All posts by Hilda M. Morrill

“Art in Bloom” Celebration of Art and Flowers

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, celebrates the return of spring with its 48th Annual “Art in Bloom” celebration of art and flowers. Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28 For more than four decades, the popular event has paired art from the MFA’s collection—from ancient to contemporary—with floral interpretations created by New England-area garden … Continue reading “Art in Bloom” Celebration of Art and Flowers

A spectacular floral arrangement compliments the Edgar Degas sculpture “The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer” during a past Art in Bloom celebration at the Boston MFA. (Photo courtesy of the MFA)

48th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering

The 48th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering brings Boston-area growers of all kinds together for a free day full of informative workshops, engaging exhibitors, networking, and inspiration. Saturday, March 16, 2024. Free and open to all. Location: Northeastern University, Shillman Hall Celebrate the start of the gardening season! The 48th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering brings Boston-area growers of … Continue reading 48th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering

48th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering

Andover Garden Club Presents Tovah Martin’s “Indestructible Houseplants”

The Andover Garden Club’s January 9 membership meeting will feature Tovah Martin, well-known horticulturist, author, and presenter. Her presentation, “Indestructible Houseplants,” is based on her book The Indestructible Houseplant. The event will be held at South Church (41 Central Street, Andover) on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. It will begin at 10:00 AM with social time … Continue reading Andover Garden Club Presents Tovah Martin’s “Indestructible Houseplants”

Andover Garden Club Presents Tovah Martin’s “Indestructible Houseplants”

Thanksgiving Cactus Time

A blooming Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is very popular at this time of the year. But its resemblance to the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) makes it confusing, not only to shoppers and gift-givers, but also to garden nursery staff members. A Thanksgiving cactus has very pointed, sharp-toothed, claw-shaped projections on its flattened “segmented stem edges” … Continue reading Thanksgiving Cactus Time

Thanksgiving Cactus Time