Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Artists & Artisans

Lighthouse & Roses
Nancy Howell

Once the snow melts, if you're like me, you want to enjoy your garden as much as possible.  I found a way to buy some extra time, and I want to share it with you.   If you're in the Boston area, shop for  Passover, Easter, Mother's Day and even Father's Day gifts at Kennedy's Country Gardens Arts Fest on February 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Painters, jewelers and potters will be on hand with an array of tempting presents.  Music by The Brother's Duo and nibbles from P.J.'s Country House and Nancy McDonough will round out the festivities.  Pat Tigger the nursery cat. Say hello to Keoki the parrot and Marty the Macaw and linger in the greenhouses for a much needed breath of spring.  Take home a colorful Cyclamen, lush succulent or sculpture. 

Cancer Garden of Hope

We all know someone—a relative, a friend, a colleague— who has been diagnosed with cancer.  This spring the Cancer Garden of Hope will be planted on Boston City Hall Plaza to honor survivors, those living with or lost to the disease.  The design is being finalized for the healing garden and will be planted as soon as weather permits.  It will be paved with personalized bricks and plaques.  Show your support with a lasting tribute to a special person by ordering one today.  

Hope in Bloom will receive half of any order (less the cost of the brick or plaque) placed through our site or if selected on the Cancer Garden of Hope order form.  Everyone who purchases a commemorative brick or plaque will be invited to the opening ceremonies in June.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Kennedy's Country Gardens

Think Spring!

We're in the home stretch.  The season's first flowers will soon poke their sleepy heads up.  Until they do, come out and experience a taste of spring this holiday weekend with three fun packed days at one of my favorite nurseries, Kennedy's Country Gardens, in Scituate.  Treat your sweetie or yourself to fresh flowers, a new tool, ornament or plant for Valentine's Day.  Experts will be on hand to offer free classes that feature exciting new arrivals for 2010; explain the secrets of a bountiful vegetable patch and ways to use native species to attract birds and butterflies to your yard.  Take advantage of the opportunity to talk with Master Gardeners or participate in a raffle to benefit the Magical Moon Foundation.  Kids can meet Mother Nature and woodland animals and have their faces painted. 




Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Beating The Odds



While I long to work in the garden, Mother Nature’s icy fingers are still wrapped tightly around the Northeast. Instead of heading out with my pruners, I pour over the rash of garden catalogs flooding my mailbox. Any extra time I have is spent with my nose in a good book.

I have just finished The Road to Someplace Better, a new memoir by Lillian Lincoln Lambert.   This first person account reveals Lillian’s rise from humble beginnings in the rural south to Harvard Business School and her success as the founder of a multi-million dollar company.  She introduces readers to those who help her along the way, shows us how to positively effect change and dispenses valuable advice on her quest to fulfill the American Dream.

Lillian’s own experiences will inspire you to prioritize, plan and prosper in your own life.