Here’s email from Adrienne Parker about May and June events at the Garden Education Center of Greenwich:

“47th Annual May Gardeners’ Market
May 3rd
9:00am-1:00pm
Juried Nursery, Plant Specialists and Garden Accessory Purveyors on site for all your garden needs.
FREE Admission. Some Parking on Site

“Patricia Wells
May 7th – 10:30am
Lecture, Lunch and a copy of her newest book: We’ve Always had Paris… and Provence
Cost: M $75 N/M $85

“Cutting Edge Containers with Kent Russell
Thursday, May 8th 10:00am
Learn tips for incorporating the newest hybrids with your old fashioned favorites, and helpful hints for aintaining your containers throughout the season. Each participant will be given a terra cotta pot, a collection of
specimen plants, soil and amendments to create a unique planter.
Cost: M $75 N/M $85 Limit 30

“Wildflowers and Primrose: A Walk with Lisa Beebe Through the Pinetum
Thursday, May 15th 10:30am
A sight to behold are the primroses in the wetlands of the Pinetum. Planted more than 75 years ago, these beauties are breathtaking when they are at their peak in the spring. We will also visit the 50th Anniversary Wildflower Trail and learn about the lore and adaptability of our native woodland wildflowers. Cost: FREE
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

May Art Exhibit
Agop Chalekian
Mediterranean Scenes in Oil
May 1 -May 22, 2008

June Art Exhibit
Frank Smurlo
Acrylics
June 3 – June 25, 2008

“The Secrets of Success: Why Her Garden Looks Great But Yours Doesn’t!
Thursday, June 5th
11:00am – 1:00pm
We will join a Master Gardener for lunch and a tour of her award winning garden, to discuss how to juxtapose textures, sizes, shapes, colors and values to achieve the look of an “English Country Garden” in our own gardens. Bring pictures of problem areas.
Lunch included. Cost: M $35 N/M $45

Family Picnic in the 100 Acre Wood
Sunday, June 8th
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us for our 2nd annual children’s party in the Montgomery Pinetum. The Children will be enchanted by the Carribean Eagles playing their steel drums, Animal Embassy giving a hands on live presentation about animals, a catered picnic and readings from James Martun, the author of William is going Green in which William the garbage truck learns about conservation. There will also be fairies ,natural projects and various other activities to engage and delight.
Call for Ticket Information 203-869-9242
Hosted by our Junior Committee

Garden Tour 2008
Beauty of the Earth
June 12th, 2008
10:00am – 4:00pm
On this magnificent self guided Garden Tour, you’ll be treated to seven extraordinary gardens, both formal and intimate. This is our annual opportunity to peek behind the garden gates at some of the loveliest landscapes in Greenwich.
Call for Tickets Today.

Trip to The Climbery and Other Secret Gardens!
Thursday, June 19th 8:30am – 5:00pm
Over 600 varieties, 6,000 vines of these flowering beauties wander and spill over 7 acres of beds and borders. We’ll visit this privately owned Livingston, NY antique home and garden at peak bloom, then on to other extra special showplaces. Box Lunch included. Limit 34
Cost: M $125 N/M $135

Registration Required for All Programs
Contact Information
Garden Education Center of Greenwich: 130 Bible Street, Cos Cob, CT 06807
Phone: 203-869-9242 ext. 10 Email: gec@gecgreenwich.org; Fax: 203-869-0619
Website: www.gecgreenwich.org (Secure Online Registration)
Garden Education Center of Greenwich | 130 Bible Street | P.O. Box 1600 | Cos Cob | CT | 06807”