Ellen Ecker Ogden, author of The Complete Kitchen Garden, is a co-founder of The Cook’s Garden seed catalog.  Ellen writes about food and gardens for The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, and The Boston Globe.  Make the ordinary garden extraordinary by hearing her at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on Saturday, May 2.  The day begins with her lecture The Art of Growing Food from 10 – 11:30 am.  ($15 for THBG members, $25 for nonmembers.) Then, join her for a brown bag lunch from 11:30 – 12:30, limited to afternoon workshop participants only.  Pre-registration is necessary.  From 1:00 – 4:00, she will lead a Hands-on Workshop in Garden Design (THBG members $35, nonmembers $50.)  Starting with an overview of your yard, Ellen will help you develop a five-year plant.  Pre-requisite is the 10 – 11:30 lecture The Art of Growing Food.  Register online at http://www.towerhillbg.org, or call 508-869-6111.