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
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
Tour de Green Bike Ride – East Boston Greenway
Explore healthy community, gardening, and biking with our six part tour of Boston green spaces! For the month of July, join us in a guided bike tour of the East Boston Greenway! Learn proper bike safety, chat with friends, and explore the hidden greenery the South End has to offer. Read More
City Natives Workshop – Raspberry Harvest
Each month City Natives will be hosting a different skill building workshop. For July, learn to cultivate, harvest, and prepare fresh raspberries! City Natives hosts red and golden raspberries, plus some blackberries. City Natives Plant Nursery is located at 30 Edgewater Dr. in Mattapan, a short walk from the… Read More
Identifying Medicine in Our Garden: Plant Walk & Herbal-Infused Vinegars
Join herbalist Taina Vargas for a guided walk through the Lenox & Kendall Community garden followed by a demonstration on how to make herbal-infused vinegars. This guided plant walk invites us to slow down and tap into our senses as we engage with the plants growing around us. Learn to… Read More
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
Growing Together: Tea Garden & Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Step into the world of medicinal herbs and seasonal harvests in this hands-on Tea Garden and Herbal Apothecary Workshop. Participants will explore how to grow and harvest herbs for teas, wellness, and everyday use while learning the foundations of creating a simple home apothecary. Together, we’ll taste herbal infusions, discuss… 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
Growing Together: Tea Garden and Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Step into the world of medicinal herbs and seasonal harvests in this hands-on Tea Garden and Herbal Apothecary Workshop. Participants will explore how to grow and harvest herbs for teas, wellness, and everyday use while learning the foundations of creating a simple home apothecary. Together, we’ll taste herbal infusions, discuss… 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