A person who admires, studies, or collects old to ancient objects is called an antiquarian. There is a certain beauty to a well-worn thing; that beauty is often described as patina. In the garden, nothing says age as much as moss (and maybe, rust). A mossy urn suggests a long life, quality, and sophistication. It is an object that has endured weather and use; were it to be anthropomorphized these qualities frequently equate to wisdom and classiness. If you like this look but you haven’t the time for something to naturally age, accelerate the process. Learn how to encourage the growth of moss on a favorite piece of stone or pottery using simple ingredients and a touch of patience. Join LGF Head Gardener, Kerry Ann McLean, as she reviews the wonders of moss and demonstrates how to encourage its growth on terra cotta and stone. Leave with a pot that will soon be as verdant as the Emerald Isles.
Kerry Ann McLean is Landcraft Garden Foundation’s Head Gardener. Trained at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA, Kerry Ann brings to the North Fork years of experience as a grounds and estate manager, public gardener, Horticulture Specialist for W. Atlee Burpee Seed Company, plant buyer for Terrain, the garden-lifestyle brand of Urban Outfitters and Senior Horticulturist for Longwood Gardens
AGE: All Ages
WEATHER: Rain or Shine.
SPECIAL NOTES: Please come prepared to get a little messy
