Edible Perennial Gardening and the Mystery of Crop Circles

ANDOVER, MA - Naturalist and educator John Root (www.johnroot.net) will present a variety of trees, shrubs, vines, canes, and herbaceous perennials that can be grown in New England for a bountiful harvest of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. He will discuss how to establish and care for these plants using organic methods, and will describe the nutritional and medicinal benefits they provide. In addition, Root will share his knowledge and photos of crop circles, the fascinating and mysterious designs that have been appearing with increasing sophistication during the past three decades in farmers’ fields and other locations all over the world.

The meeting and lecture will take place on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, beginning at 10:00 AM with social time and refreshments, followed by a brief business meeting. John Root’s presentation will start at approximately 11:00 AM. The location is South Church, 41 Central Street, Andover MA 01810, and a $10 donation is requested for guests (includes refreshments).

Founded in 1927, the Andover Garden Club (www.andovergardenclub.org) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that encourages the study and practice of horticulture, landscape design, and floral design; aids in the beautification of the town of Andover; and helps protect and conserve natural resources. A member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc., the club provides both financial and hands-on support to a variety of municipal, educational, and environmental organizations throughout the region.

The Andover Garden Club welcomes news members, and information about joining is available from AGC membership chairs Anne Collins (978-681-8052, collinsak14@verizon.net) and Donna Rudolph (978-475-7165, dlabsuper49@aol.com).

(Photo of John Root courtesy of www.johnroot.net.)