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  • Thursday, December 11, 6:00 pm – Frozen Fire Festival

    The official kickoff to this year’s Frozen Fire Festival and the grand opening of a year-round Winter Garden takes place Thursday, December 11 at 6 pm.

    Celebrate the start of Boston’s winter season with The Anchor’s Annual Winter Garden Tree Lighting. Join neighbors as we light our breathtaking holiday display featuring a glowing grove of over 175 illuminated trees, transforming the waterfront into a sparkling winter wonderland.

    Enjoy a festive evening filled with:
    🎶 Live holiday performances
    🔥 “Make Your Own” S’mores and Hot Chocolate Bar
    🎨 Holiday crafts for all ages
    🎄 Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 PM featuring special guests
    ❄️ Full access to the Winter Garden and festival preview installations

    ✨ VIP Igloo Reservations will be available throughout the evening for those who want a cozy, elevated experience complete with private seating and full service. See ticket options at frozenfirefestival2025.eventbrite.com for more information.

  • Wednesday, February 26, 10:00 am – Tour of Prudential Center Winter Gardens

    Wednesday, February 26, 10:00 am – Tour of Prudential Center Winter Gardens

    Please join other members of The Garden Club of the Back Bay for a tour of the Prudential Center’s winter gardens, led by Winston Flowers Kelly Bonzani on Wednesday, February 26th, at 10 am.

    On July 1, 2019, Winston Flowers began maintaining and revitalizing the winter gardens. Come learn about the different areas that have been re-energized with new plantings, and the design, plant and sustainability choices behind each.  

    A new seasonal rotation will be going into the Prudential on February 17th, so if you have time to catch what is planted there now, please do so for a “before” perspective.

    The tour will last 30-45 minutes. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS due to the ambient noise of the Prudential Center. We regret this tour is open only to members – visit our membership page to learn how to become a member. The first 10 people to respond will be notified that your spot has been confirmed. If we have enough interest, we will inquire about scheduling a second tour.

    Please RSVP to Stephanie Fletcher at ss.fletcher@yahoo.com

  • Wednesday, October 31, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Winterizing the Garden

    Join Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s talented horticultural team on the last Wednesday of the month as they share their expertise through garden tours, demos, Q&A and more. On a walking tour of the garden on October 31 at 2 pm, learn the steps Tower Hill’s horticulture team takes to keep winter stress and damage to a minimum. Free with admission, but registration is requested at www.towerhillbg.org.

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  • Wednesdays, January 17 and January 24, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Designing the Winter Landscape

    Maria von Brincken will help you design an outdoor space that uses texture, color, and mass planting to create visual interest throughout the winter. Winter gardens also create a backdrop for seasonal flower gardens. Featuring Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Bressingham Garden, her design work, and others, Maria will introduce you to lay-out and plant lists that will inspire your garden planning during these cold months. Weather permitting, dress for a tutorial walk in our winter gardens. There will be class time for you to experiment with winter planting combinations and layout that could work in your own gardens. The Mass Hort event will take place on two Wednesdays, January 17 and 24, from 10 – 2.

    Maria von Brincken, principle of Maria von Brincken Landscape Garden Design, is an award-winning certified designer (APLD and LI) celebrating her 21st year in professional practice. Maria specializes in custom beautiful spaces and colorful flower gardens using native and ornamental plants.

    Trained as a fine artist, color theorist, and organic gardener Maria brings years of critical design thinking to her landscape solutions. Her design has been featured in Fine Gardening Magazine, Landscape Ideas You Can Use and others.

    Her lectures and workshops have been featured at Mass Hort, Boston The Flower Show, Radcliffe Seminars and the LI, Conn. Master Gardener’s Conference, Perennial Plant Conference, ELA- just to name a few. Her lectures, classes, and workshops teach successful ways of thinking and techniques.

