Abra Lee’s speech next Sunday will bring something new to the audience at Rooted in Place—an understanding that the art and science of gardening the land we cherish can be learned both in a classroom and on the outskirts of a farm.
I am reminding you that some vines, trees, or shrubs will escape your landscape plans to become immortal pests around your property. Do not be fooled by their calm, care-free, and easy-to-grow nature. These are nutrient thieves and squatters of the worst kind.
This project’s biggest challenge was preserving the charm and character of a two-hundred-year-old building while delivering 21st century performance and comfort.
On the eve of Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Rooted in Place conference, author and speaker Kevin West shares his tenets for gardening, cooking and canning that can fill our gardens, tables, and larders with sustenance for the body and soul.
