Boston Flora

  • Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Drop-In Herbal Workshops

    Herbstalk is a community event that connects people + plants. They host a range of inspiring classes and an herbal market with local crafters. Join them for a joyful weekend of herbal workshops, plant walks and handmade botanical goods at Herbstalk. Explore herbalism in community and connect with local healers, herbalists, farmers and artists. Take classes in herbal and holistic health, medicine making, gardening and environmental awareness topics.

    The two days at the Armory in Somerville include:

    A vibrant and welcoming community space

    Dozens of indoor and outdoor classes focused on plants and the natural world

    A local marketplace of handmade herbal goods from New England herbalists & crafters

    More information at https://www.herbstalk.org/. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herbstalk-2026-tickets-1987930297032?aff=oddtdtcreator

  • Friday, June 12, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Florence Griswold Museum Annual Garden Luncheon

    Join friends at the Florence Griswold Museum on Friday, June 12 for a day brimming with art, beauty, & nature — while helping them care for an historic landscape.

    The day begins with prosecco and a garden-fresh lunch. Then hear from American art scholar Elliot Bostwick Davis— a former curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, who will invite you into the world of one of America’s most iconic artists. The author of Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape will share how Hopper’s summers in 1920s Gloucester, Massachusetts set the stage for his monumental career, as well as how his wife and fellow artist, Josephine Nivison, became the driving force behind Hopper’s artistic evolution.

    Tour Miss Florence’s gardens in bloom, take in the stunning exhibition, “Revelations: A Decade of Collecting, 2016-2026,” and be delighted by Blooms with a View — floral arrangements inspired by works on view.

    Elegant dining by Gourmet Galley. Garden party attire suggested (and hats encouraged!). Tickets ($150) on sale at https://flogris.org/calendar/annual-garden-luncheon-2026/

  • Friday, June 12, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Annual Summer Solstice Fundraiser at Wright-Locke Farm

    Summer is nearly here, and Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester is thrilled to welcome the season with one of its most beloved traditions, the Summer Solstice Fundraiser. Join them under the magical lights of the historic 1827 Barn for an unforgettable evening filled with community spirit, great food, and meaningful support for one of Winchester’s most treasured assets. This annual event gets better and better, with live performances by talented musicians. gourmet bites, live and silent auctions, and farm inspired cocktails upon arrival. Thank you to Shepherd Financial Partners for sponsoring this event. Tickets may be purchased at https://www.wlfarm.org/solstice/ for pricing and more information.

  • Sunday, June 7, 10:00 am – Soap Making Workshop

    Join the Jurassic Soap Company at Good Pickin’ Farm in Westford on June 7 at 10 am for a soap making workshop, to craft natural oat milk soaps. Master the hot process method, understand soap transformation, learn about the benefits of different oils and butters, and bring home a pound of soap. For tickets and more information go to https://www.goodpickinfarm.com/events-2

  • Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Old Newbury Garden Tour

    Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury.

    The Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, 2026., from 10 – 4. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer, from urban pocket gardens to larger, more formal landscapes.

    The 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens.

    Tickets are $25 members, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days.

    Tickets can also be purchased in-person at 98 High St., Newburyport during the event.

    Start at 98 High Street to pick up your garden tour guide, or use the digital guide that you’ll receive by email a week before the event! You may also purchase tickets through Eventbrite HERE.

  • Wednesday, May 27, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern – Curious & Complex Connections: Environmental History & the War of Independence

    Many of us give only a moment’s thought about the environment when considering the War of Independence: the slope of Breed’s Hill, the ice-choked Delaware River, and diseases such as smallpox. But what might we gain by connecting biology, ecology, and geology to the thinking and actions of soldiers and civilians? Rebels and British soldiers acquired and used energy in the form of food, fuel, and work animals, which shaped people’s lives, the course of the war, and the direction of environmental change. Join the Massachusetts Historical Society on May 27 at 6 pm Eastern as David Hsiung, in conversation with Joyce Chaplin, discusses the intricate and often surprising ways in which the natural environment and the war changed each other.

    This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program will begin 6:00 PM. Register at https://www.masshist.org/events/curious-and-complex-connections

  • Thursday – Saturday, August 27, 28, & 29 – The Beth Chatto Symposium 2026: Connections Through Time

    The 2026 theme of the Annual Beth Chatto Symposium, Connections Through Time, will explore how plants, people and landscapes are shaped by interconnections and temporal relationships, in the past, present and future.

    Over three days, we will he hosting a range of presentations, conversations, discussions and workshops which will encompass new and innovative best practice, science and research within gardening, horticulture, ecology, design and landscaping, highlighting approaches that benefit to the environment, wildlife and humans, and that help confront the challenges of the climate and biodiversity emergencies, and ensure social justice.

    The event takes place at the Ivor Crewe Lecture Theatre at University of Essex, Park Road, Colchester. Full information may be found at https://www.bethchatto.co.uk/symposium/symposium-2026/

  • Saturday, May 30, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Historic Trade Demonstration: 18th Century Herbal Remedies & Women’s Medicine

    Join Historic Deerfield for 18th century herbal remedies and women’s medicine with Amy Lanham. The walkin program is free with general admission to the Museum. The date is May 30, from 10 – 4 at the Hall Tavern. For more information visit https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/historic-trade-demonstration-18th-century-herbal-remedies-and-womens-medicine-with-amy-lanham/

  • Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 pm – When Trees Testify

    Join The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, The Arnold Arboretum, and plant biologist and author Beronda Montgomery for a discussion on May 19 at 6:30pm of her new book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Taking place at Hunnewell Hall at the Arnold Arboretum, Montgomery explores the way that eight trees and shrubs testify to the experience of black Americans and takes us through black American history with trees and shrubs as our guides. Register here www.arboretum.harvard.edu/event/when-trees-testify-by-beronda-montgomery/

  • Tuesday, May 19, 3:00 pm Eastern – Conversations with Olmsted, Online

    From neighborhood parks to campuses to entire communities, Olmsted’s work was always about shaping identity through landscape.

    We can feel that in places like Central Park—where people don’t simply pass through, but use the space to form memories, gather, protest, celebrate, and see themselves as part of something larger. Over time, those experiences become part of how a community understands itself across generations.

    In the Olmsted Network’s next free webinar on May 19, we’ll explore how that sense of identity takes shape across different kinds of landscapes—and how it continues to evolve. Register at https://olmsted.org/events/conversations-with-olmsted-historic-landscapes-future-communities/