The Talbot County Garden Club announces its public events for fall 2017 through winter 2018:
October 24, 2017, 1:30 p.m., Talbot County Free Library: “Autumn Splendor: Floral Design with Ellen Frost”Come celebrate the beauty and splendor of autumn as Ellen Frost demonstrates using locally grown flowers and foliage to create a naturally beautiful arrangement. Ellen is the founder and owner of Local Color Flowers, a design studio in Baltimore, Maryland. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please email Dede Hoopes at [email protected].
January 23, 2018, 1:30 p.m., Talbot County Free Library: “Garden Design Inspiration from all Corners of the Globe” Join conservatory horticulturist, Karl Gercens III, as he whisks us through a few of the 2,500 gardens he has visited in 28 countries since his full-time employment at Longwood Gardens 20 years ago! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please email Dede Hoopes at [email protected].
February 27, 2018, 1:30 p.m., Talbot County Free Library: “Bay-Wise Gardening in Talbot County” Perhaps you have seen the blue Bay Wise signs in local gardens and wondered what they signified. Come learn about the Bay Wise program conducted by the Maryland Master Gardener program. Through the use of beautiful garden photography, presenters will share local gardens that are certified Bay Wise and discuss their journey to become certified. For more information, please email Dede Hoopes at [email protected].
March 28, 2018, 1:30 p.m., Talbot County Free Library: “The Photographic Garden – Mastering the Art of Digital Garden Photography” With an emphasis on creative technique and technical literacy, world renowned photographer Matthew Benson will share a comprehensive introduction to creating powerful, beautiful, dynamic images in the garden. For more information, please email Dede Hoopes at [email protected].
About the Talbot County Garden Club
The Talbot County Garden Club was established in 1917 to enrich the natural beauty of the environment by sharing knowledge of gardening, fostering the art of flower arranging, maintaining civic projects, supporting projects that benefit Talbot County and encouraging the conservation of natural resources. Noteworthy projects include maintaining the grounds of the Talbot Historical Society, Talbot County Courthouse, Talbot County Free Library, the fountain and children’s gardens at Idlewild Park and numerous other gardens and activities. There are currently a total of 101 active, associate and honorary members.
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