Archive for April, 2007

Ken Druse, nationally acclaimed gardener, photographer, and author of 16 books on gardening slated for Mary C. Raymond 50th Anniversary Lecture on why we garden

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Gardening expert Ken Druse will explore the roots of peoples’ need to garden, as he shares his vision of gardening and the many experiments he’s conducted in his ongoing partnership with nature.    His groundbreaking book, The Natural Garden, initiated a design movement that continues to grow in popularity today.  His many other books–16 to date– on everything from the […]

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

Meet the connoisseur of tomato growers, William Alexander (April 25)…then take a walk on the wild side, complete with picnic as you explore the Pomerance and Montgomery estates (April 28)  
 No one knows better than author Wm Alexander the trials and tribulations of raising “home grown” tomatoes. Alexander’s tales of battle with the local wildlife, wanton […]

CREATE A DECOUPAGE MASTERPIECE IN A SINGLE SESSION! DECOUPAGE CLASSES WITH PAMELA TAKIFF FROM THE ISABEL O’NEIL STUDIO SCHEDULED AT GEC FOR BOTH BEGINNER AND EXPERIENCED STUDENTS

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

April 9, 10-1pm introduces students to the art of decoupage.  In this class you’ll transform a terra cotta pot into a decorative planter you’ll be proud to use and show off!  Materials list provided at registration.
Classes are limited so sign up today! 
April 10, 10-4pm workshop for more experienced  decoupagers will transform ordinary placemats into objets d’art […]