Using flower and foliage that you might find in your own yard and garden, learn the basic techniques of floral design in this Massachusetts Horticultural Society holiday workshop led by Barbara Rietscha, owner of Field & Vase. The class will take place Wednesday, February 12 from 7 – 8:30 at The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street in Wellesley, and flowers and supplies will be provided. Mass Hort Members $50. General Admission $70. Register here.
Give a BEE-autiful gift to that special someone in your life this Valentine’s Day by sponsoring bulbs or pollinator plants in his or her honor. Your gift will improve the biological diversity and beauty of the natural environment on the Charles River Esplanade through supporting its horticulture efforts. Your recipient will receive a custom e-card acknowledging your gift.
For years to come, when you walk the park and see flowers, you’ll know your gift helped support imperiled bee communities. Bulbs – Each year, thousands of flowers mark the arrival of spring. Give the gift of renewal and honor someone special by having bulbs planted at the park. Pollinator Plants – Pollinators such as bees and butterflies are declining around the world due to loss of habitat. Your donation will help create a lush and diverse habitat for our imperiled pollinators while beautifying the park for you and your loved ones for years to come. To purchase your Valentine gift, which range from $50 – $500, visit www.esplanadeassociation.org.
Looking for a special gift for that special someone this Valentine’s Day? Say “Bee Mine?” by sponsoring pollinator-friendly plants on the Esplanade.
Populations of native bees, and other pollinators like butterflies, moths, and humming birds are declining around the world due to loss of habitat. Your gift will help the Esplanade Association plant species that provide essential habitats for these pollinators. For your donation, you or the person(s) you are honoring will receive a beautiful e-card from the Esplanade Association on February 14 describing your gift. Say “Bee Mine?” today! $100 will buy a Button Bush (photo below from http://snaplant.com), Aronia arbutifolia, or Elderberry. $50 will purchase New England Aster, Bergamot, Goldenrod, Autumn Brilliance, Blacked-Eyed Susan, Coneflower Or give the Gift of Multiple Plants! Donate at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E11852&id=58
Thinking about sending roses to your sweetheart this year?
Sponsor the planting of a rose in the Kelleher Rose Garden in honor of your Valentine for a gift that will last. With your $75 donation, choose from a selection of roses (Peace and Love shown below) that will be planted in the spring and a card will be mailed with a personalized message to your someone special. This gift not only symbolizes love and beauty, but also the value you place on the maintenance and improvement of the Emerald Necklace.
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy thanks you for your support! Please Note: Locations for plantings are pre-deternined by the Kelleher Rose Garden plan.
Be sure to place your order by February 7th to have a Valentine’s Day card sent to notify your sweetheart of your thoughtful gift. To order, visit https://25749.thankyou4caring.org/lovethatlasts.
Because terrariums don’t have as many rules as you think they do. Because Valentine’s Day is kind of dumb. This niche urban garden supply class is intended for people who have an basic knowledge of building a terrarium (or not) and want to put together a something with a little more personality. Class includes everything. Even glitter. Couples, singles, everyone is welcome. The Friday, February 14 class time has been bumped up to 6 – 8 pm to accommodate romantic dinners, but if you need to arrive later, just let us know. $75 registration fee. Visit www.nicheboston.com or call 857-753-4294. Picture from www.oddyssea.com.
Honor your loved ones with a unique and lasting Valentine’s Day gift. On Valentine’s Day, your special someone will receive a customized E-card from the Emerald Necklace Conservancy to announce your gift in their honor ( If you would like a card mailed to your honoree, please order by February 7th, 2013.) It will include the name of the rose that you selected so that you and your Valentine can visit your sponsored rose in the Rose Garden for years to come! In addition, all sponsors and their honorees will receive an invitation to an exclusive summertime reception for the Rose Garden. Sponsorships are $75 and will support the ongoing care and replacement of the roses. If you do not specify a rose, we’ll choose one for you. Questions? Call 617-522-2700. Below, from left to right, are Cherish, Crimson Glory, Love Potion, and Walking on Sunshine, $75 each or all four for $250.
