Upcoming Events
After winning film festival awards from Florida to Montreal, “A Chemical Reaction” will be presented at a special one-night showing at The Regent Theatre in Arlington on September 16th at 7:00 PM.
The feature documentary tells the story of an unlikely community initiative in Hudson, Quebec started with one lone voice. In 1984 Dr. June Irwin, a dermatologist, noticed a connection between her patients’ health conditions and their exposure to chemical pesticides and herbicides. She brought her concerns to town meetings that lawn chemicals posed severe health risks and had unknown side effects on the environment.
Dr. Irwin’s relentless arguments and persuasive data eventually led the town to enact a by-law that banned the use of all chemical pesticides and herbicides. The most mighty chemical companies in North America pushed back with their full legal weight on the tiny town. This set off a chain of high-profile court cases that culminated in the Canadian Supreme Court in 2001 with startling and industry-changing results. Executive Producer, Paul Tukey, a former HGTV host and the founder of the U.S. non-profit organization known as SafeLawns.org, is one of the nation’s leading experts on organic lawn care. After becoming seriously ill with acute pesticide sensitivity from applying chemical lawn products in his own lawn care business, Paul became an outspoken advocate for alternatives to chemical lawn care. He travels across the country lecturing on the subject and has written the leading book, “The Organic Lawn Care Manual.” Paul Tukey appears frequently on screen while interviewing key figures in the anti-pesticide movement in Canada and the U.S.
It’s reported that 78 million U.S households use home and garden pesticides. This accounts for the spreading of 67 million pounds of synthetic pesticides on lawns annually. Americans spend $700 million each year on pesticides for green, weed-free lawns. The award-winning documentary film “A Chemical Reaction” – while being a heart-warming, inspirational story about the origin of the natural lawn care movement in Canada and the U.S.– is also a powerful tool for individuals and organizations interested in reducing and/or eliminating pesticides from the environment, especially around homes and schools.
Did you know that what you do for your lawn right now can make all the difference next spring and summer? Join us as SafeLawns’ organic turf expert Kristina MacPherson explains how, with a little elbow grease and a few well chosen lawn products you can revive your lawn, grow thicker healthier grass and reduce weeds. You can also help your lawn become more drought- and disease-resistant, so you can reduce watering and pesticides. Q&A welcome.
Did you know that what you do for your lawn right now can make all the difference next spring and summer? Join us as our lawn pro, James Redding explains how, with a little elbow grease and a few well chosen lawn products you can revive your lawn, grow thicker healthier grass and reduce weeds. You can also help your lawn become more drought- and disease-resistant, so you can reduce watering and pesticides. Q&A welcome.
Mums are great, but if you’re interested in new ideas in fall color join Yvonne Russel, Horticulturalist, for an inspirational seminar on how to combine annuals, perennials, herbs, and evergreens to create fabulous, colorful planters & garden arrangements.
Mums are great, but if you’re interested in new ideas in fall color join Karen & Aji for an inspirational seminar on how to combine annuals, perennials, herbs, and evergreens to create fabulous, colorful planters & garden arrangements.
Join us at this Free Urban Mardi Gras Festival for stage performances from over 30 rock bands, multi-cultural street performances, artists/vendors market, international food court, arcade, face painting, airbrush tattoos, and balloon twisting. Giveaways and sampling, too! Stop by our booth for a chance to win a $50 Mahoney’s gift certificate!
Visit www.allstonvillagestreetfair.com for directions and info.
Come in and meet Barry Green II, president of Jonathan Green Lawn Care Products, from 10am to 2pm. Learn from a true turf growing guru. Q&A welcome.
Did you know that what you do for your lawn right now can make all the difference next spring and summer? Join us as our panel of experts (including SafeLawns’ organic turf expert Kristina MacPherson, Jonathan Green guru Jeff Moore, and in-house experts Brian & Joanie Roche) explains how, with a little elbow grease and a few well chosen lawn products you can revive your lawn, grow thicker healthier grass and reduce weeds. You can also help your lawn become more drought- and disease-resistant, so you can reduce watering and pesticides. Q&A welcome.
Love tulips and daffodils? Well, if you want them next spring, you have got to plant bulbs this fall. Join us as resident bulb booster, Peter Vera, presents this practical demonstration. Learn about bulb selection, growing conditions, and planting technique. Novices welcome.
Join Mahoney’s horticulturalists, Dave Carpinella & Marcia Chapman, for an informative, inspiring seminar on perennial and shrub gardens specifically for the Cape. Learn composition and design techniques, which varieties are Cape-hardy and how to keep your plants healthy all winter long. Discussion includes Holland bulbs and season-extending cold-tolerant annuals.
