Best of Flavor and Fragrance Talk

The Silver Spring Garden Club hosts at talk on

"The Best of Flavor and Fragrance"

Have you ever been confused as to which is the best mint, oregano, thyme, lavender, or basil to choose from the large selection of plants available to buy? When we select plants for our garden, we hope to get premiere plants that have long growing seasons, superior flavor, unique tastes, and distinctive aromas. It can be overwhelming to know which ones are the right ones for your needs. In her talk, Holly Shimizu, nationally recognized horticulturist, will emphasize the best plants to select as well as how to grow them, parts to use, season of interest, and where to place them in the garden.

Our speaker Holly Shimizu has loved herbs all of her gardening life and was lucky enough to work with them and study in England. Upon returning to the US, she became the first Curator of the National Herb at the U.S. National Arboretum. She has continued to learn, grow, use, and lecture about herbs throughout her career.

WHEN: Monday, March 21, 8:00pm
Doors open at 7:30pm

WHERE: Brookside Gardens
Visitors Center/Education Building
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland

REFRESHMENTS will be provided after the talk by the following Silver Spring Garden Club members: Anne Hilliard, Carol Benson, Sue Smith, and Rosalie Barr.

This event is FREE and open to the public.
No RSVP required.


Formed in 1940, the Silver Spring Garden Club meets monthly at Brookside Gardens the third Monday of each month except July, August, and December.
Most members live in Silver Spring, MD, or in the nearby DC-area.
More club details are at: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SilverSpringGardenClub/info