The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s program theme this year, “Water, Water Everywhere, and Not a Drop to Drink,” could have inspired author Eamon McCarty Earls and his presentation at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, Massachusetts on Saturday, January 8, from 1 pm – 2 pm. He will discuss his new book on the history of Wachusett Reservoir – Wachusett: How Boston’s 19th Century Quest for Water Changed Four Towns and a Way of Life. Mr. Earls became interested in the Wachusett Reservoir after a visit a few years ago and began his research when he learned there wasn’t really too much else published about it. He mined information in local historical societies and libraries, and the result is this interesting and very readable book. Please join the Tower Hill staff as he discusses his work and shares some of the maps and images in the Tower Hill Library (which overlooks Wachusett Reservoir, as it happens.) Copies of the book will be available for purchase. The program is free with admission, and there is a snow date of January 22. For directions and more information, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.
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Thursday, August 20, 5:30 pm – From Farm to Table: An Inspired Dinner at Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Under the setting sun over Wachusett Reservoir, the culinary team of Pepper’s will offer an inspired evening featuring an enticing menu created in the tradition of the Slow Food Movement, with the best local raised or produced ingredients from area farms. Proceeds from the evening support Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Crystal Brook Farm from Sterling provides fresh goat cheese for the dessert. The chefs also collaborate with Keown Farm of Sutton, Massachusetts and with John Lee from Allandale Farm in Brookline, Massachusetts, creating foods made from the best that nature has to offer. John Trexler, Executive Director, will offer a spirited tour of Tower Hill Botanic Garden and dinner will follow. The date is Thursday, August 20, beginning at 5:30 pm. Members of Tower Hill – $100, $125 non-members. Register on line at www.towerhillbg.org. You may also call 508-869-6111, ext. 124 to register by phone, or email registrar@towerhillbg.org.
The Menu
Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon & Cucumber Stacked Salad
Roasted Assorted Variety of Baby Fingerling Potatoes
Pan-Seared Local Striped Bass with Lobster Sauce and Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Braised Short Ribs of Local Beef with Organic Mixed Mushrooms
Selection of Artisan Breads
Goat Cheese Cheesecake with lemongrass-scented stone fruits