Massachusetts Horticultural Society is pleased to announce an exhibition of watercolor facsimiles from the Highgrove Florilegium, February 12 – March 12, 2016, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Exhibition is free and open to the public. The Highgrove Florilegium is an exquisite two-volume set of 124 facsimile botanical watercolors of plants from TRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall’s garden at his family estate in Gloucestershire, England. The Highgrove Exhibit includes books and framed botanical prints from the collection.| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| February 12 | Friday |
| February 13 | Saturday |
| February 16 | Tuesday |
| February 17 | Wednesday |
| February 20 | Saturday |
| February 25 | Thursday |
| February 26 | Friday |
| February 27 | Saturday |
| March 2 | Wednesday |
| March 3 | Thursday |
| March 5 | Saturday |
| March 10 | Thursday |
| March 11 | Friday |
| March 12 | Saturday |
Lecture by Carol Govan
Massachusetts Horticultural Society is pleased to present a lecture by Carol Govan on The History of Botanical Art surrounded by beautiful facsimiles in the Highgrove Florilegium and historic prints from Mass Hort’s collection on Tuesday, March 1, 2 – 3 p.m. Carol Govan is a professional artist, botanical illustrator and teacher. This lecture will enhance your experience of the exhibit and knowledge of botanical art. Mass Hort members: $15, non-members: $25. Hunnewell Carriage House. For reservations, click here.
Terrific exhibit – a nice way to spend a few hours… for free!