Around the Grounds with Bennett:
It’s officially fall, the ideal time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. While bulb planting may seem tedious now, the reward comes when those bright blooms emerge in early spring, bringing hope and beauty to your garden after winter’s chill.
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The Moment ~ Courtyard Garden Oasis
Sep 24, 2024 | Friends of 577, News & Updates
"The Moment" Written by Heather Gallant, 577 Executive Director Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about an original painting hanging in the Curiosity...
577 Fall Houseplant Sale
Sep 18, 2024 | Curiosity Shop, Gardens & Grounds, News & Updates
The Houseplant Sale is Back! The Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop is now featuring an updated selection of houseplants, nurtured with care by 577’s own horticulturists, Samantha Day and Bennett O. Dowling.
Music in the Gardens ~ September 14
Sep 13, 2024 | Classes & Events, News & Updates
Join us for a delightful afternoon this Saturday, September 14, from 11am to 3pm, for Music in the Gardens ~ a day filled with music, fun activities, and the chance to meet adorable kittens and cats looking for their forever homes!
Botanical Eco-Print: Flower Pounding
Sep 4, 2024 | Classes & Events, Gardens & Grounds
Nature blesses us with incredible colors as the growing season progresses, from the cheerful stained glass faces of spring pansies to the jewel tones of late summer cosmos and the fiery hues of the autumn chrysanthemums. We are surrounded by color and, as creatures who appreciate beauty, we try to capture the intricacy and vibrance in our work. Learn how we are capturing their pigments on paper and fabric through the process of eco-printing.
Community Instructor Spotlight: Say Hello to The Pats!
Aug 9, 2024 | Classes & Events, Friends of 577
Both local residents, Pat Piper and Pat Szymanowski have a passion for creativity and paper crafts. Pat and Pat delight in 577’s welcoming atmosphere, the fun and knowledgeable instructors, and the “wild but well-kept” nature of our gardens and grounds. They would like everyone to know that “It’s comfortable here. Come try it, you don’t have to be perfect. We all start somewhere.”
Everlastings Garden
Aug 9, 2024 | Gardens & Grounds
There’s nothing quite like the joy of preserving the beauty of your garden to enjoy all year round. Learn more about 577’s ‘Everlasting’ Garden
Music in the Gardens ~ August 10
Aug 9, 2024 | Classes & Events
Join us for a delightful afternoon next Saturday, August 10, for Music in the Gardens! Let your worries melt away as you immerse yourself in the...
Music in the Gardens ~ July 13
Jul 5, 2024 | Classes & Events, News & Updates
Join us for a delightful afternoon next Saturday, July 13, for Music in the Gardens! Let your worries melt away as you immerse yourself in the beautiful melodies drifting through the gardens.
National Pollinator Week
Jun 23, 2024 | Gardens & Grounds
National Pollinator Week takes place in June and is one full week of the year that commemorates and appreciates the work of these pollinator friends. But, more importantly, what can we do as individuals and as a community to help pollinators beyond this special week?