GARDEN TALK FOR PLANTAHOLICS

Kerry Ann Mendez, a landscaping consultant, designer, writer, teacher and lecturer who specializes in low-maintenance perennial gardening, will be guest speaker at the next meeting of The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons. Her illustrated talk, “The Plant Collector’s Corner,” will begin at 2 PM on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in the main auditorium of the Bridgehampton Community House.

The topic, she says, is aimed at “plantaholics seeking unusual, fun, outrageous, or underused perennials that are sure to have heads turning and onlookers mumbling, ‘What is that?’” As an avid collector, she adds, “I’ve walked many miles in my muck boots to find some unique plants that transform ho-hum gardens into eye-popping, extraordinary ones.”

Perennially Yours, Ms. Mendez’ 16-year-old business in upstate Ballston Spa, New York, focuses on time-saving gardening techniques and workhorse plant material as well as organic practices. She teaches over 20 different perennial gardening workshops and has conducted more than l,000 private and commercial garden consultations and designs. Her articles have appeared in Fine Gardening and many other periodicals and her first book, The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Top Ten Lists, was published in March 2010.

Non-members of the HAH are asked for a $10 donation to attend this lecture program; members are admitted free. Further information about the Alliance can be obtained by phoning its office in Bridgehampton, 631-537-2223