UNDER THE TENT - FEATURED SPEAKERS:
11:00 DESIGNING YOUR NORTH AMERICAN GARDEN
with Carolyn Summers, Author of Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East
Learn from a professional ecological landscape designer how to design healthy,
beautiful and biodiverse landscapes that provide habitat and food for a myriad
of critters. The talk will be illustrated by an inspirational selection of
beautiful gardens, both traditional and unique, that incorporate native plants
in place of the more commonly used exotics.
12:30 GROWING NUTS IN THE HOME GARDEN
with Dr. Francis Groeters of Catskill Native Nursery
Before chestnut blight, our forests were very different - in many places
dominated by the chestnut - a tree that provided food for both wildlife and
humans. Learn about efforts to develop blight-resistant chestnuts and find out
about other native species of nuts, including hazelnuts and pecans, that make
great additions to the edible landscape.
2:00 INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE
with Adriana Magana of The Center for Bioregional Living
Many people have heard the term but do not know the philosophy. Adriana will
explain some of the main principals of permaculture design and help you learn
how to apply them around your home and garden. She will also talk about how she
and her partner Andrew Faust are developing their 14 acre property in
Ellenville, NY to be a hub for permaculture and bioregional education that will
serve the outlying community and New York City as well.
PLUS: Ask The Gardeners: Get your gardening questions answered by professional
gardeners. Solve your gardening dilemmas with sound organic advice.
TOMATOTHON!
Organic heirloom and disease resistant tomatoes and peppers. Large size plants
ready to produce spectacular vegetables. . A great opportunity to grow culinary
treats
not available in the commercial markets.
HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE
www.catskillnativenursery.com or (845) 626-2758
