Plant & Garden Events
2026
Listen to recordings of The Garden Lady program on WCAI and GBH here.
__________________________________ I am presenting some programs, virtual and in person, at Hyannis Country Garden this year. Find their event listings on their website here.
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April 13th – noon. I’ll be speaking to the Aptuxet Garden Club of Bourne. Topic: “What’s for Dinner?” Growing and cooking the freshest food on earth. Noon. Open to the public but a $5. donation requested for non-members. Details here.
April 19th – 4 PM I’m presenting a virtual class on Pruning. Cost: $10 – this is a live class that is not recorded. Details and registration here.
May 1st – 7 PM Eastern. Join me for my virtual book launching party. It’s Hydrangea Happiness. Register here.
May 3rd – 2-4 PM Book Launch Party at Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich. Registration required, and space is limited. There will be a short talk with behind-the-scenes information about Hydrangea Happiness, followed by light refreshments and a book signing.
May 17th – 1 PM A Hydrangea Happiness talk and book signing at the Osterville Library, in Osterville, MA. Hear some of the inside information about the book, and learn about this amazing group of plants.
May 29 Keeping Your Garden in Full Bloom 2-3 PM Cape Cod Museum of Art Join gardener and author C.L. Fornari for a talk about the ways you can keep your garden filled with flower power. Hear about good plants for continual flowering, learn how to plan for seasonal displays, and discover why the proper placement of plants makes all the difference. This talk will include information about annuals, perennials, shrubs and vines, including our cherished hydrangeas. After the presentation C.L. will sign copies of her new book, Hydrangea Happiness.
June 3rd Hyannis Yacht Club I’ll be speaking about Hydrangea Happiness at a luncheon on this Wednesday. Contact the Hyannis Yacht Club for reservations.
June 7 Bedrock Gardens in Lee NH 1 PM “Hydrangea Q&A: New Varieties, Better Choices, and Expert Advice” Information at Bedrockgardens.org – 603 659-2993
June 13th – 12:30 to 3 PM – I’ll be broadcasting The Garden Lady live from the CAI building at Highfield Hall in Falmouth. It’s the CAI Listener Appreciation Day. Watch how the show is produced. Get a copy of Hydrangea Happiness from Eight Cousins Bookstore who will be at the event with copies of Hydrangea Happiness… I’m happy to sign it before or after the program.
June 21 2 PM Hunnewell Lecture Hall at The Arnold Arboretum 125 Arborway, Boston MA 02130 Hydrangea Happiness talk and book signing.
July 10 Hydrangea Happiness at Hyannis Country Garden 9:30 AM to 12 PM 380 West Main Street, Hyannis MA. “Hydrangea Hookups: Finding the right hydrangea for your garden.” Talk at 9:30 followed by book signing afterwards.
July 12th – I’ll be signing copies of Hydrangea Happiness at the Provincetown Art Museum this Sunday as part of PAM’s Secret Garden Tour. 12 PM to 3 PM.
July 15 Hydrangea University at Heritage Museums and Gardens – a morning program. C.L. will be speaking about How Hydrangea Happiness Thwarts Hype and Hysteria
July 31 Outdoors at Meeting House Farm in West Barnstable 4 to 5 PM “The High Summer Garden” Sponsored by the Whelden Memorial Library – Registration required: whelden@comcast.net 508-362-2262
August 7 Book signing at Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard – Details soon.
August 14 Book signing at Mitchell’s Book Store, Nantucket – Details soon.
Events and Destinations of Interest
I am leading a class for aspiring authors of garden books on September 7th, 2025. It will take place at the Osterville Public Library. See details and registration information here.
Garden Road Trip Destinations
I have highlighted the following destinations on The Garden Lady in the past.
Heritage Museums and Gardens – Sandwich, MA
Bedrock Gardens – 19 High Road, Lee, NH
Sakonnet Gardens – RI – selected open days, reservations required
