On Sunday, November 8, from 1 – 2 at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Cheryl Monroe will give a slightly serious, slightly irreverent look at the form of Latin used in botanical nomenclature. We will discuss the wacky ways some plants get their names and how to write them correctly; explore the perils of pronunciation; and learn a few useful words that will help you decipher your garden and bring out your latent Linnaeus. Great for gardeners of all levels.

Cheryl is a licensed adult educator who has been lecturing throughout New England since 2009. She follows two garden mottos: First, to always pay attention to the science, staying current with plant research, new plant introductions and design trends, secondly : “Pretty it up!” She strives to have beautiful pest free gardens on her 1 acre plot in central Massachusetts where she grows over 100 clematis species and hybrids, dozens upon dozens of ornamental vines, hundreds upon hundreds of perennials , and a large variety of both deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs. Cheryl is a mom of four, lover of corgi dogs, avid reader, and knitter, but mostly and whenever possible, a gardener. Tower Hill members $15, nonmembers $25. Register online at www.towerhillbg.org.