TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN
EVENTS 2015
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HEALTH & WELLNESS Monthly Meditation Saturdays, January 17, February 21 and March 21, 10–11:30am Member $12, Non-member $20 per class instructor: Rebecca D’Onofrio
Calm the mind; all levels welcome.
Movement Integration Series Wednesdays, January 14 – February 18 12:30–1:30pm Member $60, Non-member $100 instructor: Rebecca D’Onofrio
This six-week movement series incorporates Hatha yoga, meditation and light strengthening.
Yoga by Nature Wednesdays, beginning January 14 6–7:15pm Member $10, Non-member $17 per class instructor: Lynsey Smith
Gentle-to-moderate flow yoga for all levels.
Winter Wellness Walks Fridays, January 16 – February 27 10:30–11:30am / Free with Admission
Join us for a brisk guided walk of the gardens and woodland trails.
Introduction to Aromatherapy Sunday, March 15, 1–3pm Member $30, Non-member $40 instructor: Rosemary Nolan
(SNOW DATE JANUARY 18)
Member $15, Non-member $25 panelists: Arthur Gertler, Guido Masé, Judith Sumner, Pamela Weathers moderator: Rachel Ross
Join a distinguished group of leading experts for an active discussion of the integration of plants into today’s health care regimens and practices. Arthur Gertler, M.D., of D’Arcy Wellness Clinic, is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine; Guido Masé, RH, is founding co-director of the Vermont Center of Integrative Herbalism and author of The Wild Medicine Solution; Judith Sumner, Ph.D., is a botanist, educator and author of The Natural History of Medicinal Plants; Pamela Weathers, Ph.D., is Professor of Biology and Biotechnology and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rachel Ross, MS, is a certified Nurse-Midwife.
Introduction to Zentangle Sunday, March 22, 1–4:30pm Member $45, Non-member $55 instructor: Karen Keefe
Zentangle is an easy, meditative method of creating images from repetitive patterns. Materials included.
GARDENS & NATURE
ART / DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY
Starting Seeds Indoors
Taking Better Pictures with Your Digital Camera Sunday, January 18, 10am–4pm Member $60, Non-member $75 instructor: Steve McGrath
Are you still getting to know your digital camera and its features? Bring your camera and learn when and how to use its special features.
Cones and Conifers: Botanical Drawing in Colored Pencil Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 10am–3pm Member $110, Non-member $130 instructor: Helen Byers (helenbyers.com)
Fabric-Covered Terracotta Pot Vase
Saturday, January 17, 1–2:30pm
Capture the wonders of succulents in pencil in this two-session class.
A hands-on workshop with samples.
In this two-session class, artist/illustrator Helen Byers will guide students in botanical art techniques using colored pencil.
Panel Discussion: The Plant-Medicine Connection: The Role of Herbal Medicine in the 21st Century
Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 10am–4pm Member $110, Non-member $130 instructor: Helen Byers (helenbyers.com)
Thursday, February 5, 1–2:30pm Member $20, Non-member $30 instructor: Sandy Reardon
Transform a simple terracotta pot into a gorgeous vase for blooms.
Exploring Hand-Cut Paper Sunday, February 15, 12noon–2:30pm Member $35, Non-member $45 instructor: Adrienne Ginter
Artist Adrienne Ginter returns after two sold-out classes. Multiple examples and techniques will be demonstrated and everyone will leave with a hand-cut creation on archival paper.
Creative Flower Photography Saturday, February 21, 9:30am–4pm Member $70, Non-member $85 instructor: Joel Shore
Master lighting and composition techniques to improve your photos.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Saturday, March 7, 10am–2pm Member $40, Non-member $55 instructor: Steve McGrath
Learn techniques for cropping, adding effects, building slideshows and creating beautiful prints.
Saturday, January 24, 1–4pm Member $35, Non-member $45 instructor: Christie Higginbottom
Learn best-practice sowing and nurturing techniques and sow two flats to take home. Christie worked at Sturbridge Village for more than 20 years, supervising the village’s herb, kitchen and flower gardens.
