Berkshire Botanical Garden presents acclaimed horticulturist and author Michael Dirr Saturday, February 18, 2 pm at the Garden's annual Winter Lecture held at Monument Mountain Regional High School, Great Barrington, Mass. Best known for his book, Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs – An Illustrated Encyclopedia, his presentation at the Garden, The World According to Dirr: Trees and Shrubs for the 21st Century, promises to be an exceptional opportunity to hear one of the world's prominent experts on woody plants, complete with his signature humor and style. Please watch the Garden's website for lecture details, and sign up for weekly e-blasts for more information about Michael Dirr, his new book, and our pre-lecture contest – “Dirr-isms” to win free lecture tickets. Winter Lecture is generously sponsored by Hunter Boot.
2011 Hort Committee Pick
In honor of our 100th Anniversary of The Lenox Garden Club the LGC Horticulture Committee presents: The Centennial Plant Syringa ‘Bloomerang” This is a choice, REPEAT blooming dwarf Lilac with delicate purple flowers that fade to pink,small leaves, topping at 6’ tall x 5’ wide,fragrant, vigorous, hardy, mildew & deer resistant. This shrub will bloom profusely in the spring and again throughout the rest of the season, though it does slow down in the heat of summer – only to bloom again in cooler fall weather. 2 gallon container plants $40 each They will be delivered to us in May. We need to know ahead of timehow many of these beauties to order. Please let Barb May know a.s.a.p. if you’d like to purchase one or more.(413-698-2702 or cmay@nycap.rr.com) Make checks payable to The Lenox Garden Club & send them to Barb at Box 468, Richmond, Ma 01254
