Garden Club to Present 'Garden Guru'

The Garden Club of Long Valley will host a "Garden Guru" presentation on April 19.

The following information was provided by the club in a press release:

On Thursday, April 19, the Garden Club of Long Valley will sponsor an evening with Kent Russell, the Garden Guru and perennial specialist. 

Russell, a nationally recognized celebrity gardener, will entertain and educate with his informative presentation, "Candy in the Garden." Served up with verve and humor and illustrated with a wide assortment of plant materials, he will focus on creating eye-catching drama in any garden setting.

In addition to the abundant plant material, Kent will share stories about his recent gardening adventures.

The presentation will be at the Schooley's Mountain Park Lodge at 54 Camp Washington Road, Long Valley.

The cost is $25 per ticket and includes complimentary sweet and savory refreshments. There will be a free door prize raffle and a raffle on Kent Russell containers.

There will also be a garden boutique and a plant sale featuring annuals, perennials and tropicals.

For ticket sales and information, please call 908-813-2894

Doors open at 6 p.m. and program begins at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go towards funding  Garden Club community projects.

For information about the Garden Club of Long Valley, please visit www.thegardencluboflongvalley.shutterfly.com.