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SUMMARY:Colonial Williamsburg's 79th Annual Garden Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Colonial Williamsburg invites you to join us for a symposium filled with inspiration and discovery as we explore the rich legacy and living beauty of some of America’s most iconic gardens. From the carefully cultivated landscapes of Charleston to the wild and visionary gardens of Bunny Mellon\, leading voices in historic and horticultural scholarship to explore how people\, plants\, and place have shaped one another over centuries.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/colonial-williamsburgs-79th-annual-garden-symposium/
LOCATION:Colonial Williamsburg\, 101 Visitor Center Drive\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk,Tour,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T150241Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture Series: Planning Your Summer Cut Flower Garden with Spring Ledge Farm
DESCRIPTION:Spring Ledge Farm’s Allison Doboroski will give tips and talk about favorite cut flower varieties\, planning a garden plot and answer those perennial questions about cut flower growing at home. Plan your cut flower garden to give you blooms for the whole summer long! Meets in the Gatehouse. Members: FREE\, Non-members $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/gardening-lecture-series-planning-your-summer-cut-flower-garden-with-spring-ledge-farm/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
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SUMMARY:AHS LIVE: Future Nature: Cultivating Resilience Amid Ecological Change
DESCRIPTION:Vegetation is shifting in response to intensifying environmental pressures—from invasive species and habitat fragmentation to rising nutrient loads and imbalanced herbivore populations. Drawing from his firm Phyto Studio’s experience with high-visibility public projects\, landscape architect Thomas Rainer shares actionable strategies for designing resilient plantings. Learn how to work with competitive dynamics\, select vigorous native species\, introduce designed stress through soil manipulation\, and embrace adaptive management models that favor abundance. This talk offers a grounded path forward for planting in a rapidly changing world. \nThomas Rainer is a leading voice in ecological landscape design\, pioneering a plant systems approach that anticipates a changing future. As a registered landscape architect based in Arlington\, Virginia\, Thomas reimagines ecological planting for gardens and public spaces\, focusing on merging ecology with horticulture to shape resilient\, adaptive landscapes that address today’s environmental challenges. His career features signature designs at landmark locations such as the Battery Park\, Toronto Botanical Garden\, and The New York Botanical Garden. He has designed over 125 residential gardens spanning from Maine to Florida. Thomas has taught planting design for the George Washington University Landscape Design program\, as well as design workshops globally. He is the co-author of the bestselling Planting in a Post-Wild World with Claudia West. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-future-nature-cultivating-resilience-amid-ecological-change/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:Leaf & Learn: A Celebration of Arbor Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum on Saturday\, April 18 from 10am – 2pm for a special April Nature Series extravaganza\, “Leaf & Learn: A Celebration of Arbor Day!” This new\, four-hour event features programs for all ages\, ranging from an Arbor Day Storytime and craft for kids to a tree dedication commemorating America250\, and tree walks of the Tanger Arboretum! All programs are free and open to the public\, but advance registration is greatly appreciated to help us plan. Check out our complete schedule at https://www.lancasterhistory.org/arborday and register for the events of your choice! \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nThe following events are scheduled for “Leaf & Learn.”\n• 10am – Tree Walk with Lancaster County Senior Naturalist Lisa Sanchez (all ages welcome);\n• 10am – Arbor Day Storytime & Craft (suggested for ages 3-7);\n• 11:15am – America250 Tree Dedication (all ages welcome);\n• 12pm – Tree Talk with Len Eiserer on “Tanger’s America250 Tree & The Patriot Oak” (all ages welcome);\n• 12pm – Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids (suggested for ages 6-12); and\n• 1pm – Tree Walk with Lancaster County Senior Naturalist Lisa Sanchez (all ages welcome). \nAll events are free and open to the public. Registration is requested to help staff and volunteers plan accordingly. To register for any or all of the events\, please visit lancasterhistory.org/arborday. \nADDITIONAL THINGS-TO-DO\nThe Nodding Onion Band will be on-site\, jamming to ambient\, post-rock music led by electrical frequencies from plants\, from 10am-12pm. There will also be light refreshments while supplies last\, and vendors with information from 10am-2pm. \n“Leaf & Learn: A Celebration of Arbor Day” will take place on Saturday\, April 18 from 10am-2pm at the Lancaster History Museum & Research Center\, 230 N. President Avenue\, Lancaster. The event is rain or shine\, with most programs held outdoors in fair weather and moved indoors in the event of rain. More information and individual event registration is now available at lancasterhistory.org/arborday. Questions can be directed to Emily Miller at emily.miller@lancasterhistory.org.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/leaf-learn-a-celebration-of-arbor-day/
LOCATION:The Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum at LancasterHistory\, 230 North President Avenue\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lecture/Talk,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T123000
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SUMMARY:Small Spaces\, Big Impact Gardens with Jill Sowards
DESCRIPTION:Big ideas come in small spaces; learn how to make your patio\, back yard\, or other compact space a personal oasis with the right plants. \nJoin us at Marin Art and Garden Center for the next installment of our How Does Your Garden Grow? hands-on lecture series\, focused on designing beautiful\, personal gardens\, whether that means a patio retreat\, compact backyard\, or an intimate acre. \nGarden expert Jill Sowards of Violetear Studios will guide you through creating a space that feels intentional\, balanced\, and uniquely yours. Learn how to map out your existing layout\, select plants for year-round interest\, and refresh your garden with thoughtful updates to placement\, soil\, and hardscaping. \nBONUS! You’ll also receive a detailed garden design guide featuring plant lists for sun and shade\, soil improvement tips\, and material recommendations\, giving you practical tools to confidently move from inspiration to action. \nPerfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike\, this engaging workshop will help you transform any “small” space into a thriving\, beautiful garden sanctuary. \nSpace is limited\, reserve your spot and start designing your dream garden. \n$95/session \nCancellation Policy: Refunds will not be issued within 7 days of the session date if you cancel your registration. If you cancel more than 7 days before the session\, you will be charged a $10 cancellation fee (withheld from your refund).
