A look at the life and legacy of the Hartford-born individual who coined the term "landscape architect." While most famous for his public parks, Olmsted's commissions included the Biltmore Estate, the World's Columbian Exposition, and campuses ranging from Stanford to Amherst. 

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This lecture will focus on the wonders of the winter landscape and how to enhance the aesthetic value and interest of the garden by using horticultural treasures such as winter fruiting plants, broadleaved evergreens, conifers and trees with interesting bark.

Learn about the natural history of Connecticut’s 11 species of frogs and toads and how to attract them and a host of other wildlife to your yard through bubblers, small ponds, and other water features.

Fundamentally we all want the same thing...more! More plants, more choices, and more options to extend our gardening season. Dan will share with you ways that he extends the season on both sides at Chanticleer, both fall and spring. Plant suggestions, design tips, and techniques for how to make your late season garden sing.