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October 2019
Autumnal Delight with The Essential Florist, Marna Ringel
In this workshop Marna Ringel, The Essential Florist will guide participants in creating a colorful fall floral arrangement in an organic container to brighten your autumnal home.
Find out more »Meet Author and Designer Eddie Ross
GBC Lunch & Learn: Meet Author and Designer Eddie Ross EDDIE ROSS is the East Coast Editor of Better Homes & Gardens. He has worked as a design, decorating and food editor for House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living and Food Network. Recognized by design aficionados for his inventive, out-of-the-box approach to high-style decorating and entertaining on a budget, Eddie has re-imagined the aesthetic possibilities in secondhand finds, imbuing them with a chic and colorful sophistication within everyone’s reach. A trained…
Find out more »A Historical Walk in the Pinetum
FREE for members! Connect with nature and go back in time. Join Lisa Beebe, Director of Horticulture of the Greenwich Botanical Center, as you look at how the landscape of the Pinetum has changed over the past 75 years. We will compare photos and history of the majestic “Wild Acres Estate” with the beauty of what has become the Montgomery Pinetum. Wear comfortable shoes and come dressed for the weather.
Find out more »November 2019
Dahlia Winter Care: Digging Up, Storing and Caring for Dahlia Tubers
Just in time for the first frost, Greenwich Dahlia Society members will share “when, why and how” tips for storing your dahlia tubers over the winter. Learn from local experts! WHEN to DIG up, HOW to PREPARE, WHY to STORE at 40-50°
Find out more »Paperwhites & Amaryllis Potting in the Greenhouse
Amaryllis and paperwhites are classic holiday flowers that can brighten up your home during the dark days of winter and are a great hostess or teachers gifts. Bring your own container or purchase one of ours. Please specify Amaryllis or Paperwhites when registering, 10 spaces per time slot. NOTE: 2 time slots being offered 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Find out more »Meet Award Winning Landscape Designer, Frederico Azevedo
GBC Lunch & Learn: Meet famed Brazilian Landscape Designer Frederico Azevedo, the owner of Unlimited Earthcare based in Bridgehampton, New York. Frederico will be introducing his new book, available for sale and signing: Bloom: The Luminous Gardens of Frederico Azevedo from Pointed Leaf Press. He will discuss the methodology behind his design concepts and present a selection of images showcasing his magnificent gardens.
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Tidings, Trimmings & Toasts
Join us in the greenhouse for some holiday cheer and creativity. Craft festive holiday decorations for your home using a variety of greens, swags, mantles, urns, centerpieces and holiday plants. Greenhouse volunteers will be on hand to help you. Pre-made trimmings available for inspiration and those short on time. Enjoy coffee and/or our signature holiday cocktail. You won’t want to miss the Festive Fun! Includes a (14″ ring/20″ overall) decorated wreath
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