An Afternoon of Poetry
Join the New England Poetry Club under the open-air tent at the Old Manse for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. Founded in 1915, the New England Poetry Club has long championed poets with ties to… Read More
Flaky Galettes with Chef Melissa McCullough
Discover the art of creating a classic French galette in this hands-on baking experience. Participants will learn how simple, fresh ingredients can come together to create stunning, mouthwatering masterpieces. Each participant will make a delicious flaky pastry dough from scratch to use as the foundation for their galette. From there,… Read More
Pierogi Class & Dinner with Good Pierogi
Join Good Pierogi for a delicious lesson in culture and community! This hands-on workshop will explore the art of pierogi making, where you’ll create both sweet and savory fillings from scratch. In this class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of hand-mixing dough, shaping pierogi, and balancing flavors using seasonal ingredients. Each… Read More
Souvenirs and Science: Flower Pressing and Herbarium Workshop
Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley, one of the many illustrious residents of the Old Manse and the finest Harvard professor who never attended, was a noted botanist who left behind her collection of pressed flowers and other plant material known as an herbarium. Herbaria have long been used as both scientific… Read More
City Natives Workshop – Beach Plums!
Each month City Natives will be hosting a different skill building workshop. For August, discover a rare Massachusetts native fruit, the Beach Plum! Grown in coastal areas of MA, City Natives hosts two large productive bushes. City Natives Plant Nursery is located at 30 Edgewater Dr. in Mattapan, a… Read More
An Afternoon of Poetry
Join the New England Poetry Club under the open-air tent at the Old Manse for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. Founded in 1915, the New England Poetry Club has long championed poets with ties to… Read More
Taste the Seasons – Summer Mixology
Taste the season and explore our gardens in the first of our three part mixology program! Stay tuned for future dates for the coming seasons. Join us for the summer rendition of Taste the Seasons. Explore Rutland Washington Community Garden, also known as Gazebo Garden, and learn about summery… Read More
Berry Tart or Pie with Chef Melissa McCullough
Explore the world of pastry doughs and discover the best uses for each variety in this hands-on baking class. Melissa will share expert tips and techniques for creating beautiful pies and tarts from start to finish. Participants will learn how to make flaky homemade crusts, choose the best… Read More
The Land Tells Our Stories Artist Workshop: Cyanotype Silk Painting with Ella Mahoney
Join us for a series of artist-led workshops at Fruitlands as part of The Land Tells Our Stories, a state-wide exhibit of outdoor sculpture. This workshop will focus on the work of Ella Mahoney and explore the silk painting techniques she uses in her outdoor installations. Moshup’s… Read More
Flaky Galettes with Chef Melissa McCullough
Discover the art of creating a classic French galette in this hands-on baking experience. Participants will learn how simple, fresh ingredients can come together to create stunning, mouthwatering masterpieces. Each participant will make a delicious flaky pastry dough from scratch to use as the foundation for their galette. From there,… Read More
Tai Chi in the Garden
Want to feel your best this summer? Come start the day with a weekly Tai Chi class at Nightingale Community Garden every Friday from July 10 – July 31, 9AM-10AM. Tai Chi is an incredibly effective and gentle exercise that improves strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, and balance. Tai Chi is… Read More
Garden Open Hours July
Explore Lydon Way Community Garden in Dorchester 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 Dorchester gardeners of all backgrounds to ask their niche questions and see Lydon Way… Read More