    Learn more about Maria and her work at www.mariavonbrincken.com. Must Pre-register at www.masshort.org. Mass Hort Members: $135; Non-Members: $175

  • Saturday, December 2, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Seasonal Inspiration for the Winter Garden

    Sometimes the best way to think about your own garden is to visit someone else’s for inspiration. On Saturday, December 2, beginning at 1 pm, join the Ecological Landscape Alliance and enjoy a walk around Garden in the Woods with Botanic Garden Director Mark Richardson to learn about some of his favorite plants for the winter garden. Mark Richardson oversees the New England Wildflower Society’s botanic garden, Garden in the Woods, and its native plant nursery operation, Nasami Farm in Whately, Massachusetts. He studied ornamental horticulture at University of Rhode Island and helped run a mid-sized ornamental plant nursery before finding his true passion in public horticulture. He led undergraduate programs at Longwood Gardens, overhauled the curriculum of the Professional Gardener Program, and oversaw adult education at Brookside Gardens. In 2013, Mr. Richardson assisted with the development of the first comprehensive master plan for Garden in the Woods. He holds a MS from the University of Delaware’s Longwood Graduate Program. The program is $18 for ELA members, $21 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.ecolandscaping.org/event/seasonal-inspiration-winter-garden/

  • Tuesday, September 23, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Garden Talk: Thinking Ahead for Winter and Spring

    What can you do with your garden in the fall? With a plan, you can give your garden winter appeal. This Brookline Adult & Community Education class will give you the confidence to try your hand at planting the way you want. Instructor Myrna Balk will discuss topics such as how to develop winter interest, how to attract birds, what plants thrive in winter weather, and when to leave leaves and when to rake. She’ll provide tips on light pruning, mulching, and re-organizing. You will receive advice on planting and sources of material, along with design ideas that suit your budget and personal aesthetic. You’ll also talk about color in the spring, and what bulbs you can plant now that will magically appear as the snow melts. The class will be held at Brookline High School, and the fee is $34. To register online visit https://aded.brooklinema.gov/detail.php?id=546456. Image from www.perennials.com.

  • Saturday, February 1, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – The Garden in Winter

    The garden can be a magical place in winter. Stripped of summer foliage and flowers, the success of a winter garden lies in its structure, basic design and choice of plant material. This Tower Hill Botanic Garden lecture on Saturday, February 1 from 1 – 2:30 provides inspiration and tips on designing your garden for winter interest, choosing the best trees, shrubs and perennials, and grouping them to create arresting vignettes. Following the lecture, join the presenters Jana Milbocker and Joan Butler of Enchanted Gardens for a walk at Tower Hill to view some of the plants and plant combinations mentioned in the lecture. $15 for THBG members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org, or click  here.  Image from www.parkcitynursery.com.

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  • Saturday, March 3 – Sunday, March 4, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Camellia Show

    The Massachusetts Camellia Society, one of the oldest societies in the USA, will present its 183rd Annual Camellia Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4, from 9 – 5. See hundreds of gorgeous flowers at the peak of their display, both on the Camellia trees themselves as part of Tower Hill’s own collection in the Limonaia, and also in bowls of floating blossoms from private collections. This is a perfect way to spend a winter day, amidst the subtropical greenery of Tower Hill’s indoor spaces, with the backdrop of the dramatic Winter Garden! Admission to the Camellia Show is included with your regular admission to the garden and is free for members. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Thursday, January 20, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Educator Open House at Tower Hill

    Educators and Librarians, come see what Tower Hill Botanic Garden has to offer! Visit our newly opened Winter Garden on Thursday, January 20, between 3:30 – 5:30 and delight to the sights and scents inside our Orangerie and Limonaia (below.)  Learn about resources in the library and about workshops and programs through the Education Department. Warm and delicious refreshments will be provided. No reservations are required.
    For more information, please contact Kathy Bell, Librarian, kbell@towerhillbg.org or 508-869-6111 ext. 116 or Ann Marie Pilch, Education Coordinator, apilch@towerhillbg.org 508-869-6111 ext. 120.

  • Sunday, January 2, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Plants of Winter Interest

    Winter in New England need not be a long dreary affair for gardeners. With some thoughtful planning and good plant choices your garden can take on a whole new life during the off season. Many hardy plants provide form, structure and even glorious color during the long dormant season. Join Executive Director John Trexler on Sunday, January 2, from 11 – 1, for a tour of Tower Hill’s new Winter Garden for some first-hand examples of planting for year-round interest.
    For more information, e-mail registrar@towerhillbg.org or call 508-869-6111×124. Mahonia image below from www.seasonalwisdom.com.