September 16, 24 • October 1, 8, 22, 29
Ladew’s popular Lecture Series is back for Fall… but this season it will be presented virtually. The Fall Lecture Series features renowned speakers offering insights and inspiration to garden lovers and gardeners of all ages and abilities. Our presenters will take you on a journey through their areas of expertise in garden design concepts, plant selections, growing techniques, floral design, natural history, decorative arts, history, and environmental sciences.
Wednesday, September 16 | 7 pm
The Future PRFCT: Kicking the Landscape Chemical Habit and Finding a Whole New World of Beauty with Edwina von Gal, Principal Landscape Designer, Edwina von Gal & Co.; Founder/ President, Perfect Earth Project
Award-winning author and Landscape Designer Edwina von Gal asks, “What happens if you change your approach to landscaping from ‘clip and control’ to chemical free and habitat friendly?” She will explain why it is important that we all reconsider our habits, how she has done it at her own home as well as her clients' properties, and how easy and amazingly rewarding it can be.
Thursday, September 24 | 4 pm
Exploring Native Wildflowers and their Habitats with Dr. Alan Weakley, Plant Conservationist An expert on the flora of the southeast Dr. Alan Weakley shares his vast experience investigating the flora, natural plant communities, and conservation of the region.
Thursday, October 1 | 4 pm
A Bountiful Year: Six Seasons of Beauty from Brandywine Cottage with David Culp, Garden Designer
Renowned garden designer David Culp presents the celebrated garden at Brandywine Cottage, discussing plant sources, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, meadow gardening, and favorite plants.
Thursday, October 8 | 4 pm
Living Floral with Margot Shaw, Floral Designer
Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flower Magazine, Margot Shaw presents a seasonal glimpse into the worlds of interior, floral, garden, and event designers, as well as architects, highlighting their flowering styles in entertaining and decorating.
Thursday, October 22 | 4 pm
Containers: Pots with a Purpose with Dan Benarcik, Horticulturist
In this lecture-demonstration, Dan Benarcik shows the way to create stunning container gardens using magnificent, long-lasting combinations, adding his signature “element of surprise.”
Thursday, October 29 | 4 pm
The Way He Sees It: Tom Scheerer on Decorating with Tom Scheerer, Interior Decorator
The Way He Sees It: Tom Scheerer on Decorating with Tom Scheerer, Interior Decorator Named a top designer annually by Architectural Digest, Manhattan-based Tom Scheerer presents brilliant photographs of his work and weighs in on the origins of inspiration of his sophisticated, yet relaxed and unpretentious design style.
Cost: $15 for Ladew members | $20 for non-members. Series Discount: $75 for Ladew Members | $100 for Non-members (includes all 6 lectures; one is free). Lectures will be presented virtually through Zoom.
For additional information and to register, visit www.LadewGardens.com or call 410.557.9570.
Ladew’s Fall Lecture Series is made possible in part by: The Manor Conservancy, BrightView Senior Living, Pinehurst Landscape Company, The Perennial Farm, The Mill, TDH, and Robert R. Bowie, Jr. and Susan G. Chase.
Ladew Topiary Gardens has been named “One of the Top 5 Gardens in North America;” deemed “the most outstanding topiary garden in America” by the Garden Club of America; and featured as one of “10 incredible topiary gardens around the world” by Architectural Digest. Ladew is located on Jarrettsville Pike (MD 146), 14 miles north of the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), exit 27B (Dulaney Valley Road North). For more information, call 410.557.9570 or visit www.ladewgardens.com. Ladew Topiary Gardens is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is "to maintain and promote the Gardens, House and facilities in keeping with the creative spirit of Harvey S. Ladew for the public benefit and for educational, scientific and cultural pursuits.” Both House and Gardens are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
