The Garden at Elm Bank
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Saturday, September 20
9-10am MHS Member Hour
10am-6pm (last entry at 5pm)
Sunday, September 21
9-10am MHS Member Hour
10am-5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
Prices do not include fees
Adults (18+): $25
Children (3-17): $10
Kids 2 & under: Free
MHS Members: $12
Children of Members: FREE
Explore the plant, lifestyle, home, and food vendors who will be joining us at the Flower Show!
Elsabelle Paper Co
Indo-Chic Imports LLC
Lavender Blue
Line&Co
New England Olive Oil Company
Pam's Pashminas
Purple Acornz Creations
Sunny Window
Wellesley Books
Elsabelle Paper Co
Indo-Chic Imports LLC
Lavender Blue
Line&Co
New England Olive Oil Company
Pam's Pashminas
Purple Acornz Creations
Sunny Window
Wellesley Books
MORE TBA SOON!
Founder, Floral Lab
Award winner Carrie Chang founded Floral Lab in 2007 with the intention to bring an artist's perspective to floral design.
"I want to do for flowers what your interior designer does for your home, what your personal chef does for your cuisine. fine arts floral design is another kind of beauty that can both decorate a space and speak to the senses."
Owner, Thistle
Thistle - Susan Nock Garden Design is based in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and serves the surrounding metro-west Boston area. We specialize in residential garden design and custom container gardens for homes and businesses.
Susan Nock, owner of Thistle, is an award-winning container garden designer whose work has won Garden Gate Magazine’s 2024 Container Garden Challenge and the “best container gardener” award by the Massachusetts Landscape and Nursery Association in 2022. You can see her work featured in Garden Gate magazine, New England Home magazine, Wellesley Weston Magazine, Gardenista, and other publications. She also writes on garden-related topics and has been published by Fine Gardening Magazine.
Gretel Anspach is a data-driven, retired systems engineer who brings an engineer’s precision to every horticultural endeavor. A mathematics graduate of MIT, she spent her career at Raytheon before channeling her analytical mindset into the world of horticulture. She currently serves as a trustee of Massachusetts Horticultural Society and is a Lifetime Master Gardener, recognized with MMGA’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.
With over two decades of experience in food pantry gardening, Gretel first led Raytheon’s company garden initiative, then went on to independently establish and maintain a 20,000-square-foot production garden serving the Marlborough and Maynard food pantries.
Gretel is known for demystifying the science behind gardening, combining her background in math and systems thinking with a passion for sharing knowledge. Her work bridges the gap between data and dirt—proving that logical thinking and healthy soil can grow more than just plants.
Riji, Sogetsu School of Ikebana
Joanne was born and raised in Singapore, she came to school in the US in 1985 and stayed. Educated and trained as an attorney, she, however, prefers flowers to law. A professionally trained floral designer she switched to Japanese Flower Arranging twenty-two years ago and has been teaching for sixteen years.
She is a perennial exhibitor at the New England/Boston Flower Show and did the MFA Art in Bloom for many years for her Garden Club. She is a Past President (twice) of Ikebana International Boston Chapter and is presently the Director of the Boston Chapter of Sogetsu School.
She holds the rank of Riji (highest rank) from the Sogetsu School. She teaches regular classes at her studio at home and also at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. She regularly conducts workshops for the Sogetsu School of Massachusetts. On a yearly basis, she has made the Ikebana stage installation for the Japanese Emperor’s Birthday Reception at the Massachusetts State House.
Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required.
Timed entry slots are 1-hour long. You’re welcome to enter at any point during your 1-hour entry slot.
Saturday, September 20
9-10am Members-only hour
10am-5pm entries available (event closes at 6pm)
Sunday, September 21
9-10am Members-only hour
10am-4:30pm entries available (event closes at 5:30pm)
Main parking for this event will be on our lower field area. Our paved lot is reserved for ADA parking during the event.
Registered service animals are permitted. Other dogs, including support animals, are not permitted for health and safety reasons.
Guests with food allergies are welcome to bring their own food; we kindly ask that you adhere to a pack-in, pack-out policy. Food trucks will be available on site throughout the weekend.
The Flower Show is classified as a special event and we do not offer standard admission during the event. Discounts on Flower Show tickets are reserved for MHS Members.
During the Fall Flower Show, our General Admission discounts do not apply.
Thank you for your support of MHS's programs, which promotes our mission of changing lives through horticulture.
Core garden areas are accessible by a paved road. Restrooms and buildings include ramps and accessible restrooms. Some displays and some garden paths consist of grass or crushed stone.
By entering the Garden at Elm Bank, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph, video, and audio for MHS promotional purposes.
Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required and can be purchased at masshort.org/fall-flower-show/tickets.
No, tickets will not be sold on site. You must purchase tickets in advance at masshort.org/fall-flower-show/tickets or fallflowershow.org.
Adults (18+): $25 ($27.96 including fees)
Children (3-17): $10 ($11.96 including fees)
Kids 2 & under: Free
MHS Members: $12 ($14.09 including fees)
Children of Members: FREE
Each time slot has a limited number of tickets. You may purchase as many general admission tickets that are available in your chosen slot. We are unable to offer group ticket discounts for this event.
Members: Individual Members can purchase 1 ticket at the Member rate; Dual Members may purchase 2 tickets at the Member rate; Supporter Members and above may purchase 4 tickets at the Member rate.
Additional tickets should be purchased at the non-member rate. If you wish to upgrade your membership to purchase more tickets, please contact membership@masshort.org during weekday office hours.
Children under 2 are free, but please include free "Kids 2 and under" tickets in your ticket reservation.
MHS Members receive discounts on tickets & fees and early access to the event! Members can reserve tickets for the 9-10am hour before the event opens to the public at 10am.
Adults: $27.96 $14.09 each*
Kids: $11.96 FREE
*Ticket Limit:
Individual Members: 1 Member Adult Ticket
Dual Members: 2 Member Adult Tickets
Supporter Members: 4 Member Adult Tickets
To get your membership discount, follow these steps:
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please ensure you're able to attend your selected date and time before purchasing your tickets.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please ensure you're able to attend your selected date and time before purchasing your tickets.
Flower Show is open rain or shine. There is plenty to explore both indoors and outdoors!
We recommend you arrive 5-10 minutes before your designated time to ensure a stress-free experience. The 1-hour time slot listed on your ticket purchase is your entry window. Once you enter the event, you are welcome to stay as long as you please until the event closes for the day:
Saturday, September 20 Event Closes at 6pm (last entry at 5pm)
Sunday, September 21 Event Closes at 5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
You are welcome to stay in the Garden until we close for the day, which is 1 hour after the last entry for that date. Visits can last 3-5 hours to explore everything the Flower Show has to offer, including the beautiful garden, exhibitions, vendors, family programs, and demonstrations. Food trucks will be available throughout the weekend.
Join us at the Preview Party
Friday, September 19 from 6-9pm
Join us for an immersive experience in the Garden to get a first-look at the fully judged exhibits, mingle with exhibitors and fellow plant lovers, and enjoy exceptional food and unique beverages by William Ference Catering.
Your preview party ticket includes a Premier Flower Show Ticket, which can be used either Saturday or Sunday at any time slot without pre-registration.
Floral Attire Encouraged
Hats & Fascinators Welcome
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