Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Tues., June 23 - Secret Gardens of Cape Cod

Why are all the gardens a secret? Anyway, we had a beautiful warm and sunny day on Cape Cod. We only wore our rain gear because we were making a fashion statement. Pam gets the award for best dressed because she had the largest umbrella and pants you couldn't see through when they got soaked.
Favorite Idea - best outdoor hot tub and shower!






Saturday, June 20, 2009

Friday, June 19 - Secret Garden Tour Newport RI



Once again "Book It" had a blast. The weather started off a little rainy, and finished with beautiful sunshine. The Secret Gardens of Newport were certainly worth the trip to Rhode Island. Louise gets the award for Best Cheerleader and kudos for getting us all to go!
Favorite Idea - rock labels.
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Monday, May 25, 2009

Thursday, June 4, 2009 - Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum

Another great day in the city! The Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum was overflowing with great paintings, tapestries, furnishings, and objects d'art. A docent gave us a fascinating-but-not-too-long talk about Isabella's life and how it related to the museum when it was being built. The indoor garden is spectacular and that alone is worth the trip. We loved that ALL the plants were in concealed pots, so they can be changed out seasonally. There is a greenhouse on the property where they raise and maintain all the plants. We loved the Cape Primrose. Pam obeyed the rule about no photography anywhere inside, but there are photos of backsides and outsides here on our share site at shutterfly http://bookit.shutterfly.com/269. Next time Betty-Jo wants to be the lead car so she does not have to go through so many red lights to keep up. A late lunch on the deck at the Hoosic (thanks, Dave!) was the perfect ending to a great day for Pam, Ann, Mary, Carol, and Betty-Jo.
Favorite Idea - white flowering tree - doesanybodyknowthename?

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - Beacon Hill Hidden Gardens

It was a fabulous day to be walking around Beacon Hill. Pam and Louise get awards for Best Dressed. Katie wins Best Guide, and she didn't even need the Owl. It was Ann, Betty-Jo, Carol, Kate, Katie, Louise, and Pam. Window boxes along all the streets were all beautiful. Lunch at Figs was great. To see photos click here http://bookit.shutterfly.com/
Favorite Idea - black window box: sweet potato/grass/lobelia.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - Inaugural Event - Arnold Arboretum





Our first event was a great success! Betty-Jo, Carol, Joy, Kate, and Louise ventured to the Arnold Arboretum to see the lilacs. On the way home a few of us stopped in Roslindale to grab a sandwich and investigate a few shops...thus the tag line in the blog title.
Favorite Idea - the name of the shop!