Daily Archives: April 2, 2015

Wednesday, April 8, 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm – Seasonal Care for Gorgeous Well-Behaved Gardens

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Seasonal Care for Gorgeous, Well-Behaved Gardens with Kerry Mendez, author and self-proclaimed “passionate perennialist,” will be presented by the Evening Garden Club of West Roxbury on Wednesday, April 8. If “seasonal garden care” sounds boring, you’re in for a surprise. If — like most of us — you’ve been spending too much time caring for your garden beds, this talk is for you. You’ll learn “what to do when” and tips that span the seasons, including ways to reduce the time you devote to pruning, deadheading, fertilizing, mulching, cutting back in fall and more. Colorful slides and handouts will reinforce Kerry’s simple how-to’s. Kerry packs the hall at every speaking engagement – don’t miss this event.
Location: Elks Lodge 1 Morrell St. West Roxbury (opposite the W.Roxbury Veterans Hospital)
Cost: $10 at the door (no reservations needed)
Contact: Ann Morgan at ann.morgan2@verizon.net

Monday, April 13, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – The Versatility of Black and White: A History of Pen and Ink

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Carol Govan discusses the centuries-old tradition of creating pen and ink illustrations, which are valued for their rich detail and ability to be reproduced for scientific as well as artistic purposes.  Examples of drawings from artists like Van Gogh and Rembrandt in addition to many botanical artists from the past and present will reveal the beauty of using ink.  Carol will also discuss the materials used as well as techniques such as weighted line, cross-hatch and stipple, which enhance the simple contrast of black and white.  The Wellesley College Botanic Garden lecture will take place Monday, April 13 from 1 – 3, and is free to members of the WCBG, $10 for non members.  Register by calling 781-283-3094 or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu.  Image by Ruth deMonchaux.