Nurseryman to discuss perennials, grasses

Ever wonder which perennials and grasses make truly striking combinations that display year round interest? Join internationally renowned nurseryman and author Adrian Bloom from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 at Molbak’s as he shares his favorite perennial plants that are proven high performers.

Ever wonder which perennials and grasses make truly striking combinations that display year round interest? Join internationally renowned nurseryman and author Adrian Bloom from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 at Molbak’s as he shares his favorite perennial plants that are proven high performers.

He will share photography and novel ideas on design and the use of plants for gardens both large and small, calling on concepts featured in his recent book, Bloom’s Best Perennials and Grasses.

Bloom, a lifelong gardener, is president of the famous Blooms of Bressingham nursery in Norfolk, England and manages Foggy Bottom garden adjacent to Bressingham Gardens. He has been a television presenter on shows including BBC Gardeners’ World and The Victory Garden for WGBH in the United Sates.

Register online at www.molbaks.com/events.html Proceeds from the $15 registration fee benefit the UW Botanic Gardens’ Youth Education Programs at the Arboretum. Booksigning to follow.

Molbak’s is located at 13625 NE 175th St. More information is available at 425-483-5000, 1-866-466-5225, or at www.molbaks.com.