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/small-spaces-big-impact-gardens-with-jill-sowards/
LOCATION:Marin Art and Garden Center\, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd\, Ross\, CA\, 94957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Black in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Colah B. Tawkin\, creator of podcast Black in the Garden\, for a conversation reflecting on the podcast’s highlights and impact\, the future of horticultural communication\, insights on land stewardship and farming heritage\, and all things Black and botanical. \nColah B. Tawkin\, creator of Black in the Garden\, is a ‘plantrepreneur’\, podcaster\, and the guide to all things Black and botanical. Since 2019\, she has produced more than 150 episodes about farming heritage\, food sovereignty\, cooperative economics\, and land stewardship. Black in the Garden has been distributed by the NPR podcast network in production at WABE Studios in Atlanta\, GA. The show has reached over 100 countries\, serving a global audience with top ratings and multiple-year features on Apple Podcasts Black History Month Collection. Colah has collaborated with the Smithsonian Gardens\, the National Museum of African American History and Culture\, and Atlanta Botanical Garden. She has given TEDx talks\, been honored as a Cultivator of Celebration by Cornell Botanic Gardens\, and been commissioned by The Atlanta History Center to curate The Botanical Black History podcast series. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-black-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T150000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: The Modern Professional Planting Designer
DESCRIPTION:There are many different approaches we can take to filling our gardens\, landscapes and lives with plants. In this talk based on his new book\, The Modern Professional Planting Designer\, Andrew Fisher Tomlin will reveal some of the tools that will help you achieve professional-level solutions in planting. He will explore the difference between ornamental\, naturalistic and nature-based planting design and discuss a guiding framework to support the development of your own planting design choices. With examples of real-life projects in Europe and the USA\, he will finish with a preview of the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. \nAndrew Fisher Tomlin is widely acknowledged as leading the development of a distinct professional career path in planting design through his own work and as a director of the internationally renowned London College of Garden Design in London and Melbourne where he has mentored some of the most exciting new designers coming out of the UK and Australia over the past 20 years. Andrew is a Chartered Horticulturist and a Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers in the UK and has received design awards in the UK\, USA\, Australia and New Zealand. He also teaches students of the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew and has given papers at institutions worldwide such as the Smithsonian in Washington\, D.C. and at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-the-modern-professional-planting-designer/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
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SUMMARY:AHS LIVE: Shrublands of the American West
DESCRIPTION:Shrublands exist all around us\, thriving in almost any environmental condition\, from the desiccating sunshine of the endless sagebrush steppe to the deep\, private shade of moist forests. These diverse and inspiring ecosystems serve as perfect models for our gardens. Beyond their inherent beauty\, they provide nurturing habitats\, demonstrate resilience in the face of a changing climate\, and offer a challenge to conventional garden-making through their intense aesthetics and obscured intentions. Join coauthor Michael Guidi of Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired by Wild Shrublands to explore a glorious spectrum of wild shrublands and discover the philosophies and design strategies for bringing these magnificent plant communities into your home garden. \nMichael Guidi is the Manager of Horticulture Research Programs at Denver Botanic Gardens\, where he integrates scientific research\, ecological theory\, and practical horticulture to promote resilient plant choices and landscape strategies. His work spans a wide range of topics\, including plant breeding\, plant tissue culture\, direct-seeded vegetation\, and green infrastructure. An advocate for dynamic\, self-sustaining gardens\, he demonstrates how thoughtful planting design can enhance biodiversity\, bolster ecological resilience\, and improve human well-being. In 2024\, he coauthored Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Plantings Inspired by Wild Shrublands\, a book that explores the biology\, philosophical foundations\, and landscape potential of shrubland habitats worldwide. Michael holds a master’s degree in Ecology from Colorado State University. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-shrublands-of-the-american-west/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
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CREATED:20260318T194504Z
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Naturalistic Gardening in the American South