© COURTESY BROKEN ARROW NURSERY
ADULT EDUCATION
Sensuous Succulents: Botanical Drawing in Colored Pencil
Conifer Grafting for the Home Gardener Sunday, March 22, 1–4pm Member $60, Non-member $75 instructor: Adam Wheeler
Join Broken Arrow Nursery’s grafting guru, Adam Wheeler, for a hands-on workshop. After a lecture that explores the methods and intricacies of grafting, put your newfound knowledge to work by grafting a few choice specimen conifers of your own. Broken Arrow Nursery is a premiere destination nursery for rare and unusual plants.
Writers in the Garden: Tower Hill Library’s 2015 Book Group January 24, February 28, March 28 and April 25, 1:30–3pm Free with Admission. Registration required.
Read and discuss books by and about gardeners: Elizabeth Lawrence, Vita Sackville-West, Celia Thaxter and others. Contact Kathy Bell, kbell@towerhillbg.org or 508.869.6111.
Beekeeping 101 Sunday, January 25, 2–3pm Free with Admission instructor: Mary Duane, Worcester County Beekeepers Association
Learn what you can do to help to protect the honeybee, including becoming a beekeeper.
A Legacy in Blue: Recapturing an Iconic Newport Garden
Introduction to Home Orchards Saturday, March 28, 10am–12:45pm Member $30, Nonmember $45 instructor: Benjamin Crouch
Saturday, January 31, 2–3pm Free with Admission presenters: Arleyn Levee and Sarah Vance
Learn how to plan, plant and maintain a home orchard. Ben is the proprietor of Land of Plenty, a landscaping and gardening business that specializes in edible and wildlife-friendly landscapes.
The Blue Garden was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., from 1911–13 with a monochromatic concentration of purples and blues. Join landscape historian Arleyn Levee and landscape architect Sarah Vance, Director of the Blue Garden, as they share their experiences restoring this unique garden.
© LIZ LIGON COURTESY OF FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE
Winter Tree ID
Hope Floats on White: History and Future of the White Garden February 1, 2–3:30pm Free with Admission presenter: Carol Julien
This illustrated lecture explores the history, design and future of the white garden beginning with Sissinghurst. Carol has lectured at the Arnold Arboretum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Royal Horticultural Society.
Tower Hill Conservatory Tours Wednesdays, February 4 – March 25, 2pm Free with Admission
Escape winter with a docent-led tour of the Limonaia and Orangerie.
Keepsake Annuals Saturday, February 7, 1–2:30pm Free with Admission presenter: Barbara Pierson, White Flower Farm
Discover the best old-fashioned annuals for beds and containers from one of America’s most beloved nurseries.
Winter Pruning Demo Wednesday, February 11, 10am Free with Admission instructor: Joann Vieira, Director of Horticulture and Facilities
The High Line: Preserving History and Inspiring Change Saturday, March 21, 2–3pm Reception follows lecture Member $15, Non-member $25 presenter: Thomas Smarr, Director of Horticulture, High Line
Explore the unique design, horticulture and history of the world famous “park in the sky” in Manhattan from the person responsible for its care.
How Does a New Plant Get To Market? Saturday, March 7, 1–2pm Free with Admission presenter: Angela Treadwell-Palmer
Angela Treadwell-Palmer, founder and co-owner of Plants Nouveau, explains the process a new plant goes through before it ends up in your garden.
We’ll demonstrate proper pruning techniques for the dormant season. Please dress for the weather.
Fifty Fabulous Edibles
Wow for the Windowsill – Outstanding Houseplants
Sunday, March 8, 1–2pm Member $10, Non-member $20 instructor: Dawn Davies, Staff Horticulturist
Tuesday, February 24 and Thursday, March 26, 2–3pm Free with Admission instructor: Patrick Hillman, Staff Horticulturist
Join us for an expert-led look at the Limonaia and Orangerie, both filled with wonderful plants that can be grown in smaller sizes on your windowsill.
Talk and Book-Signing The Right-Size Flower Garden: Simplify Your Outdoor Space with Smart Design Solutions and Plant Choices Sunday, February 22, 1–2:30pm Free with Admission presenter: Kerry Mendez
The Right-Size Flower Garden offers time-saving design tips and exceptional plants for achieving balance between your love of gardening and time and ability to do so. Kerry Mendez is the author of three books and was awarded the 2014 Gold Medal from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
The Vegetable Garden at Tower Hill is transformed annually but there are some varieties of edibles that we grow year after year. We look for edibles that are reliable, tough and attractive: learn about 50 of our favorite varieties of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers.
