Enjoy a peaceful, stress-free day and create a simple summer wildflower bouquet painting using a variety of watercolor techniques including masking, wet washes, dry brush and charging color. We’ll use local colorful plant material of the season. With demonstrations and a step-by-step approach this workshop is open to all skill levels. The watercolor workshops at ... Read more
Autumn in New England is rightfully celebrated for its colorful foliage. But it's the bright, varied and colorful dahlias that capture our imagination as summer ends and provide us with a rich and vibrant palette. These glorious blooms are the subject of this colored pencil workshop. Come and learn how to use color pencil techniques ... Read more
A Day Dedicated to Plants and Gardeners!On Sunday, September 12, Hollister House Garden welcomes gardeners and garden lovers for a day of learning about plants from three extraordinary gardeners, buying plants from many of the premier nurseries in New England, and connecting with old friends.The day begins at noon with early buying at the plant ... Read more
As summer fades into fall we have invited some of the premier growers in New England to set up shop at Hollister House Garden. This is a special opportunity to purchase choice plants from Broken Arrow Nursery, David Burdick Bulbs, Cricket Hill Garden, Falls Village Flower Farm, Issima and Mc Cue Gardens. Enjoy a glass ... Read more
Get a head start on your best garden ever by taking care of it now! Daryl Beyers returns to Hollister House Garden to share his expertise on what you can do this fall to ensure a healthy garden next spring. Learn techniques to improve soil quality, protect perennials and shrubs through the winter, provide winter ... Read more
In our backyards invasive plant species alter the ecosystem by crowding out our native plants that support pollinators and birds. Christian Allyn will share solutions to help us identify and remove these unwanted troublesome invaders. He will take a close look at the characteristics of five of the worst offenders in our region and give ... Read more
