2026 South End Garden Tour
The South End Garden Tour is on its 31st year of supporting community gardening across Boston and showcasing the beauty of the South End neighborhood. Discover the beauty of secret spots in the South End on this map-guided tour through the neighborhood, stopping in private back yards, roof-top gardens,… Read More
Gardens of the Gilded Age Book Launch
Step back into America’s golden era with acclaimed author, garden designer, and speaker Jana Milbocker as she presents her newest book, Gardens of the Gilded Age. In this richly illustrated talk, Jana explores the breathtaking estates and legendary landscapes created for families such as the Cranes, Vanderbilts, and… Read More
City Natives Workshop – Square Foot Gardening Demo
Each month City Natives will be hosting a different skill building workshop. For June, learn to maximize the garden in one square foot! Expert grower Lacey will lead a demonstration on how to efficiently space and care for plants in one square foot. Participants will take home a veggie… Read More
Tour de Green Bike Ride – South End
Explore healthy community, gardening, and biking with our six part tour of Boston green spaces! For the month of June, join us in a guided bike tour of South End Community Gardens! Learn proper bike safety, chat with friends, and explore the hidden greenery the South End has to offer. Read More
Master Urban Gardener Practicum
Please submit applications by April 20th To apply please submit the completed form here – 2026 Master Urban Gardener Practicum Application – Fill out form For the first time ever The Boston Community Gardens Team will be hosting a hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This… Read More
Garden Open Hours June
Explore Chilcott Granada Community Garden in Roxbury at this casual meetup! Come prepared with garden questions to ask our expert gardener, Max. Discuss solutions and brainstorm with the group! This is an open forum meeting for Roxbury gardeners of all backgrounds to ask their niche questions and see Chilcott Granada… Read More
Celebrate Japan! at Long Hill: Heritage in Bloom – The Japanese Garden Tour
Join Dan Bouchard, Senior Horticulturist at Long Hill, for a guided tour of the Japanese and Asian-inspired plantings throughout the garden. Explore signature horticultural specimens—from graceful maples and flowering tree peonies to charming garden pagodas—while learning about the estate’s history under the Sedgwicks and how their legacy is preserved today. Read More
Celebrate Japan! at Long Hill: Ikebana Workshop
Experience the elegant art of ikebana during this hands-on workshop led by Joanna Callavello, President of the Ikebana International Boston Chapter. Discover the history, styles, and guiding principles of this traditional Japanese floral art form while creating your own thoughtfully balanced arrangement. All materials are included in the program fee,… Read More
Celebrate Japan! At Long Hill: General Admission
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, join us at Long Hill for our annual Celebrate Japan! event in partnership with the Japan Society of Boston. Together, we celebrate the rich cultural traditions, artistic practices, and enduring influence of Japanese heritage within our gardens… Read More
Master Urban Gardener Practicum
Please submit applications by April 20th To apply please submit the completed form here – 2026 Master Urban Gardener Practicum Application – Fill out form For the first time ever The Boston Community Gardens Team will be hosting a hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This… Read More
The Legacies of Long Hill: House & Garden Tour
Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the summer home of the Sedgwick family, Long Hill offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle of Boston’s North Shore elite while also highlighting the many hands that… Read More
City Natives Workshop – Foraging + Herbalism 1
Each month City Natives will be hosting a different skill building workshop For May learn to forage for herblism plants in MA! Expert grower Lacey will lead a demo on finding, harvesting, and preserving herbs to be used in a number of ways. Herbs will be provided to take… Read More