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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Floral Design Classes Begin Next Week



Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute
The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning


Floral Design Partnership with Hillside Nurseries
Classes Begin September 15
The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning, in conjunction with Hillside Nurseries, is pleased to offer their first Floral Design Partnership Seminars. This flexible program, consisting of 5 individual workshops, has been developed to introduce you to the enjoyment and satisfaction the art of floral design holds. 

Whether you are the amateur home florist or the potential budding professional, these hands-on evening classes offer an exciting exploration for you. Your registration fee is all inclusive and will provide you with a finished product that you can take home each week.

You can register for all of the courses or just one - it's up to you. See registration options below.

 
Outdoor fall decorating has never been easier and more fun and better yet - at this class we will discuss how to create an inexpensive, yet sophisticated outdoor display for your home AND show you a sample display. You will see how to add a bit of nature into your front porch or yard fall decorating scheme to enhance its overall curb appeal. Together, we will then build a planter that you can integrate with your exterior display. If you have a favorite planter, plan to bring it with you. It should be between 10 and 12 inches in diameter and height. If you don't have a favorite planter, we can provide one for you.

Want to take a more natural approach with your pumpkin decorating?  Well, you can skip the spider webs and jack-o-lanterns. At this class you will learn how simply carving a hole in a pumpkin and filling it up with your favorite fall blooms can create an exquisite centerpiece and decoration.

 October 6 - Cornucopia - A Thanksgiving Tradition Nothing says fall like a beautiful cornucopia arrangement. When you attend this class you will learn how to make a quick and easy cornucopia for your Thanksgiving table, a centerpiece that is beautiful and sure to impress.

A festive treat for the holidays, at this class you will learn how to create a traditional, natural looking boxwood tree. This timeless design will be an elegant addition to you holiday decorations OR it will make a fabulous present. AND boxwoods are long lasting. They stay fresh from five to eight weeks, if watered daily.

At this class you will be making a magnificent arrangement, suitable for any of your holiday events. As a beautiful Christmas centerpiece decoration, this unique arrangement will mix the colors and textures of the season around the base of a glowing single candle. You will decorate with velvet ribbon.

When
Beginning September 15

All classes 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday evenings. 

Space is limited so register early

Where
Hillside Nurseries
823 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
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AUTUMN FLORAL CREATIONS

This fall you can experience 5 different floral design opportunities


Bring Autumn & the Holidays home with you
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Monday, April 27, 2015

Franklin Beautification Day to be May 16

Join the Franklin Downtown Partnership and the Franklin Garden Club and help add a colorful touch of spring to downtown and the Town Common on Saturday, May 16.
Volunteers and sponsors are needed to help with the 12th annual Beautification Day from 9 a.m. to Noon, rain or shine. This year’s color scheme honors American service men and women.
Volunteers plant flowers on the Main Street bridge last spring
Volunteers plant flowers on the Main Street bridge last spring

“We chose a patriotic theme this year to remember those who have served and continue to serve our country both at home and overseas,” says Eileen Mason, Beautification Day chairperson.
Red, white and blue flowers and greenery will adorn the Common’s memorial gardens as well as the planter boxes along the bridge and in front of several businesses downtown. The plants will be hardy enough to withstand full sunlight and this summer’s harsh construction environment.  
Residents interested in volunteering, especially students in need of community service hours, should contact Eileen Mason at emason11@verizon.net. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. on the center island in front of the Rome Restaurant.
According to Mason, the Franklin High School hockey teams and volunteers from the YMCA will once again pull on garden gloves and help spruce up the downtown to create a welcoming environment.

Volunteers plant flowers on the Main Street bridge last spring
Volunteers plant flowers on the Main Street bridge last spring



Sponsors and donations are needed to help cover costs associated with the beautification committee’s year-round efforts. Tax-exempt donations help with planning, installation, and maintenance of the spring plantings and holiday decorations.
For as little as $150 businesses or residents can sponsor the group’s efforts. All sponsors will receive acknowledgement in the local papers and on the Partnership’s website and social media.
More information about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of business owners, community leaders and residents working together to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. The FDP currently has over 200 members and welcomes all businesses and residents. For more information, please contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774) 571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
Eileen Mason coordinates the annual event

Click here to download the 2015 Beautification press release.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Floral Design Workshops in partnership with Hillside Nurseries

The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin, in conjunction with Hillside Nurseries, is pleased to offer their first Floral Design Partnership Seminars, a five week program developed to introduce you to the pleasures, satisfaction and financial opportunities of exploring the art of floral design. Whether you are interested in floral design for your own personal occasions or the various seasons of the year or you are considering a floral design career of your own, this series will give you the opportunity to explore.

These hands-on evening classes with Brenda, Sandra and Karen – designers who are part of the Hillside Nurseries team with more than 135 combined years of experience – will guide you through an exciting adventure. 

You can register for all of the courses or just one – it’s up to you. It’s a program that will fit your schedule. Your registration fee is all inclusive and will provide you with a finished product that you can take with you each week.

