2016 –
Tour of two of the Southeast’s best public gardens, Lewis Ginter and
Maymont.
Maymont,
A World of Gardens in one Estate.
Join Peggy Singlemann, Maymont’s Director of Horticulture and co-host of
WCVE’s “Virginia Home Grown,” to learn how Maymont exemplifies the influence of
international garden design on the landscape. Ms. Singlemann will
lead a walking tour of the hilly estate following a presentation on Maymont’s
varied gardens.
Getting
to Great, Growing the Garden.
The lecture will be from Grace Chapman Elton, Director of Horticulture at Lewis
Ginter Botanical Garden. An overview of recent Garden design projects
that enhance the guest experience, connect people and plants, demonstrate
sustainable choices, and build focused collections. Tours led by members
of the Garden’s horticulture staff will highlight several of these recent
projects, with an emphasis on the design choices and ongoing refinements.
Schedule:
8:30 AM --
Arrive and register at either Lewis Ginter or Maymont
9:00
AM -- Talk and Tour On-site
11:30
AM -- End of site one tour, depart promptly for second site, lunch on your
own
12:45
PM -- Arrival and registration at Lewis Ginter or Maymont
1:00 PM --
Talk and Tour of site two
3:30
PM -- End site two tour, free to enjoy the garden
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