EGC October General Meeting following by Presentation

Presentation is Open to the Public at 12:00 PM

From a plant's perspective, gardening is about meeting essential its physiological needs to ensure growth and health. As gardeners we sometimes don’t stop to think about exactly what that means. There is much information available on gardening but often it addresses the how, but not the why.

This 2-part lecture series will take a step back explore what exactly plants are doing and how our gardening practices can help them be successful. This series will explore the physical structure of plants, from the cellular level to the roots and shoots. Then on to plant physiology which focuses on processes within plants, such as nutrient and water intake, growth, interaction with their environment. And lastly, based on this knowledge, we reassess how we plant, feed, water, prune, propagate and protect the plants in our garden.

Speaker: Renee Marsh Renée Marsh is a garden designer, an advanced master gardener and a horticulturist (aka a plant nut). She believes our gardens should be a healthy ecosystem where people, plants, animals and insects are in balance. Doing it right means fewer chemicals, less maintenance and more enjoyment. She is the owner of a gardening design business, A Simpler Place. For a number of years she was also co-owner of a horticulture and cut flower business, Hilltop Blooms. For five years she was the Head Gardener for the Town of Monroe where she designed and managed gardens at the parks and town buildings. She teaches gardening classes for the New York Botanical Garden and writes on gardening topics for local publications