Let me introduce you to Tom Smarr.
He is a smart and seasoned horticulturalist who will offer great gardening advice and practical tips on Saturday, May 5th as part of the “Gardening Experts Speak! Tips for a Successful City Garden.”
For information or to register, go to http://citygardening.eventbrite.com.
Tom was the first expert to be featured at Citygardenideas.com. His interview can be found in the site’s Expert Advice tab.
Tom is a experienced professional with more than a decade of experience in horticulture, botanic gardens, conservation and sustainable landscaping. He currently works for The Garden Concierge, a residential landscape company in Boston.
Tom studied at several notable public gardens including:
– Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania
– The Holden Arboretum in Ohio, and
– Washington Park Arboretum/Center for Urban Horticulture in Washington.
He holds a graduate degree in Urban Horticulture from the University of Washington in Seattle.
Tom worked for several years as a professional horticulturalist and Horticulture Director at the New England Wild Flower Society’s native plant botanic garden, Garden in the Woods, famous for its extensive native plant collection. Tom then began the horticulture organic maintenance program for the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway, a vibrant public park in downtown Boston on top of the famous Big Dig managed by the RFK Greenway Conservancy.
Tom is committed to the preservation of our cultural landscapes through sensible design, horticulture practices, and public education. He is dedicated to the principle that landscapes should not only be beautiful and functional, but should contribute to a healthy ecology.
Up next, information on Ellen Abdow, owner of Perennial Gardens. She’ll be presenting at the May 5th workshop too. She’ll create a gorgeous container garden right before our eyes and offer insights into the hottest trends in gardening.
To register for the May 5th event, go to http://citygardening.eventbrite.com.
Hope to see you on then!
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