Boston Flora

  • Thursday, July 16, 4:30 pm – In Full Bloom: A Conversation on Women in Horticulture

    Join The Trustees at Long Hill in Beverly on July 16 for an inspiring evening celebrating the women shaping the world of horticulture. This special event aims to bring together women at all levels of the horticulture field to share successes, discuss challenges, exchange practical tips, and explore the many paths that lead to a career working with plants and landscapes.

    The evening begins with tours of the gardens, offering a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of the landscape while learning from horticulture professionals. Tours will be led by Long Hill Horticulturist, Kristyn Stogner, and Plant Records Manager, Robin Karoway-Waterhouse. Following the tours, guests are invited to gather under the tent for a reception and panel discussion featuring women from a variety of horticultural backgrounds. Through candid conversation and audience engagement, panelists will reflect on their experiences, lessons learned, and the evolving opportunities within the green industry. Trustees members $15, nonmembers $25. For more information visit https://thetrustees.org/event/448109/

  • Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Garden to Glass

    Learn fresh cocktail making tips & tricks featuring ingredients from the UP roof garden during this free class on July 14 at Urban Park.

    Let’s shake things UP! During this class we’ll be learning cocktail making tips and tricks, featuring ingredients growing in the raised veggie beds at the Urban Park roof garden! For July we will be making a “Garden Gimlet” with cucumbers and basil from our garden.

    Each class will last approximately 1 hour. We ask that registered attendees arrive no later than 10 minutes after class start to ensure they can participate. Guests that have not checked in by this time, may be counted as no shows so that we can open spots to walk ins.

    Every occurrence of this popular series is free to attend and open to all, but space is limited and registration is required. T The only way to register is via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-garden-to-glass-garden-gimlet-tickets-1990439263418?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

    As space is limited for these classes, please cancel your registration if you can no longer attend, and do so a minimum of 1 hour prior to the class start. Each session typically has a waitlist, so cancelling your registration in a timely manner gives those waiting a chance to register and attend.

    The Urban Park (UP) roof garden is a public park atop the Kendall Center Green Garage in Cambridge, MA. Come on up and enjoy a rooftop oasis; accessible via the garage’s elevators and stairwells or via the Main Street social stair next to the MBTA outbound station.

  • Wednesday, July 22, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Flora Culture: How Flowers Shape Our World

    Our love of flowers and desire to be close to them has, across cultures and for millennia, created both landscapes and livelihoods. In her book Flora Culture: How Flowers Shape Our World, Christin Geall covers hot topics such as aesthetics, appropriation, fair trade, floriculture, globalization, indigeneity, modernism, seasonality, and tokenism—to name only a few of the over eighty entries presented here in an accessible A to Z format.

    In her inimitable style, Geall shares personal stories and ideas from growers and designers, weaving her narratives between art, ecology, and history to get readers truly thinking about their relationships to plants, gardens, and design. Hear the author at the Boston Athenaeum, 10 1/2 Beacon Street, on July 22 at 6 pm. Register at www.bostonathenaeum.org

    ABOUT THE SPEAKER

    Christin Geall is an acclaimed writer, designer, and photographer whose work focuses on the intersections of nature, culture, and horticulture. She is the author of Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style. Following the success of her first book, she now turns her attention to our global relationships with flowers and plants.

    TICKETS & TICKET POLICIES

    Tickets are required for this event. Members and their guests are at no cost. Visitor tickets are $20 and include first floor admission. Tickets are refundable if canceled up to 48 hours before the event.

    By attending an event at the Boston Athenaeum, you may be photographed or recorded. Your presence indicates consent to the use of your image, voice, and name in any media related to the Boston Athenaeum’s work, including on websites, social media, news, and promotional materials.

  • Thursday, July 16, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Summer Bouquet Making Workshop

    Join Mount Auburn Cemetery on July 16 at 5:30 pm for a hands-on summer bouquet workshop led by a member of Mount Auburn’s Greenhouse team. Fee from $33.42 through Eventbrite. Register HERE.

    Learn the basics of floral arranging while creating your own seasonal bouquet inspired by the beauty of the landscape. All materials and supplies will be provided by Mount Auburn. Experience a deeper connection to Mount Auburn Cemetery with free or discounted access to all our public programs and special events by joining the Friends of Mount Auburn. Our robust roster of programs each year is made possible by the generous support of our donors and in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

    For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or if you have any questions about your membership, please contact friends@mountauburn.org.

    Mount Auburn is proud to participate in MCC’s Card to Culture Program. Click here to learn more.

    Refund Policy:

    Refunds and exchanges for events at Mount Auburn Cemetery are available up to 5 business days prior to the event.* Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a refund and the order amount will be donated to support future programs and initiatives.

