Most of our ribbons are red, plaid, and gold, although we carry silver, blue, copper, and patterns as well. Over the past few years we have received more requests for green, and this example shows what can be done with it. We used to believe green “didn’t show up well” but clearly that is not the case here.
When space and time are limited, you need the best performing plants for your patio, beds and borders. Berkshire Botanical Garden will hold a class with Barbara Pierson on Saturday, January 11, from 10 – 12, entitled Small-Space Garden Solutions, particularly applicable to those of us who garden in the City. Barb will highlight new varieties of edibles and annuals for containers, as well as some of the must-have, easy-care classics. “Compact†is the buzzword in breeding today for perennials and shrubs. She will highlight the top picks for performance and hardiness.
Barbara Pierson is the nursery manager for the prestigious White Flower Farm Nursery in Litchfield, CT. She holds a degree in horticulture from Cornell University and has worked at WFF since 1998. Barbara is a popular speaker at horticultural conferences and has appeared as a guest on TV and radio. She is quoted widely in the print media and was the lead horticultural resource for a 2010 New York Times garden series. BBG member price $25, non member $30. Register online at www.berkshirebotanical.org or call 413-298-3926, x 15.
