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  • Wednesday, July 22, 7:30 pm – Longwood Gardens: Every Place Tells a Story

    The Annual Lisina and Frank W. Hoch Lecture will take place at the Polly Hill Arboretum, 809 State Road, West Tisbury, on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 pm, sponsored by Middletown Nursery.  At the heart of Longwood Gardens is its story about people, place, and the pleasures of a beautiful garden. Join Paul B. Redman, Longwood’s visionary executive director, as he tells the story of this great garden of the world, from its legacy and horticultural grandeur to its focus on research, education, and the arts. Hear about what millions of guests to Longwood see and learn about an interesting historical connection with the Polly Hill Arboretum. $10/$5 for PHA members. For more information visit www.pollyhillarboretum.org or call 508-693-9426.

  • Wednesday, July 18, 7:30 pm – The Gardens of Chanticleer

    In recognition of the contributions of Lisina and Frank Hoch, the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury has established an annual lecture in their honor focusing on great American gardens. They are pleased to welcome William (Bill) Thomas, director of Chanticleer, located in Wayne, Pennsylvania as the inaugural speaker on Wednesday, July 18, beginning at 7:30 pm. Chanticleer, a pleasure garden, is the most creative garden in America. The garden is visually and sensually exciting; filled with artistic spaces full of inspiring plant combinations, magnificent container plantings, and the artistry of the garden’s staff from woodworking to stone carving to metalworking. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how this spectacular garden continues to evolve.  $10/$5 for PHA members. Generously sponsored by Heather Gardens. Register at www.pollyhillarboretum.org.