Gardening for Pollinators Saturday, March 14, 1–2pm Free with Admission presenter: Professor Robert Gegear, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bumblebees and other important pollinators play a critical role in the garden. Learn how your gardening decisions have an impact on their survival.
Home Horticulture Series Tuesdays, March 17 – May 19, 6:30–8pm Sponsored by Massachusetts Master Gardener Association Fee: $250
To register email MMGAHomeHort@yahoo.com.
Saturday, March 28, 1–2:30pm Free with Admission instructor: Ann Marie Pilch, Tower Hill Botanic Garden Director of Education
Learn to identify native trees.
TRIPS Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show Trip Thursday, February 19 Leave Tower Hill at 9am and return at 4pm Member $60, Non-member $70 Includes transportation, show ticket and guided tour.
Enjoy lectures, demos, walk-through gardens, a garden marketplace and a judged show by the RI Federation of Garden Clubs, plus an exclusive one-hour tour led by Chuck Carberry, the Show Designer.
Boston Flower and Garden Show Trip Friday, March 13 Leave Tower Hill at 9am and return at 4pm Member $60, Non-member $70. Includes transportation and show ticket.
Enjoy eye-popping displays, lectures, demos and more.
Smith College Spring Bulb Show Trip Tuesday, March 17 Leave Tower Hill at 8:30am and return at 4pm Member $70, Non-member $85 Includes transportation, admission and art museum guided tour.
Enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of forced spring bulbs among the lush foliage of Smith College’s Lyman Plant House and Conservatory, followed by free time for lunch and shopping in Northampton. A guided tour of the Smith College Museum of Art will complete the day.
Boston Flower Exchange Tour Thursday, March 19, 9:30–11:30am Member $50, Non-member $65 guide: Betsy Williams
A special guided tour of the Boston Flower Exchange, New England’s wholesale flower market, usually open to floral professionals only.
Gardens of the Brandywine Valley Trip Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5 Member $695, Non-member $760 per person, double occupancy
Travel by deluxe motorcoach to the beautiful late spring gardens of the Brandywine River Valley. Highlights include Longwood Gardens, Chanticleer, the Brandywine River Museum, Nemours Mansion, and Winterthur. Reserve by March 10.
COOKING Cooking Demonstrations with Tower Hill Chef Matt Landry Tuesdays, January 13 – March 31 10:30–11:30am Free with Admission
Different menu items will be featured each week.
Herbal Winter Soups Sunday, January 18, 11am–1pm Member $30, Non-member $45 instructor: Rosemary Nolan
Make and taste a fabulous array of hearty yet healthy winter soups, including classic Thai Coconut Lime soup, Moroccan Chickpea & Parsley soup, French Chestnut soup and more.
FLOWER ARRANGING Grow It, Cut It, Arrange It Sunday, February 8, 1– 2:30pm Free with Admission instructor: Cheryl Monroe
Learn from a Master Gardener the best plant selections and suggestions for making your arrangements pop.
Sogetsu Ikebana
Flower Arranging for Kids
Thursday, March 26, 9:30am–12noon Member $35, Non-member $50 instructor: Kaye Vosburgh
Friday, February 20, 1–2pm Member $10, Non-member $15 per child instructor: Holly Abusamra
Explore this form of Japanese flower arranging. Flowers provided; supplies available for purchase.
In this special drop-off program for children 8 and older, kids learn step-by-step techniques and simple design principals used for flower arranging. Class by preregistration only.
CHILDREN & FAMILY EDUCATION Garden Discovery Programs for Ages 3–5 with Adult Free with Admission
These special programs are designed for children ages 3–5 and their parent, grandparent or caregiver. Includes a simple craft and a walk.
Kids After School Cooking Classes Thursdays, March 5 – March 26, 3:30–5pm Member $10, Non-member $15 per child instructor: Matt Landry, Chef at Twigs Café
Kids learn their way around the kitchen and enjoy some tasty treats in these hands-on classes. Ages 8+. March 5: Pizza March 12: Pasta March 19: Salsa and Guacamole March 26: Breakfast
Wednesday, January 14, 10–11am Beautiful Bark, Buds and Branches
The garden is a beautiful place to visit even in the cold days of winter. Wednesday, February 11, 10–11am It’s Not Winter Everywhere!
