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 - 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 - 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!