April CGCD General Meeting PM: Supporting Biodiversity In Our Gardens & Landscape - with Brian Gibbons (Tues. April 8th @ 6 PM)

Supporting Biodiversity In Our Gardens and Landscape with Brian Gibbons

CGCD April General Meeting @ 6 PM

Pilgrim Church of Duxbury ~ 404 Washington St. Duxbury, MA ~

Our gardens and landscapes have the unique opportunity to support biodiversity. We can have a positive effect on the environment by changing certain ways we care for our plants, and these are also better for our families and friends.  There are design applications that  help improve our outdoor spaces for living creatures, both above and below ground.  Homeowners who are garden enthusiasts can select plants that benefit pollinators, birds and other organisms; use sound management and maintenance practices that are safe for local ecosystems and have low adverse impact on the natural world.  During the presentation, we will touch on biodiversity and why it is important to embrace as gardeners.  Participants will learn how they can support and enhance biodiversity in their home gardens and landscapes through design, plant choices and care.

Brian Gibbons (Bio) Professional Horticulture career that spans over three decades.  Formally educated at the University of Massachusetts, Stockbridge School of Agriculture and the University of Georgia.  Lived and worked in New England, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, as well as the United Kingdom.   

Diverse background that includes, but not limited to the following: garden and landscape design, property development, project management, sales, consultant; public garden  administration and leadership, exhibition design, management and interpretation.  Entrepreneur and small business owner in the Berkshires for 10-years. 

An educator, panel expert, presenter and tour host.  Teaching and class development experience; invited speaker for more than 50 presentations and lectures; topics including: woody ornamental plants, herbaceous perennials, native trees and shrubs, small fruits and orchards, design and management, local and organic food, biostimulants and humates research, climate resilience and biodiversity, and more. 

Notable accomplishments include: invited guest on Martha Stewart, Teaching Assistant for Dr. Michael Dirr, and assisting with Gold Medal garden designs at RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows.

Brian lives in Duxbury with his wife, Aleisha, and 2 children.   

Meetings are open to the public. Join us!  Thank you - Joann Kunz and Loretta Patterson (Programs CGCD)

The April and December 'General Meetings' are evening meetings @ 6_PM ~ held at Pilgrim Church of Duxbury ~ 404 Washington St. Duxbury, MA ~ The room is located upstairs - an elevator is available. 

If you are curious about CGCD, come visit and see what we are all about. Thank you. Colleen  (Membership CGCD)