    If Mount Auburn Cemetery decides to cancel an event, all ticket holders will be notified and automatically refunded.

  • Friday, July 17 – 2026 Woody Plant Conference

    Join fellow gardeners, designers, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts for the 2026 Woody Plant Conference at Scott Arboretum & Gardens on Friday, July 17.

    This full-day conference brings together leading voices in horticulture, ecology, arboriculture, and landscape design to explore woody plants that thrive in the Mid-Atlantic region and how we can use them more thoughtfully and effectively in our landscapes. Topics include climate-adapted tree selection, invasive species, edible landscapes, beech leaf disease, oak ecology, and international garden design perspectives.

    Featured speakers include:

    • Jenna Bachman, Gardens & Grounds Manager at Awbury Arboretum
    • Melissa Finley, Thain Senior Curator of Woody Plants and Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden Curator at the New York Botanical Garden
    • Eliza Greenman, Savanna Institute
    • Oliver López, bilingual environmental educator, naturalist, and visual storyteller
    • Patrick McGinty, Garden Manager at Stoneleigh: a natural garden
    • Kevin Parris, Instructor of Horticulture, and the Arboretum Director at Spartanburg Community College
    • Kevin Philip Williams, Manager of Horticulture at Denver Botanic Gardens

    For complete information and registration details visit https://www.woodyplantconference.org/

  • Tuesday, July 21, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern – Getting to Know Pollinators, Online

    Learn about native insect pollinators you can observe in your own garden. Some fascinating specialized relationships between insect pollinators and plants here in the Northeast will be highlighted. You will leave knowing how to support insects throughout their life cycle with your garden practices. This Native Plant Trust Zoom will be led by Daphne Minner on July 21 from 6- 7 Eastern, and is $25. Register at https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/getting-to-know-pollinators/

    *A recording of this class will be available to all registrants for one month after the class.

  • Saturday, July 11, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm – Keeping Up With the Crops

    The Urban Farming Institute invites you to a July workshop session – Keeping Up with the Crops – on Saturday, July 11 from 12 – 2 at the Fowler Clark Epstein Farm, 487 Norfolk Street in Mattapan. Registration is encouranged by email at info@urbanfarminginstitute.org or call 617-989-9920. Free.

  • Saturday – Wednesday, August 1 – 5 – Botany 2026: Biodiversity at the Boundaries

    The countdown to Tucson is on, and The Botanical Society of America and its cosponsors cannot wait to see all of you at Botany2026 (August 1-5) in Tucson, Arizona.

    Whether you are presenting your latest research, exploring the incredible Sonoran Desert on one of our field trips, diving into hands-on workshops, or simply reconnecting with your botanical community, this is going to be a meeting to remember.

    And speaking of not wanting to miss out, the exhibitor hall has completely sold out, meaning you will have a packed floor full of exciting opportunities, resources, and conversations waiting for you.

    Registration is open now!

    Come for the science. Stay for the community. We will see you in Tucson.

    Register now at https://www.xcdsystem.com/botany/program/QCq9cvK/index.cfm

  • Thursday, July 16, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Patio Cookout at Wright-Locke Farm

    Farm Suppers at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester are back—and they’re kicking off the season with a laid-back summer cookout on the patio. Join them for an evening of great food, live music, and good company as the sun sets over the farm.

    Chef Kelcy will be serving up buffet-style tender, slow-cooked BBQ pork alongside vegan options and seasonal sides made with fresh ingredients from the farm. And of course, we all will have to save room for dessert.

    We’ll have a selection of beer and wine available for purchase, along with a seasonal cocktail and mocktail menu crafted by Sous Chefs Beckett and Emily. Live music from The Potato Shakers will set the perfect tone for a summer night at the farm.

    This is the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy the warm weather, and indulge in delicious food and drinks—all while supporting our small nonprofit.

    Whether you’re a meat lover, vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, there’s something for everyone at our Patio Cookout. Come experience the flavors of summer at Wright-Locke Farm. $89, tiered pricing available. Register at https://wlfarm.org/farm-to-table-suppers/

  • Saturday, July 25, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Snap Pea Soirée

    Cultivating Community Farm invites you to the Snap Pea Soirée on Saturday, July 25 from 5 – 7 at Brentwood Community Garden in Portland, Maine. The garden party fundraiser celebrates 25 years of supporting food justice in Portland. All proceeds benefit Cultivating Community’s Farm, Garden and Youth Programs, serving over 4,500 neighbors annually, $40 suggested donations. For tickets visit https://cultivatingcommunity.org/