Weekend garden events: Allan Armitage
Acclaimed horticulturist Allan Armitage will be speaking at The Perennial Farm & Manor View Farm in Cockeysville Saturday on native plants for the North American gardener.
The 11th Annual Education Seminar will take place at the Valley Mansion from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., and includes presentations by Perennial Farm and Manor View experts, Armitage will talk about how plants got their names as well as about plants that perform well in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The fee for the seminar is $75 and includes lunch. (A $20 late fee is now in effect as well).
For more information, phone 410-771-4700
National Arboretum, Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Talk and tour: Perfect Conifers for Urban Gardens and Containers. Conifers provide striking color and form in your small garden or container during the winter. The diversity of colors range from green to gold to blue, and forms include spreading, weeping, and upright. Learn which ones are perfect for your landscape’s size and style. Rain date January 17. Fee: $12 ($10 FONA) Registration required. Call 202-245-4521
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Hi Susan, I'm going to the Allan Armitage seminar on Friday and am looking forward to meeting the "plant man". A day of talking about plants equals a great day for me!
Posted by: Lori | January 14, 2010 10:00 PM