Tired of the same ol’, same ol’? Our designer Sara will be hosting an inspirational seminar showcasing the diverse selection of materials available for Fall plantings. We’ll present endless options for rich, jewel-toned foliage and flowers, without a mum in sight. We’ll show you how to combine annuals, perennial, herbs, even evergreens to create a unique and colorful look. Come and be inspired!!
Join our Nursery Manager, Mike Pinkham, for an informative, inspiring seminar on perennial and shrub gardens. Learn composition and design techniques, which varieties are hardy for the Northeast and how to keep your plants healthy all winter long. Discussion includes Holland bulbs and season-extending cold-tolerant annuals.
No luck with houseplants? Just getting started? Our houseplant specialist, Marj Cutting, will discuss everything you need to know about growing plants indoors. She’ll discuss basic care, which types of plants do well in the 3 different light levels, plants that are easy care and plants that aren’t. She’ll also cover common insect problems, what to do about them and when to repot. Q&A welcome!
Did you know that what you do for your lawn right now can make all the difference next spring and summer? Join us as SafeLawns’ organic turf expert Kristina MacPherson explains how, with a little elbow grease and a few well-chosen lawn products you can revive your lawn, grow thicker healthier grass and reduce weeds. You can also help your lawn become more drought- and disease-resistant, so you can reduce watering and pesticides. Q&A welcome.
Mums are great, but if you’re interested in new ideas in fall color join our designer Marj Cutting for an inspirational seminar on how to combine annuals, perennials, herbs, and evergreens to create fabulous, colorful planters & garden arrangements. Marj has been creating custom potted arrangements for Mahoney’s for 14 years - she’ll be sure to wow you!
Baffled at the thought of making a container garden? Come in and learn how container gardens came to be, the different types of containers available, and how to select the right plants for your particular container & location. Also brush up on the best things to plant now and how to make your containers last through the winter months.
Baffled at the thought of making a container garden? Come in and learn how container gardens came to be, the different types of containers available, and how to select the right plants for your particular container & location. Also brush up on the best things to plant now and how to make your containers last through the winter months.
No luck with houseplants? Just getting started? Our houseplant specialist, Karen McNaughton, along with Aji Gnanaratnam, will discuss everything you need to know about growing plants indoors. They will discuss basic care, which types of plants do well in the 3 different light levels, plants that are easy care and plants that aren’t. They’ll also cover common insect problems, what to do about them and when to repot. Q&A welcome!
Did you know that what you do for your lawn right now can make all the difference next spring and summer? Join us as our lawn pro, James Redding & Jonathan Green guru Jeff Moore explain how, with a little elbow grease and a few well chosen lawn products you can revive your lawn, grow thicker healthier grass and reduce weeds. You can also help your lawn become more drought- and disease-resistant, so you can reduce watering and pesticides. Q&A welcome.
We’ve created this seminar especially for children. Our team member Maria, who is also a 4th grade teacher, will explain plants and their care in a manner that is easy for children to understand. The children will also have the opportunity to repot and take home a goldfish plant of their very own. Caring for a plant is a great way to teach responsibility! It’s never too early to start a lifelong bond with nature. All ages welcome.
A delicious, warm, fun way to spend winter Saturdays
Join us for Mahoney’s Winter ”farmers-plus” Market: featuring locally-grown root vegetables, herbs, fruits, cheeses, meats, smoked fish, baked breads and desserts, coffees, olive oils, plus select jewelry & clothing.
Visit our Falmouth Location, Saturdays January 7th - March 17th, 10am - 2pm
Participating Vendors Include
- Amber Crowley
- Anita Gail’s Garden
- The Cape Cod Cookie
- The Cape Cod Lady
- Church Pies of Cape Cod
- Coastal Vineyards - 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/17
- Cranberry Barn Kitchens
- The Danish Pastry House
- E&T Farm
- The Farm Institute
- Fromage á Trois
- Green Pond Fish Market
- Guanina Primitive Art
- John Callahan Soy Candles
- Joslin Foods
- Moonlight Rose Alpacas
- Morning Bird Botanicals
- Oakdale Farm
- Old World Goldsmith
- Olio di Melli
- A Perfect Scarf
- Randa Glass - 1/28, 2/4, 2/25, 3/3
- Rein’s Real Rye
- Silverbrook Farms
- Simple Fashion
- Sirenetta Seaside Chocolatier
- Sparkles - 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
- Stone Candles
- Summer House Natural Soaps
- Thyme After Thyme
- Traci’s Kitchen
- Treasures by the Sea
- Westport Rivers Winery - 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/10
- Windows by Joyce
A delicious, warm, fun way to spend winter Saturdays
Join us for Mahoney’s Winter ”farmers-plus” Market: featuring locally-grown root vegetables, herbs, fruits, cheeses, meats, smoked fish, baked breads and desserts, coffees, olive oils, plus select jewelry & clothing.