DESCRIPTION:While the American South houses incredible plant diversity\, its gardens rarely reflect that richness. Join Dr. Jared Barnes as he shares his approach to naturalistic plantings that are both ecologically grounded and beautiful. In this spirited presentation\, we’ll cover ecological principles and planting strategies for crafting sustainable gardens that are suited to the Southern landscape and some of his favorite heat tolerant plants. \nCultivating plants and cultivating minds\, Dr. Jared Barnes is an award-winning associate professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University where he stewards the Plantery\, SFASU’s student botanic garden. He is the author of The New York Times–featured newsletter plant•ed and host of The Plantastic Podcast. His passion has been recognized by peers in numerous interviews\, including NY Times\, Horticulture\, People\, Organic Gardening\, Greenhouse Grower\, AmericanHort Connect\, Ken Druse’s Real Dirt\, and Nursery Management\, and his articles have appeared in Horticulture\, The American Gardener\, and Fine Gardening. Dr. Barnes holds his Ph.D. in horticultural science from North Carolina State and is the recipient of several awards\, including awards from the Perennial Plant Association. His family garden was featured in the 2025 book Gardens of Texas by Pam Penick. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-naturalistic-gardening-in-the-american-south/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000
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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture Series: Sustainable Lawncare - Practical Organic Methods for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical\, do-it-yourself approaches to organic lawncare that help homeowners build healthier\, more sustainable lawns. Topics will include how and why to conduct soil testing\, how to interpret basic results\, simple practices such as proper mowing\, compost use\, overseeding\, and natural fertilization methods that support long-term turf health. The lecture will also explore the importance of soil health\, and soil structure and how these factors contribute to creating a more resilient\, low-input lawn and soil system. \nMeets in the Pavilion. Members: $10\, Non-members $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/gardening-lecture-series-sustainable-lawncare-practical-organic-methods-for-homeowners/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T150000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Eschewing Perfection for Natural Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Through the nature-embracing lens of Perfect Earth Project\, renowned garden writer and editor Melissa Ozawa will reflect on how her career has shifted her perspective on the purposes of landscape cultivation. Part presentation and part conversation\, this contemplative program will serve as a catalyst to reconsider what and why beauty can mean in the garden. \nMelissa Ozawa is the director of content & communications for Perfect Earth Project. Her love for gardens and nature began when she was a small child in Tokyo\, playing among the cherry blossoms in Aoyama cemetery and irises at the Nezu museum garden. She has been writing and editing stories about gardening and sustainability for more than two decades and was recently the features and garden editor at Martha Stewart Living\, where she traveled around the country to create and write stories for more than 10 years. She has also held editorial roles at House & Garden and Country Living magazines\, and worked at the Garden Conservancy\, planning garden tours and national lecture series. She got her start at the Academy of American Poets\, where she was editor of the journal American Poet and helped to promote a slate of national literary programs. She lives in New York City and works in her garden in New York’s Columbia County every chance she can. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-eschewing-perfection-for-natural-beauty/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T150000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Flora Culture
DESCRIPTION:Our love of flowers and desire to be close to them has\, across cultures and for millennia\, created both landscapes and livelihoods. In this talk\, Flora Culture author Christin Geall will take us on a journey across continents to explore the origins of some familiar garden favourites. By weaving her narrative between art\, ecology\, science\, and history\, Geall will get you thinking about your relationships to flowers\, fashion\, gardens and design. \nChristin Geall is a writer\, designer\, and photographer whose work focuses on the intersections of nature\, culture\, and horticulture. She is the author of Flora Culture: How Flowers Shape Our World (2026) and Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style (2020). \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-flora-culture/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture Series: What Your Weeds Are Trying to Tell You with Emma Erler
DESCRIPTION:Like any other cultivated garden plant\, weeds have preferred growing conditions\, some of which are better for certain species than others. Although some weeds will grow across several different soil and light conditions\, if you look at the overall species composition\, you can gain a pretty good understanding of the growing environment in a lawn or garden. Join Emma Erler\, Lead Horticulturist at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center\, to learn about weeds\, know more about your garden soil\, understand the amendments to add\, and how to select which plants to grow. \nEmma Erler received a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture and a Med in Educational Studies from the University of New Hampshire. Her expertise is in ecological landscaping and native plants\, and she loves providing education on topics such as gardening for wildlife and beneficial insects. Emma’s past professional experience includes being a horticultural field specialist for UNH Extension\, and horticulturist positions at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and Heritage Museums and Gardens\, both in Massachusetts. She is also co-host of the NHPR program “Homegrown NH”. \nMeets in the Pavilion. Members: $10\, Non-members $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/gardening-lecture-series-what-your-weeds-are-trying-to-tell-you-with-emma-erler/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260415T033737
