Chronicle Program on Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace and Archives in Brookline
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Chronicle programs on Olmsted projects
As you may know, our beautiful garden in the center of Arlington was designed by the Olmsted Brother's firm in 1938.These two Chronicle programs give a brief portrait of their father, Frederick Law Olmsted's work in the Boston area and showcase some of the features of Olmsted's design principals which he shared with his sons. Do you see any of these principals reflected in the design of our garden?O- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC3M3_y6zBI
A Good Time Was Had By All
On Friday June 17th the Friends of the Robbins Town Gardens held a party in the Robbins Town Garden -- the garden between the town hall and the library that was designed in 1938 by the Olmsted Brothers' firm. For a $50 ticket people were treated to a meal from either Jose’s Torta Mexicana or the Blue Ribbon Barbeque, and beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages. The added bonus was the chance to listen to the music of a great Band – What She Said https://www.facebook.com/WhatSheSaidBOS. To hear some of the songs https://soundcloud.com/whatshesaidbos/sets/the-friends-garden-party The weather was warm and breezy , the garden was beautiful and those of us who attended really enjoyed meeting and partying with old and new friends. The purpose of the party was to expose more…
Friends Garden Party
Come one, come all to the hidden garden at the center of Arlington. We'll go inside the Town Hall if it rains Your $50 ticket gets you 2 drinks ( wine, Beer or non alcoholic) a delicious meal from either Jose's Torta Mexicana or Blue Ribbon Barbeque, live music from the band 'What She Said' https://www.facebook.com/WhatSheSaidIL , and a chance to win an ornamental tree planted in your yard. Proceeds from the event will go to restoring this beautiful Olmsted Garden. For more information email frtg2018@gmail.com https://www.friendsoftherobbinstowngardens.org/garden-party/
Town Garden Work Session
Work Plan: Weeding, pruning, clearing around the Whittemore Robbins House. Serious rain will cancel. Or a rain call will be made by 7:30 am. Meeting place: Meet Emily Snyder at the Carriage House behind Whittemore Robbins House (700R Mass. Ave., Arlington Ctr.) Parking: We provide free parking permits for parking near the Carriage HouseWear gloves. Bring water and hand tools if you want. We have long-handled tools and garden carts.
Town Garden Work Session
Work Plan: Weeding, pruning, clearing around the Whittemore Robbins House. Serious rain will cancel. Or a rain call will be made by 7:30 am. Meeting place: Meet Emily Snyder at the Carriage House behind Whittemore Robbins House (700R Mass. Ave., Arlington Ctr.) Parking: We provide free parking permits for parking near the Carriage HouseWear gloves. Bring water and hand tools if you want. We have long-handled tools and garden carts.
Town Garden Work Session
Work Plan: Work in the town garden to do some pruning and light weeding. Meeting place: Meet Patsy Kraemer at the Carriage House behind Whittemore Robbins House (700R Mass. Ave., Arlington Ctr.) Parking: We provide free parking permits for parking near the Carriage HouseWear gloves. Bring water and hand tools if you want. We have long-handled tools and garden carts.
Great Article on Menotomy Indian Hunter and Arlington’s Native Peoples
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Town Garden Work Session
Meet Mona at the Carriage House and work in the Town Garden. Work plan: weeding area 7 and pruning the viburnum in area 8. This is a great opportunity to learn about pruning shrubs. Spot watering if needed. We provide free parking permits for parking near the carriage house. Wear gloves. Bring water and hand tools if you want. We have long handled tools and garden carts.