Visit our Winchester Location, Saturdays January 14th - March 17th, 10am - 2pm
Participating Vendors
- Barefoot Books
- C&C Lobster and Fish
- Cannistraci Fine Foods
- Centerville Pie Company - 2/11, 2/25, 3/10
- Coastal Vinyards - 2/11, 2/25, 3/10
- The Danish Pastry House
- Deb’s Cookies
- Doves and Figs
- Fastachi Nuts
- Fior D’Italia Pasta
- Gardens Galore
- Goodies
- Havard Sweet Boutique
- J&B Butcher
- Kaleidoscope Soaps
- KO Catering Company - 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
- Moolight Rose Alpacas
- Oakdale Farm
- Olio di Melli - 2/11, 2/25, 3/10
- On the Edge Knife Sharpening - 2/11
- A Perfect Scarf
- Randa Glass - 2/11, 2/18, 3/10, 3/17
- Silverbrook Farms
- Soluna Garden Farms
- Sounds of Concord Barbershop Chorus - 1/28
- Sparkles - 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
- Unique Boutique
- Wendy Jo New Metal Designs
- Westport Rivers Winery - 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/17
- Wicked Good Company - 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/17
- Winter Moon Roots Farm
Escape winter and surround yourself with warm, lush color at Mahoney’s second annual Orchid & Tropical Plant Event. Join us Saturday, February 11 through Sunday February 26 at 5 Mahoney’s locations: Winchester, Brighton, Chelmsford, Tewksbury and East Falmouth.
Walk through displays of gorgeous orchids and fantastic houseplants – just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Also come discover Tillandsias or "air plants". Air plants don’t need to be planted in soil of any kind – instead they get nutrients from the air and water. They can be used in terrariums, grouped in an attractive dish, or in a hanging glass orb. Air plants prefer bright, filtered light and only need to be misted to keep them happy. Air plants have a wide range of colors, sizes and textures to choose from. They will even bloom!
Orchid Varieties to include:
- Oncidium
- Psychopsis Mariposa
- Cattleya
- Paphiopedilum
- Vanda
- Phalaenopsis "Double Blue Mystique"
- Phaius
- Jewel orchid
- Heart shaped phalaenopsis
- Phalaenopsis
Houseplant varieties to include
- Anthurium
- Boston and Other Ferns
- Spathiphyllum
- Selaginella
- Calla lily
- Indoor Hydrangea
- Lace cap Hydrangea
- Jasmine
- Cyclamen
- Lucky Bamboo
- Air plants
- Stephanotis
- Gardenia
- Primrose
- Streptocarpus
- Bromeliads
- Helleborus
- Pothos
- African violet
Whether you have one special orchid, an orchid in every room, or are scared you’ll kill any orchid you bring into your home, there’s always something new to learn about them! Join Tina Balog, Cape and Islands Orchid Society, for a fascinating seminar on everything orchids. She will discuss the history, different varieties, maintenance and repotting of orchids. If you have a “sick” orchid, you are encouraged to bring it in for diagnosis and discussion. Q&A welcome!
About Tina Balog - Tina is a three-time President of the Cape and Islands Orchid Society, Show Chairman for the Cape Cod Orchid Show, and 15-year exhibit designer for the Boston Flower Show.
We’ll help you turn that thumb green! Come learn the basics of houseplants, their care, and the best plant for your light level & lifestyle. We’ll also show you easy care plants that you’ll have a hard time killing! Finding the right plant for you is the key to success - we can help you succeed!
These popular pieces of art are so simple to make - we’ll show you how! You’ll learn which plants are perfect for these environments and the accessories you can add to your design to make it match your décor. Sara’s demo will have you antsy to make your own - we’ll have lots of ferns, mosses and other materials available to help you get creating!
Getting your little ones excited about planting and gardening at an early age is a great way to teach environmental awareness and make sure the future of gardening is bright! Bring your little guys & gals into our warm greenhouse to listen to Adria from Barefoot Books read The Gigantic Turnip, an exciting tale about harvesting a rather large root vegetable, sure to keep our mini-gardeners on the edge of their seats! After the story, they’ll be able to plant up their own seeds to take home & watch grow - for free!
Story & planting will take place every 20 minutes during the hour.
About the Book:
The Gigantic Turnip
Written By: Aleksei Tolstoy
Illustrated By: Niamh Sharkey
Find out what happens when the old woman, the old man, and all twenty-one animals on the farm try to harvest a rather large root vegetable. This well-loved Russian tale uses humor, counting and repetition to appeal to beginner readers.
Winner of the Books for Children Mother Goose Award