Of Interest to Southern California Gardners

Title: Of Interest to Southern California Gardners
I think this lecture will be of interest to Southern California gardeners because it will in all likelihood be the last time Christopher Lloyd will make the long trip to coastal California. His rare humor and vast horticultural knowledge have charmed gardeners for many years.


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BRITISH GARDENING EXPERTS : CHRISTOPHER LLOYD & FERGUS GARRETT at the L.A. County Botanic Garden
Thursday, May 22, 3 - 6 PM

This rare North American tour features renowned English author and garden designer, Christopher Lloyd, known for his amazing approach to garden design, color theory and the use of plants and architecture in the landscape. This British gardening expert has charmed horticultural fans around the globe with his books and appearances on BBC-Television. Joining Christopher Lloyd will be Fergus Garrett, head gardener at Great Dixter and a well-known lecturer and author.

To the delight of Los Angeles gardening enthusiasts, the L.A. County Botanic Garden will host Lloyd for a lecture on Thursday, May 22, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in Ayres Hall.  Christopher Lloyd is the genius behind the famous Great Dixter Home & Gardens in England, one of the most experimental, exciting and constantly changing gardens of our time. He has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Victoria Medal of Honor and is the celebrated author of countless garden design books, including Color for Adventurous Gardeners, Christopher Lloyd's Gardening Year and The Well-Tempered Garden, among others. North American fans have read his articles both in Horticulture, and now in The Gardener.

Fergus Garrett received a degree in horticulture at Wye College. He worked at The Beth Chatto Nursery and has designed and run gardens in France and Switzerland. His most recent design is a 290-foot mixed border on the grounds of White Flower Farm in Connecticut. Garrett joined the staff of Great Dixter in 1993. He contributes articles to Gardens Illustrated, The Gardener and Hortus. Garrett is especially interested in the history and preservation of the bulbs and plants of Turkey, where he spent much of his life.


In addition to the lecture at the L.A. County Botanic Garden, The Christopher Lloyd-Fergus Garrett North American Lecture Tour includes Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, Portland, Denver and Chicago.

Fee: $25 for members and $35 for non-members, and can be purchased by calling 626.821.4624 or 626.821.4623. Seating is limited.
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