Annual Founder’s Day Event-Farmington Garden Club Program

The Farmington Garden Club, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, in conjunction with the Farmington Libraries is pleased to welcome Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery to our Annual Founders Day Event, Throw the Burning Bush on the Brush Pile, Overused Plants and Superior Alternatives. The member meeting and lunch will run from 11:30-12:30; the program is free and open to the public is from 1-2:30pm.

Many familiar landscape staples have become so ubiquitous that they’re losing their impact – and in some cases, creating ecological challenges. In this lecture, Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery will explore some of the most overused woody plants, discussing why they became popular and why it might be time to retire them. Most importantly, he will highlight superior alternatives that deliver outstanding performance and beauty without negative environmental effects. Attendees will leave with practical ideas to refresh their planting palettes and design landscapes that truly stand out for all the right reasons.

Donations of canned goods or non-perishables are suggested to benefit the Farmington Food Pantry.