The Rutgers Master Gardener Association of Camden County is holding a special evening lecture on May 19 at 6:30 p.m. called “Curves, Carpets and Colors: Romantic and Victorian Gardening in America.” The even will be held at the Camden County Environmental Center in Cherry Hill.
This presentation explores the development of American landscaping styles, from formal to Victorian, and will be of particular interest to those who preserve gardens at historic buildings as well as anyone who enjoys beautiful gardens.
The speaker is Marta McDowell, a horticulturist, teacher of landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden, author of several books and an expert on Emily Dickinson’s “Gardens.”
Advance registration is required by May 12. Walk-ins will only be allowed if the event is not sold out.
For more information, call (856) 216–7130 or email njgarden@camdencounty.com.
