Join an informative, in-depth talk by Mark Richardson to learn about the importance of native plants in supporting ecosystems and how to choose the right ones for your particular piece of paradise.

Mark Richardson is Director of Horticulture for Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston. Prior to joining the staff at Tower Hill, he served as Botanic Garden Director for the Native Plant Trust, formerly The New England Wildflower Society. Richardson is co-author of Native Plants for New England Gardens, a guide to over 100 native perennials, trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses and vines. A book signing will follow the discussion.

*This is the first in a four-part speaker series Sundays at 1pm*

*March 15 ~ Carolyn Summers ~ Gardening with Native Plants to Buffer the Impacts of Climate Change

*March 29 ~ Kim Eierman ~ Creating a Succession of Bloom in the Native Garden

*April 5 ~ Mark Faherty ~ Landscaping for Birds, Bugs and Beyond