Spend time in the Limonaia and Orangerie, Tower Hill’s beautiful conservatories. Wednesday, March 11, 10–11am Why is It Windy and Where’s My Hat
FEBRUARY VACATION WEEK PREVIEW Visit our website for more events!
Tussie-Mussies and the Language of Flowers
The Art of Growing English Sweet Peas Saturday, January 31, 10–11:30am Member $50, Non-member $65 nstructor: Matt Mattus
Today, the cut flower sweet pea is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. In this hands-on workshop, blogger (growingwithplants.com), author and designer Matt Mattus has done the hard work for you. You will leave with 12 planted tubes of imported Spencer sweet pea seeds, bamboo canes and detailed instructions on how to properly train and arrange these fragrant and delightfully colored flowers in your home garden.
Spring Table Garden Saturday, February 21, 10:30am–12:30pm Member $70, Non-member $85 instructor: Betsy Williams
Learn how to plant a colorful spring garden to grow indoors, featuring cyclamen, tulips, primroses, daffodils, ferns, trailing ivies and moss. All materials included.
Saturday, February 14, 10:30am–12:30pm Member $45, Non-member $55 per adult-child pair instructor: Betsy Williams
A token of love and affection since Elizabethan times, a tussie-mussie is an especially thoughtful gift for Valentine’s Day. Adult-child pairs (ages 5 and up) are welcome to create a tussie-mussie together.
Kid-sized Flower Press Tuesday, February 17, 1–2pm Member $10, Non-member $15 per child instructor: Sandy Reardon, Youth Education Coordinator
Bring home a mini wooden flower press and learn basic technique for pressing flowers.
No Wax Batik Thursday, February 19, 1–2pm Member $10, Non-member $15 per child instructor: Sandy Reardon, Youth Education Coordinator
Create a vibrant piece of art to use as a scarf or wall hanging.
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Come swirl and twirl as we explore the wind.
MILTON GALLERY EXHIBIT
Plantsmen: Portraits of the Founders Exhibit runs January 10 – January 24 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 11, 3–5pm Free with Admission
Worcester County Horticultural Society founders were governors, senators, mayors and leaders of industry, as well as devoted growers. Thirteen of our finest founders’ portraits will be on display with information about them and what they grew. TOWER HILL LIBRARY EXHIBIT
Ex Libris, Dr. John Green Exhibit runs January 6 – April 30 EXHIBIT TALKS
Ex Libris, Dr. John Green Thursdays, January 15 and 22, 11am Free with Admission presenter: Kathy Bell, Tower Hill Librarian
Join us in the library for the exhibit that accompanies Plantsmen: Portraits of the Founders. Dr. John Green was the Worcester County Horticultural Society’s first president; on display will be some of his books on loan from the Worcester Public Library. PORTRAIT ABOVE: ISAAC DAVIS 1799–1883 2ND PRESIDENT OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Dear Friends of Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Even in the depths of winter, Tower Hill Botanic Garden blossoms with splendor and delight – and this year is no exception. Floral designers, gardeners, cooks and kids alike will find plenty to engage all five senses, from our Flora in February, a month filled with flowers, to delicious dinner by the fire at Twigs Café. Outdoors lovers can trek our trails by ski or snowshoe, while those in need of respite from wintry winds can refresh in the Orangerie and Limonaia, where lush greenery, citrusy scents and beautiful blooms remind us that spring is just weeks away. Join us to get inspired, to get recharged or simply to relax with friends old and new.
See you in the gardens! Katherine F. Abbott
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So much to see and so much more to do… TWIGS Café
The Shop at Tower Hill
Open Tuesday – Sunday and Holiday Mondays 11am – 3pm
Open Tuesday – Sunday and Holiday Mondays 9am – 5pm
Join us at Twigs Café and enjoy an inventive menu of salads, soups, gourmet sandwiches made fresh daily, and scratch-made desserts. Children’s menu available.
Find a selection of gifts, books, garden supplies, heirloom seeds, tools, children’s gifts and toys. Members receive a 10% discount on purchases.
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TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDEN
DESIGN: KATE WOLLENSAK FREEBORN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Flower Show: Rustic Elegance [professional designers] Friday, January 30, 12noon–5pm Saturday, January 31, 9am–5pm Sunday, February 1, 9am–4pm
Professional designers fill Tower Hill with stunning arrangements.
