Every new gardener has to start somewhere—and the process can be intimidating. Knowing when and what to plant, how to care for the plants once they’re in the ground, and how to keep pests and diseases away is a lot to take on. Luckily, Daryl Beyers—an expert from the New York Botanical Garden—has written what will be a go-to resource for decades to come.
Q&A will follow the talk. No charge. Registration highly
recommended. Register online or call 203-762-6334. Book signing and
purchase will be available courtesy of Elm Street Books, New Canaan.
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The New Gardener’s Handbook is a comprehensive overview of the
fundamentals of gardening, based on the introductory gardening class
that Beyers teaches at NYBG. Readers will learn about soil, plant
selection, propagation, planting and mulching, watering and feeding,
pruning, and weeds, pests, and diseases. The information applies to both
ornamental and edible plants. Featuring inspiring photography and
helpful illustrations,
The New Gardener’s Handbook gives home gardeners a
foundation upon which they can grow, and encourages them to apply the
lessons they’ve learned in an intuitive, natural way.
Daryl Beyers is the Gardening Program Coordinator at the New York Botanical Garden, where he writes and shapes the education department's curriculum and teaches the popular Fundamentals of Gardening course. He has over 20 years of professional landscaping experience specializing in residential garden design and development. Beyers was a staff writer, photographer, and editor for
Fine Gardening and served as contributing gardening editor for
Martha Stewart Living.