Category Archives: Garden Lectures

Saving the Honey Bees

Tony Leluk is on a crusade.  He wants to help people understand what honey bees do for us and what we can do to restore their numbers and to protect them.  Tony and his wife Diane own Little Beehive Farm … Continue reading

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Planning & Planting for a Great Presentation

With the snow rapidly melting (well, it was before today!), we can perhaps see our property with fresh eyes and realize it could do with a bit of a lift.  We may not have the time or resources to tackle … Continue reading

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Rosemary Verey: the Life and Lessons of a Legendary Gardener by Barbara Paul Robinson

On Saturday, in a quiet theater room away from the busy Camellia Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, Barbara Paul Robinson shared her memories of Rosemary Verey whom she referred to as “my teacher, mentor, and friend.” … Continue reading

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Colonial Gardening

On February 6th in a beautiful meeting room at the College Club in Boston, the Garden Club of the Back Bay hosted a presentation by Betsy Grecoe who took us on an exploration of colonial gardening.  Photos of her trips to Colonial … Continue reading

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Gardening with Tasha Tudor – June 9, 2012

Winslow Tudor’s talk on Saturday, June 9th, about his grandmother provided a gentle, thoughtful introduction to her unique, artistic, and unconventional life. And aptly so. She was a very private person even though she was an accomplished illustrator, primarily of … Continue reading

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Boston Flower & Garden Show: March 16-20, 2011, Seaport World Trade Center

Click image for photo gallery Probably the last time I went to the Boston Flower & Garden Show it was at the Bayside Expo Center.  It’s been many years.  On Thursday, I drove into Boston to the Seaport World Trade … Continue reading

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2011 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show

Click image for photo gallery I’ve only been to a few flower shows over the years, but I have to say that this show offered a satisfying balance of exhibits and events. The theme of the show was “Gardening with … Continue reading

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