This symbol of spring was planted by settlers across the country to last through the years, producing beautiful, fragrant blossoms every year. Tour our lilac collection with curator Kitty Werner, as she tells you about caring for this easy-to-grow shrub, when to plant them, soil and sun requirements, when and how to prune, and the many varieties and colors. Bring your camera. You will leave wanting to plant lilacs beside your house and in your landscape. EMG-E FREE
Kitty is the co-president of the Friends of the Hort Farm and curator of the Farm’s lilac collection. She became an Extension Master Gardener in 2008, joined the Central Vermont chapter and arranged and attended yearly lilac pruning and care events in the Montpelier area with Jeff Young, and spent 6 years working on the Shelburne Museum lilacs as a volunteer. She worked for the EMG program from 2016 – 2018. She is a book designer, author, publisher and has also been a journalist, newspaper editor and travel agent. And she loves photography.
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