The 21st Century Flower Garden is more than a bed of pretty flowers. These plants have a purpose! Random acts of kindness, privacy screening, celebrations, and attracting pollinators… in addition to providing us with colorful blooms. Find out about changes in flower garden design and planting options, and how you might want to shake things up in your 21st century landscape. Hear too about how we can all raise our spirits with flowers, even in difficult times.

C.L. Fornari is the author of eight books, and the host of GardenLine on WXTK. She is a frequent speaker to groups nationwide, including green industry meetings, businesses and audiences with green or black thumbs. C.L. has worked for a family-owned independent garden center for 28 years as a writer and educator, and her favorite time of year is when she can go into the garden and ask, “What’s for dinner?” C.L. grows hydrangeas, vegetables, flowers and other plants at Poison Ivy Acres on Cape Cod. Connect with her at https://www.GardenLady.com

In-person meetings are held the at the Tufts Administration Building, (TAB), 167 Holland Street, second floor, wheelchair accessible. Parking is available for a small fee, and the building is a ten-minute walk from the Davis Square MBTA stop.

All Somerville Garden Club meetings are free and open to the public. 7-9pm. The SGC has been informed that the entry doors to the TAB will be locked at 8pm, effective immediately, including on our meeting days. Please arrange your arrival times accordingly.