    Don’t miss this delightful evening of cocktails and dinner at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive in Boylston, Massachusetts – with open bar, savory hors d’oeuvres, inventive international menu, enjoyable music, and a light-hearted tribute to John W. Trexler, celebrating his twenty five years as Executive Director of Tower Hill Botanic Garden.  In John’s honor, this elegant dinner tribute marks the establishment of a fund endowiing the Executive Director’s Chair at Tower Hill.  Income from this event will support the new fund.  Tickets are $250 per person, and one may also become a Sweetgum Sponsor for $1,000 (includes two dinner tickets), a Tulip Tree Sponsor for $5,000 (includes 4 dinner tickets) or a Silverbell Sponsor for $10,000 (includes a dinner table for 8).  If you are unable to attend, please consider honoring John Trexler with a generous donation to the Executive Director’s Endowment Fund.  Please make checks payable to Tower Hill Botanic Garden or pay securely online at www.towerhillbg.org with your credit card.  Questions may be directed to the Tower Hill Development Office at 508-869-6111, x 114.