House and Garden Events
Nationally Recognized Speakers at Gardening Symposium Saturday, March 13, 2010
Got a Passion for Gardening? Nationally Recognized Speakers at Gardening Symposium Saturday, March 13, 2010 9 a.m.-3 p.m., breakfast and lunch included Stuart Country Day School, Princeton, NJ Sponsored by: Master Gardeners of Mercer County
The Sustainable Garden ~ Magic or Myth: C. Colston Burrell is an award-winning author and photographer, and 2008 recipient of the Award of Distinction for his work promoting sustainable gardening practices. Books include Perennial Combinations: Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start, a top 10 seller at Amazon, Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials, Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide, Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants, and many more.
Special Effects in the Landscape: Carol Reese is employed by U Tennessee Extension as Ornamental Horticulture Specialist where she keeps the horticulture industry attuned to the needs of an increasingly savvy gardening clientele. She writes a weekly gardening & nature column for the Jackson Sun, is the Q&A columnist for Horticulture, and contributes to many gardening magazines. Q&A Local Problem Solving: Whether it’s a problem with petunias or choosing the right plant in the right place,Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County Horticulturist, can help you solve your gardening problems. Barbara is recognized throughout the horticultural community of New Jerseyas one of our best gardening diagnosticians andis the award-winning host of WZBN’s popular weekly garden report. Cool Combinations ~ Add Drama to the Garden: Jerry Fritz is the proprietor of the Linden Hill Gardens and Jerry Fritz Garden Design, Inc. He puts his passion for plants and design into every garden he creates, and he enjoys sharing his obsession with clients, customers, and fellow gardeners. His recent book, Lessons from Linden Hill, written with Nancy Ondra, chronicles the development of Linden Hill Gardens and is filled with practical advice and inspiring ideas There will be books available at the event as well, and our speakers will gladly sign your copy! Questions? Contact Lwenquist @ aol.com or (609) 497-4589. The early registration fee for this all-day event is $75 if postmarked by February 12. Registrations postmarked later than February 12 are $85. Registration by mail is required. The deadline for registering is March 5th. Register early and save. Visit our website,www.mgofmc.org/symposium for more event information, directions to Stuart Country Day Schooland/or to download a registration form. Contact Lwenquist@aol.com or call (609)497-4589 with questions.
