The Providential Gardener

RI Rose Society is for All Rose Lovers

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the RI Rose Society is welcoming friends and visitors to join them Saturday, February 8, 9:30am at the Garden Classroom of the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center to share stories, ask questions, and get... Read more →

News from The Rhode Island Land Trust Council

The Rhode Island Land Trust Council has a newsletter you might be interested in receiving. To subscribe, send an email request to [email protected] I have just finished putting all the meeting announcements in What Grows On in Rhode Island and... Read more →

Providence Tomorrow ~ Rethinking the Northeast Section of the City

A series of workshops for the Mount Hope, Hope, and Blackstone neighborhoods next week should produce some interesting ideas, because a lot of neighbors are taking a strong interest. See the Providence Tomorrow website for details, as well as the... Read more →

Coastweeks 2007 ~ A Celebration of the Coast

There are so many events coming up as part of Coastweeks 2007—A Celebration of the Coast, from September 15 through October 13, that I must give you fair warning! Take out your calendar and check out their calendar on the... Read more →

Dig In and Grow: Gardening Activities that Help People Blossom

Gardening for Good is offering an all-day session, Friday, April 20, on therapeutic gardening at URI, East Farm, Kingston. Earlybird registration is April 6. Check out their website for further details: Dig In and Grow: Gardening Activities that Help People... Read more →

Organics & You: Making the Switch

ORGANICS AND YOU: MAKING THE SWITCH A Workshop for Land Care Professionals & Municipal Employees Monday March 12, 2007, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Aspray Boat House, 2 East View Street Warwick, RI, (Adjoining Pawtuxet Park) PARENTS, SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND... Read more →

About Condensed Events from the Providential Gardener

I am developing a comprehensive, integrated quick list by date of everything interesting to The Providential Gardener in or near Rhode Island. I'm including activities of both large and small organizations. I love impossible missions! This project began in late... Read more →

RI Flower & Garden Show ~ Advance Tickets are on Sale

The Rhode Island Flower Show will take place February 22-25, 2007 in the RI Convention Center and will feature over 30 garden exhibitions and displays, renowned horticultural guest speakers and marketplace vendors. Advanced tickets can be purchased through February 12th... Read more →

Hazard Trees & Trees, People, and the Law

Full Day Seminars Hazard Trees / Trees, People, & the Law Providence, Rhode Island, March 6-7, 2007 Full Brochure and Registration information available at www.arborday.org/hazardtrees. Hazard Trees Seminar- will help individuals learn to analyze the setting, assess the risks, and... Read more →

Time to Sign up for the New England Grows! Convention

Check out the website of the February 6-8 convention, New England Grows! This Boston "green industry" convention in its 15th year has an earlybird registration discount and a lot of folks could afford to go. More than 700 exhibitors will... Read more →