Flower Show: Rustic Elegance [garden clubs & individuals] Friday, February 6, 12noon–5pm Saturday, February 7, 9am–5pm Sunday, February 8, 9am–4pm
Floral artists shine during this weekend of floral inspiration.
Flora for Families Saturday, February 14, 9am–5pm through Friday, February 20, 9am–4pm
February Vacation Week comes to life with plant and flower-inspired, child-friendly hands-on activities and fun.
Worcester County Horticultural Society Midwinter Show Saturday, February 21, 9am–5pm Sunday, February 22, 9am–4pm
Bask in the beauty of forced flowers, branches conservatory plants and flowering shrubs.
Visit towerhillbg.org for a full Flora in February schedule
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Exhibit Opening Reception Plantsmen: Portraits of the Founders 3–5pm
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Taking Better Pictures 10am–4pm
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Herbal Winter Soups 11am–1pm
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Winter Walk 10:30–11:30am
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FLORA IN FEBRUARY Professional Designers 9am–5pm
Movement Integration 12:30pm–1:30pm
Starting Seeds Indoors 1–4pm
Library Open / 10am–4pm
Botanical Drawing 10am–3pm
Library Open 10am–4pm
Beekeeping 101 2–3pm
Cooking Demo 10:30–11:30am
Movement Integration 12:30–1:30pm Yoga / 6–7:15pm
The Art of Growing English Sweet Peas / 10–11:30am Library Open 10am–4pm
Winter Walk 10:30–11:30am
Lecture: A Legacy in Blue 2–3pm
A Legacy in Blue: Recapturing an Iconic Newport Garden Saturday, January 31, 2–3pm Free with Admission presenters: Arleyn Levee and Sarah Vance The Blue Garden was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., from 1911–13 with a monochromatic concentration of purples and blues. Join landscape historian Arleyn Levee and landscape architect Sarah Vance, Director of the Blue Garden, as they share their experiences restoring this unique garden. photo: hand-colored glass lantern slide courtesy of the library of congress, prints and photographs, frances benjamin johnston collection.
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Hope Floats on White: History and Future of the White Garden 2–3:30pm
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Fabric-Covered Terracotta Pot Vase 1–2:30pm
Winter Walk 10:30–11:30am
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Garden Discovery 10–11am Botanical Drawing & Painting / 10am–3pm Movement Integration 12:30–1:30pm
Cooking Demo 10:30–11:30am Conservatory Tour /2pm
Library Open / 10am–4pm Library Open 10am–4 pm
Winter Walk 10:30–11:30am
Tussie-Mussies and the Language of Flowers 10:30am–12:30pm
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Exploring Hand-cut Paper 12noon–2pm
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Spring Table Garden 10:30am–12:30pm
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Yoga / 6–7:15pm
February Vacation Week Saturday, February 14 – Sunday, February 22 Join us for a variety of fun events for kids and families during vacation week!
Tussie-Mussies & the Language of Flowers Saturday, February 14, 10:30am–12:30pm
Kid-sized Flower Press FLORA IN FEBRUARY Midwinter Show 9am–4pm
The Right-Size Flower Garden: Talk and Book Signing 1–2:30pm
Tuesday, February 17, 1–2pm
Library Open 10am–4pm
Library Open / 10am–4pm
Cooking Demo 10:30–11:30am Wow for the Windowsill 2–3pm
Conservatory Tour 2pm Yoga / 6–7:15 pm
Tower Hill Library Book Group 1:30–3pm Library Open 10am–4 pm
Winter Walk 10:30–11:30am
Camellia Show 9am–5 pm
No Wax Batik Thursday, February 19, 1–2pm
Flower Arranging for Kids Friday, February 20, 1–2pm
Visit towerhillbg.org for schedule of events.
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Fifty Fabulous Edibles 1–2pm
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Introduction to Aromatherapy 1–3pm
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Home Horticulture 6:30–8pm
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Introduction to Zentangle 1–4:30pm
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Boston Flower and Garden Show Trip 9am–4pm
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Camellia Show
The 186th Annual Massachusetts Camellia Show Sponsored by the Massachusetts Camellia Society
Saturday, February 28, 9am–4pm Sunday, March 1, 9am–4pm Free with Admission The Massachusetts Camellia Society, the oldest society in the USA, presents its 186th Annual Camellia Show at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. 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 blossoms from private collections.