All classes will start promptly at 6:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm on Tuesday evenings. Space is limited so register early.

Register for the entire series for $250 OR Register for an individual class and pay $55 for each class.

Just go to www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Adult Ed to get started.

March 10 – Dish Garden in a Basket – Stunning varieties of fresh green plants will be used to create your classic dish garden. Echoing a time-honored tradition that began centuries ago in Asia, this rich garden of greenery will add unique style to your home.

March 17 – Bulb Garden with Tulips, Hyacinth and Daffodils – Easy-to-grow Bulb Gardens explode with color – a whole garden’s worth of beauty nestled into an attractive container. You will love an array of colors, forms and fragrances creating a beautiful parade of brilliant blooms. Your home will be painted with the amazing shades of spring long after (or before) it’s here.

March 24 – Short-stem Mixed Rose Arrangement –The same quality as long-stem roses – just a little shorter! You will find the special ‘shorty’s’ range is simply perfect for all occasions – whether you’re celebrating a romantic anniversary, saying thank you, or wishing somebody special a happy birthday, you can’t go far wrong with this beautiful bouquet….and this is the class where you learn how to build it.

April 7 – 18” Silk Forsythia Wreath – Embrace spring and summer with a brilliant Yellow Silk Forsythia Wreath. The traditional yellow forsythia pops from a twiggy perch and seems to sport a gorgeous breath.

April 14 – Mixed Arrangement – Can’t decide which type of flower you like best? You don’t have to! This session will show you how to create flower bouquets with an assortment of flower types, perfect for any occasion or recipient.

Franklin High School on a winter's night
Franklin High School on a winter's night

About The Center for Adult Education Community Learning at Franklin

The Center for Adult Education Community Learning at Franklin is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute and is dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for adults in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities. Diverse and enriched education and experiences are the goals of The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin. 
~ Our commitment extends to working professionals, senior citizens, persons with special needs and those in transition 
For more information, please contact The Center for Adult Education office at 508-613-1480 or email adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

#franklingrows: photo challenge

Found on the Franklin Town Common
Found on the Franklin Town Common
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#franklingrows 1

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#franklingrows 2

#franklingrows 3
#franklingrows 3

We can keep this open and if you have other photos to share, please send them along.


Thursday, July 3, 2014

red, white, and blue

The Franklin Downtown Partnership found the proper mix of flower blossoms this year. The mix of red, white, and blue blossoms gives the downtown a patriotic color.

red, white, and blue downtown colors
red, white, and blue downtown colors

red, white, and blue downtown colors 1
red, white, and blue downtown colors 1

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red, white, and blue downtown colors 2

red, white, and blue downtown colors 3
red, white, and blue downtown colors 3

Individual citizens can join the Partnership for only $25/year. For additional information about the Franklin Downtown Partnership visit their webpage  http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Monday, May 26, 2014

Downtown red, white and blue

Thanks to the Franklin Downtown Partnership and a host of volunteers for decorating and planting this year. The mix of red, white and blue flowers hopefully will grow healthy and colorfully this year.

planter along railroad bridge railing
planter along railroad bridge railing


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planter along railroad bridge railing 1

planter along railroad bridge railing 2
planter along railroad bridge railing 2


Additional photos from the Beautification Day can be found on the Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2014/05/downtown-in-bloom.html

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Beautification Day - early results

Did you notice that Franklin got  its beautification treatment on Saturday? There are flowers in the flower pots on the triangle, the boxes along the bridge railing and in the planters on the island at Emmons and Main St.

Courtesy of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, local business sponsors and the help of many volunteers!


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spring flowers

The flowers are a mix of red, white and blue with a yellow for accent.

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planter on the Triangle

The blue are rather quiet and small but should fill in nicely as the season progresses

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flower box along the bridge railing

There was careful choice in the selection, all for hardiness and then considerations for shape and color

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flower beds and sponsor sign
Around the 4th of July, these flower beds should look less like they were newly planted and more like they are brimming with growth!

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flower bed and sponsor sign

As you pass by, consider thanking the Downtown Partnership, the business sponsors and all the volunteer time to help make Franklin as colorful and welcoming as it is!

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flower box along the bridge railing

Did you know that you could join the Franklin Downtown Partnership as an individual citizen for only $25/year? The form and details are contained on the website. http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Updated: the Franklin Downtown Partnership posted their thank you to the sponsors and volunteers here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2013/05/beautification-day-recap.html

Friday, April 19, 2013

A quiet moment

Given the rapidly developing events in the search for the Marathon bombing suspects, we can take a moment or two to reflect on the natural good life around us.

spring flowers
spring flowers

The residents of Watertown, Newtown, Belmont, Cambridge, Alston/Brighton are being asked to stay indoors. Businesses are being asked not to open. No vehicle traffic in or around that area.

Be safe folks!



Sunday, April 8, 2012

Happy Easter!

No matter what religious beliefs you hold, spring time brings new life to this world that we inhabit.

Spring colors!

Enjoy the signs of new life!