Eric Wittman To Inspire Community To Landscape The Native Way

Eric Wittman of Adkins Arboretum will share his experience and enthusiasm for native landscaping on April 28 in Salisbury.

 

Eric Wittman to Inspire Community to Landscape the Native Way

Eric Wittman, horticultural expert, owner of Terra Firma Plantcare, and past consultant for national garden clubs, arboretums, governmental entities, and celebrities, is coming to Salisbury on Thursday, April 28 to share his expertise and advice for gardening the native way. His presentation will take place at Brew River Restaurant in Salisbury, beginning at 6pm. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres while learning about the beauty and benefits of landscaping with natives, a term which encompasses perennials, shrubs, and trees that grow and thrive naturally in our area because they are well adapted to our climate and soils.

Eric, who can frequently be found volunteering for Adkins Arboretum, is as passionate about native landscaping as he is knowledgeable. He brings a contagious excitement for selecting and growing the best plants for each gardener and garden setting, whether that means picking the perfect perennials for a shady woodland garden, attracting birds and butterflies with fragrant flowers, or planting a garden that naturally deters deer and rabbits. Whether you’re new to gardening or have a well-worn green thumb, this presentation will inspire you to get your garden back to its native roots.

Just over a week later, on Saturday morning, May 7, you can make your native garden design a reality by checking out the Lower Shore Land Trust’s 4^th Annual Native Plant Sale & Celebration at the Ward Museum in Salisbury. The event will feature over 65 varieties of native perennials, ferns, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and trees to browse and buy, Master Gardeners to offer expert advice, heirloom & organic tomato seedlings from Greenbranch Organic Farm, and a demonstration beehive! 

RSVPs for the presentation are requested by April 26. Donations are welcome and appreciated. To RSVP, or for more information about the presentation or the Native Plant Sale, contact Christy Hallman at 410-641-4467 or e-mail CHallman@lowershorelandtrust.org. Thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Trust for their generous financial support of both Eric Wittman’s presentation and the Native Plant Sale & Celebration.