The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
Established in 1829, Massachusetts Horticultural Library is the oldest horticultural library in the United States. Its Library and Archives is renowned for its books related to early agriculture, horticulture and landscape design, rare books, and seed and nursery catalogs. The Library’s collection includes over 20,000 volumes onsite and 5,000 rare books, manuscripts, prints, seed catalogs, […]
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Join Melissa Pace, our Garden Educator, in the Gardens on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. This Saturday, October 2, take a look at the difference between fruits and vegetables and find out just why plants produce flowers. Try your hand at vegetable stamping and create custom art to take home. FREE with Garden Admission. See you Saturday!
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Learn the art of Japanese Flower Arranging from Joanne Caccavale, Komon, Sogetsu School. In this six-week course, you will be taught the basic curriculum and receive a certificate from Tokyo upon completion of course books. Students will be provided with school books, plant material, containers and pin frogs when you come to class. Please bring garden scissors or […]
Our 36-acre property features both traditional and modern gardening styles. The display of different plants, flowers, and trees provide a beautiful setting for gatherings, walks, picnics, and more. Join us for an afternoon tour highlighting seasonal interests, garden history, and things to keep an eye out for! You're welcome to arrive early or stay late […]
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
“A Piet Oudolf Story” Summary: The first half of Deborah Chud’s “Piet Oudolf Story” traces her discovery of Piet Oudolf’s work, her research on his plant combinations, and her use of that research to create a garden in his style. The second half covers the historical context in which he emerged as a landscape designer and his basic principles of landscape design. Visit her Instagram, @pietgarden, to get a glimpse into her work. Bio: Deborah Chud is a retired physician who […]
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Join Melissa Pace, our Garden Educator, in the Gardens on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. This Saturday, October 9, learn how trees talk and create tin can phones to learn how sound waves work! FREE with Garden Admission. See you Saturday!
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
Established in 1829, Massachusetts Horticultural Library is the oldest horticultural library in the United States. Its Library and Archives is renowned for its books related to early agriculture, horticulture and landscape design, rare books, and seed and nursery catalogs. The Library’s collection includes over 20,000 volumes onsite and 5,000 rare books, manuscripts, prints, seed catalogs, […]
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Spring, summer, winter, or fall, macro photography opens the door to a wonderful new world of photo opportunities. With instructor Steve McGrath as your guide, this course will show you ways to use your existing camera gear to make spectacular macro photographs. The close-up world is a magical place full of pattern, color, and abstract […]
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
Dubbed the "Low-Maintenance Plant Trend" by Apartment Therapy and declared “Dried Flowers In Your Interior, The Interior Trend Of 2021.” by Residence Style. This class is here to teach you all the how-to’s of drying flowers and plant materials to make arrangements for your home. We will explore hanging techniques, silica drying, along with other methods […]
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
The Gardens at Elm Bank will be closing early on the below dates for Private Events. Last entry at 3pm. August 20th, 21st and the following Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until October 23rd . Also October 7th, 4th, and 21st.
Join Melissa Pace, our Garden Educator, in the Gardens on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. This Saturday, October 23, learn the ins and outs of supporting birds and other wildlife in your backyard. Create your own wildlife feeders to take home. FREE with Garden Admission. See you Saturday!
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
In October 2015, 37 floral designers and over 100 volunteers from across North America came together to fill an abandoned Detroit house with American-grown fresh flowers and living plants. An estimated 3,400 curious visitors explored the house over the 3-day exhibition, and the installation hosted 3 weddings and dinner for 180 people. The project […]
Nothing brings spring to your home like a beautiful pot of blooming bulbs. In this class you’ll learn how to buy the correct bulbs for indoor forcing and how to plant and hold them for spring blooming. See a multitude of indoor bulb planting ideas - then plant and bring home a perfectly planted pot […]
Listen in on the storybook adventures narrated by our Garden Educator, Melissa Pace. Bring a blanket or chair and join the squirrels, birds, and other garden creatures as we spread out in the grassy Maple Grove, picnics welcome! Geared towards preschool age children and younger. This drop-in event is included with garden admission or Free for MHS Members. […]
Established in 1829, Massachusetts Horticultural Library is the oldest horticultural library in the United States. Its Library and Archives is renowned for its books related to early agriculture, horticulture and landscape design, rare books, and seed and nursery catalogs. The Library’s collection includes over 20,000 volumes onsite and 5,000 rare books, manuscripts, prints, seed catalogs, […]
Join Melissa Pace, our Garden Educator, in the Gardens on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. This Saturday, October 30, learn the ins and outs of supporting birds and other wildlife in your backyard. Create your own wildlife feeders to take-home. FREE with Garden Admission. See you Saturday!
The Gardens will close to visitors after October 31, 2021. We will reopen on November 26th for our annual Festival of Trees event which runs through December 19th. The gardens are then closed to visitors until April 1st, 2022. Classes and Workshops will run year round.
Final Day for public garden access. We will reopen on November 26th for Festival of Trees.
Drawing and Painting for the Petrified Get started painting! All abilities and anxiety levels welcome. In this relaxed, informative seminar with plenty of helpful demonstrations, you will develop your drawing and painting skills. Education Director Sarah Roche encourages your observational skills to grow in this relaxed seminar with plenty of helpful demonstrations. Experiment with line drawings and […]
The Board of Trustees of Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) has announced its 2020-21 Honorary Medals recipients. They will be celebrated at the Honorary Medals Dinner at The Gardens at Elm Bank. This year, MHS will hold the 119th ceremony in a 190-year tradition of awarding medals to individuals and organizations for their contributions to excellence […]
This workshop is designed to be both an enjoyable and playful introductory art project for the art novice and will also help the more experienced artist to further develop their skills in composition, pattern maaking and design. You will be creating interesting shapes, and exploring texture all through the use of collage. Together we will create textured paste paper using colorful paint mixtures and a variety […]
The Gardens at Elm Bank
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
General Admission: $10
Members: Free
617-933-4900
Gardens
Open April 1 to October 31
7 Days a Week: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Last entry time 5 p.m.
Office
Mon – Fri: 9am-5pm
