Garden Events
Gordon an Mary Hayward’s gardens, Westminster, site of the Westminster Cares Annual Garden Tour, July 11 and 12, along with four other noteworthy gardens in Westminster.
Hildene
1005 Hildene Rd Manchester
http://www.hildene.org, 802-362-1788
Celebration of Peonies. Traditionally the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks of June when the Formal Garden signals the beginning of the season with 1,000’s of peony blooms; many of them from the original 1907 plants.
From Our Garden to Yours
170 Main St. and Town Common Wardsboro
http://www.friendsofwardsborolibrary. org.
Sat, May 23 9a-2p Rain or Shine, Bright annuals, hardy perennials, hanging baskets, shrubs, Gilfeather turnip seedlings and seeds. On the same day is the Library Trustees’ Bake Sale on the Town Common, Main St. (bake sale profits benefit the Wardsboro Public Library) Tickets go on sale for the Best Raffle Ever! You can print your own tickets online at Drawing is on July 4th after the parade.
Walker Farm
1190 US Route 5, East Dummerston
Display gardens and the scenic views of the Connecticut River valley provide a splendid backdrop for educational opportunities at the Walker Farm. Check the website for information on classes like “Fruit Trees: Selecting, Growing and Pruning Varieties for a Home Orchard,” “Raspberries, Blueberries and Strawberries: Creating and Maintaining the Berry Patch of Your Dreams,” and “Pots in the Garden: Designing, Planting and Placing Seasonal Containers in the Garden,” as a few examples.
Boyd Family Farm
125 East Dover Road, Wilmington
http://www.boydfamilyfarm.com, (802) 464-5618
The Boyd Family Farm is located in the Deerfield Valley, just minutes from Wilmington Center. In the summer you can come pick you own flowers and blueberries and find an extensive array of perennials and annuals. You can also take part in one of their many workshops, including offerings like “Hanging Basket & Planter Workshop,” “Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes for Fathers,” and more. Visit the website for more information.
Gordon and Mary Hayward’s gardens, Westminster
The Gardens of Westminster
Westminster
http://www.westminstercares.org
Sat, July 11 and Sun, July 12. See five beautiful gardens, featuring the gardens of Gordon and Mary Hayward. Sponsored by Westminster Cares. Rain or shine. Admission $15 (2 for $25). Discounted tickets online.
New Plants New Voices
http://www.northhillgarden.com
Held at Mount Snow, the 20th Annual Symposium at North Hill features information about new plants, new ideas, and a new and upcoming generation of gardeners. Spring in Vermont:
Painting the Garden from Life with Kathy Anderson
At Village Arts of Putney
114 Westminster Rd., Putney
May 27-29, 9a-4p. Tuition: $350. In this three-day workshop, Kathy Anderson will provide short demos focusing on composition and blocking-in a strong design, which can be confusing when painting from life in the garden. Specific emphasis will be on how to keep flowers transparent and delicate, and how to mass in leaves without too much detail. Kathy will explain methods to keep your painting true to the feeling of a natural garden while maintaining movement throughout. To register, please contact Anderson at kathy@kathyandersonstudio.com.
