Spring Flower Events in Boston, 2009

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society's "Blooms!" March 13-15

Feb 16, 2009 Cynthia Riede

After the ice and snow is gone, isn't it time to get out and see some flowers? Although there is no New England Flower show this year, there are still plenty of blooms.

It's sad, but true: the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is unable to present the annual New England Spring Flower Show at the Bayside Exposition Center for the first time in 137 years. So many New Englanders have enjoyed this show over the years - it has provided an annual 'bridge' between the New England winter and spring.

However, do not despair - although there will be no grand flower exhibition this year, there will still be "Blooms!" This event, organized by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, will be held in Boston March 13th - 15th, and will ensure that those in need of a flower fix will find some satisfaction. Intimate floral displays and many of the popular elements one has come to expect at the annual show will be found at two office complexes and a hotel, all abutting the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, one of Boston's newest urban parks.

Blooms!

Several events are planned, including Master Gardener Information Booths, orchid and bonsai exhibits, and a Benefit Cocktail Party, featuring the music of the Bo Winiker Orhestra.

When:

Friday, March 13. 8:00AM - 6:00PM.

Saturday, March 14. 10:00AM - 6:00PM.

Sunday, March 15. 10:00AM - 4:00PM.

Where:

(in these three buildings abutting the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Parkway)

One International Place

Events in this building include "Boston Landmarks Standard Flower Show," presented by the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, with fifty "inspired designs," as well as horticultural exhibits. Information regarding Massachusetts Horticultural Society Membership will also be available, as well as several demonstrations (to be determined).

125 High Street

At this location, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Design Division 2 will use flowers and plants in arrangements which celebrate several Boston neighborhoods, including Chinatown, Charlestown, The North End, Roxbury, The Greenway, South Boston, Fenway, and Jamaica Plain.

There will also be several displays on view from local garden clubs, including:

African Violet Society, Bay State

Beacon Hill Garden Club

Begonia Society

Bonsai Study Group

Camellia Society

Cactus & Succulent Society

Linx - Enrichment Club for Kids

All New England Orchid Society

Gesneriad Society

Botanical Artists

Intercontinental Boston

In this location's lobby, viewers will find "The Rose Display," a tribute to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, featuring the several varieties of roses available. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will also be presenting lectures, topics to be determined.

"Blooms!" Benefit Cocktail Party

When:

Saturday, March 14. 6:00PM - 8:00PM.

Where:

Intercontinental Boston

510 Atlantic Avenue

Boston, MA 02210.

Tickets: $75 per person. May be ordered by calling (617) 933-4995.

Cocktail attire requested.

In Addition

Simon Property Group malls, which includes Copley Place, the Mall at Chestnut Hill and Atrium Mall, are providing additional venues, where the public is welcome to experience a variety of landscape and garden exhibits in common areas throughout the malls, allowing "Blooms!" to extend its run from March 12th through March 22nd.

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