CREATED:20260413T204947Z
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SUMMARY:Inviting Vines 2026
DESCRIPTION:Inviting Vines 2026 may be the best ever! The Friends of the Rogerson Clematis Collection will be making the most of an amazing opportunity to share the expertise and friendship of our longtime colleagues from Japan\, Mikiyoshi and Tomoko Chikuma\, and garden author and naturalist C. Colston Burrell\, with clematis lovers throughout the greater Portland area.\nJoin us for a weekend full of presentations\, workshops\, garden tours\, plant sales and more! Tickets go on sale on The Rogerson Clematis Collection website May 1st.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/inviting-vines-2026/
LOCATION:Rogerson Clematis Garden (OR)\, 125 Rosemont Road\, West Linn\, Oregon\, 97068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Family Event,Lecture/Talk,Sale,Social/Cultural Event,Tour,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T150000
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Common Garden Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:Whether beginner gardeners or seasoned gardeners\, we all make mistakes! This eye-opening presentation features frequent misunderstandings or errors made by well-intentioned gardeners. Topics include plant care\, pruning flowering shrubs\, smart plant selection (including avoiding enticing plants that will become nightmares!)\, garden myths\, and more. \nKerry Ann Mendez is an award-winning garden educator\, author\, design consultant and proprietor of Perennially Yours based in southern Maine. As an exceptionally popular educator and communicator\, she has presented hundreds of lectures to thousands of gardeners in 23 states. In 2014 she received the Gold Medal award from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for “Exceptional teaching and writing that increases public enjoyment and appreciation of horticulture.” Kerry Ann has written four gardening books\, the most recent being The Budget Wise Gardener and The Right-Size Flower Garden. In 2016 Kerry Ann started producing international gardening Webinars that have been enjoyed by thousands. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-common-garden-mistakes/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T033737
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SUMMARY:The Hay Family Landscape Legacy: Incidental Interactions of Man and Nature - A Presentation by Lucinda Brockway
DESCRIPTION:Join landscape historian Lucinda (Cindy) Brockway as we explore the legacy of the Fells gardens and grounds in the context of their times. In the shadow of Mount Sunapee\, the Hay family created their own interpretation of the Rustic and the Refined in the rocky pastures and woodlands of former farmland. Here\, nature and culture mixed a unique recipe of rare plants and native species within a framework of the Colonial Revival. In this journey we will witness together the unfolding of this very special genius of place. \nLucinda Brockway is an award-winning expert in landscape preservation\, planning\, and design with thirty-eight years of experience. She has served as a team member with archaeologists\, preservation architects and planners across the country protecting and preserving cultural landscapes and helping non-profits envision innovative new directions for visitor engagement\, programming\, and interpretation. Past projects include Fort Ticonderoga (New York)\, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage (Tennessee)\, Newport’s Bellevue Avenue estates (private and public)\, The Glass House (New Canaan CT) and Villa Finale (San Antonio TX). Ms. Brockway’s projects have been the recipient of thirteen awards including recognition by the Garden Club of America\, the Federated Garden Clubs of Maine\, the Preservation League of New York State\, the State of New Jersey\, and the Massachusetts Historic Commission. \nMs. Brockway is a past member of the Board of Governors for the Decorative Arts Trust where her role included leading two international study tours to Great Britain. A popular speaker and facilitator\, she is currently an instructor for the National Preservation Institute. She is the author of two books and seventeen published articles\, and a contributor to the recent publication\, Reimagining Historic House Museums (2019). Her work has been featured in Old House Journal\, Colonial Homes\, Nineteenth Century\, and Accent as well as innumerable professional and trade publications. For several years she has served as an expert consultant for USA Today’s 10 Best Public Gardens competitions. \nMeets in the Pavilion. Members: $10\, Non-members: $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/the-hay-family-landscape-legacy-incidental-interactions-of-man-and-nature-a-presentation-by-lucinda-brockway/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture Series: Bees & Blooms: Discover the Secret Life of Pollinators with Alchemy Apiary
DESCRIPTION:Join local beekeepers Denise Wilde\, Marla Miller and Patrice Fredette for a hands-on\, family-friendly class celebrating the vital role bees and blooming plants play in our ecosystem. Learn how pollination works\, see bees up close in an observation hive\, and pick up simple tips to attract and protect pollinators at home. If you’re interested in becoming a beekeeping yourself\, we will also have information for you on how to get started. Perfect for curious kids and adults—leave inspired and ready to help your backyard buzz. \nMeets on the Veranda. Members: $10\, Non-members: $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/gardening-lecture-series-bees-blooms-discover-the-secret-life-of-pollinators-with-alchemy-apiary/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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