5 January, 2016
Known by many as a simple ground cover for dry woodland shade, Epimediums are finally getting the appreciation they deserve. This "perfect shade perennial" possesses a delicate beauty that belies its surprisingly tough, long-lasting nature. Karen will illustrate the many and varied types now commercially available, including some of the exciting new evergreen species from China. Characteristics, growth habit, growing and propagation, pests and diseases, and combining Epimediums with other shade perennials in the garden will be addressed. We will even get a glimpse into the collecting trips to China made by Darrell Probst.
Karen Perkins graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture and from the University of Delaware with a Master of Science in Public Garden Management. Karen is currently the owner of Garden Vision Epimediums, a Massachusetts based mail order nursery offering over 170 species and varieties of Epimediums along with other choice companion shade perennials.
Our meeting will be held at Faith Community Church, 146 E. Main Street, Room 213, in Hopkinton. Our general meeting starts at 6:30p.m. The speaker portion starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. New members are welcome any time during our club year.
The Hopkinton Garden Club is an affiliate of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. For more information, please email us at info@hopkintongardenclub.org or visit our website: www.hopkintongardenclub.org.
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