Rhododendrons & A Mid-Century Garden Educational Lecture 5.18 10:00 a.m

A Special Event with the Connecticut Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society,

Blau House & Gardens and Wakeman Town Farm.

Join us at Wakeman Town Farm (WTF) to celebrate the beauty and history of rhododendrons and their landscape use at Blau House & Gardens in a talk, box lunch and tour.


Highlights:

  • Presentation: "My 40 Years Amongst the Rhododendrons" by horticulturist Kevin Wilcox.

Learn about the five subdivisions of the rhododendron genus, best practices for cultivation,

and see inspiring garden images.

  • Box Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal with fellow plant enthusiasts. Order number and type of sandwich in box lunch per Box lunch $20  -  Order Box Lunch Here

  • Guided Tour: Explore Blau House & Gardens, a Westport hidden gem.

  • Schedule:

    * 9:30 AM – Coffee and pastries

    ( sponsored by Olivers Nurseries )

    * 10:00–11:15 AM – Talk with Kevin Wilcox at Wakeman Town Farm Tim’s Kitchen

    * 11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Box Lunch

    * 12:30–2:00 PM – Tour of Blau House & Gardens

    (Parking for tour at #9 Bayberry Ridge Road driveway and across the driveway along the stonewall and at #7 Bayberry Ridge Road Driveway)