Winning T-shirt design for Lilac Sunday
If you are like us, this snowy weather is making you yearn for warm weather, and color. Check out these ideas that will remind you of both!
Western Massachusetts Home and Garden Show- schedule:
| Thursday | March 25 | 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | March 26 | 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | March 27 | 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | March 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
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-Click on their flower to go to their website. This is at the Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA.
Another flower show is being held at the other end of the state at the same time. The Boston Flower and Garden Show will be from March 24 to March 28 2010 at the Seaport World Trade Center. There are all sorts of smaller events within the larger event – check out the site for details.
Don’t want to be tied to a particular weekend? Tower Hill Botanical Garden offers an ongoing calendar of events. Its Spring Open House is April 11th, and is free. Their hours and contact information are online.
Another must-see for any time of the year is the Arnold Arboretum. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset every day (Visitor Center hours are more limited) and admission is free (donations accepted). The Arboretum is located in Boston on 125 Arborway and you can take the train in and use the subway instructions that are available on the site to find it. Lilac Sunday is on May 9 this year- this is a hugely popular event and you are advised to use public transportation. If you want to drive, parking at Alewife and picking up the T there might be an option.
The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA is another place to find color- from the native and exotic butterflies that are everywhere inside as well as from the flowers that feed them. This local gem is reopening on March 21 (call first or check site). If you dress in brightly colored clothes, the butterflies will sometimes land on you, so they say- and it seems to work!
Spring will be here before you know it!
Buyers are already coming out in droves- want to discuss listing your home? Call me at 978-537-6401 x24 or email me at gerry@realtyman.com