Join us for our popular annual winter “Talk and Tea” series featuring informal and lively discussions on various garden topics led by Martin Stern, landscape designer, gardener and owner of Squire House Gardens.  All Talk & Tea events are free to the public with sessions held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. for each topic. Complimentary tea is included. 

Saturday, February 20 – “Public Urban Gardens”

What draws millions of tourists a year to the enchanting environments of High Line Park in New York City and Lurie Gardens in Chicago?  How do gardens in dense, urban settings thrive and what is their appeal? Martin will discuss what backyard gardeners can learn from the best practices and features of public urban gardens and share examples from his visits to these magical places.