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Please join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at all of our outstanding events throughout the year which bring together people who are enthusiastic about the enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment. All events listed will be held at MHS Horticulture Center, unless otherwise noted. For education events see our upcoming Educational Classes, Lectures and Workshops. May Society Row Plant Sale and American Rhododendron Society Sale
On May 18th, we feature Society Row Plant Sale, which we believe is one of the most relevant events in line with our mission. We are excited to have a day when the public really can “Ask the Experts” as you can add to your collection of rare and unusual plants sold by the growers themselves. (read more) June Honorary Medals Gala Dinner Massachusetts Marketplace Festival The summer is a season of enjoyment at MHS with our Massachusetts Marketplace Festival, which celebrates the finest products from New England fields, farms, gardens and kitchens. The annual festival features vendor and information booths, specialty foods, live music, children’s crafts, and a train ride. September Paint! Plein Air Painting October Weezie’s Fall Family Fling Looking for fall family fun? Join us at MHS for an array of children’s activities around our beautiful gardens. Enjoy fresh apple cider and apple cider donuts as a refreshing fall snack. Take our scavenger hunt challenge, Trexploration™ and follow our trail through the gardens to discover nature’s treasures. New England Spring Flower Show and Preview Party Our most spectacular event during the year is the annual New England Spring Flower Show. The2009 Flower Show will be held March 14-22, 2009 at the Bayside Expo Center in Boston. Please visit the show to get your first taste of spring! Visit our complete section about this event . |
Another popular event is the annual Honorary Medals Gala Dinner at which MHS honors individuals of great merit in the world of horticulture by awarding coveted medals in honor of their service, accomplishments and records of achievements. Considered among the most prestigious horticultural awards in America, buy your ticket early to join us for a very special night you won’t forget. (
With a beautiful New England autumn backdrop, we are excited to announce the 3rd annual Paint! Plein Air Painting Event, in which MHS features award-winning artists painting en plein air on September 18 – 19 at pre-selected sites throughout the 188 acres of Elm Bank Horticulture Center. A gala auction of the artwork will culminate the Paint! experience on Saturday, September 20.
