On Sunday, March 29th, the Madoo Conservancy continues its Winter lecture series with a visit from acclaimed writer and editor, Stephen Orr, who will examine the long tradition of American Herbals.  Orr will also add new layers of information based on a multicultural look at the herbs we use in our homes and gardens.  Learn about European herbs you’ve always wanted to grow (chervil, chamomile, and lovage), exotic herbs that (such as lemongrass, papalo, shiso, and nigella), and even controversial herbs such as marijuana, monkshood, and foxglove.  Perfect timing for tips on your spring planting projects, right?

Stephen is a longtime NYC writer and editor who is currently the executive editor at Condé Nast Traveler. Previously, he was an editorial director at Martha Stewart Living and a garden editor at House & Garden and Domino magazines. In addition, he has written for The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications.

A delicious reception sponsored by Topping Rose House, in Bridgehampton will follow the lecture, and Stephen will be signing books. Orr is the author of three books: Tomorrow’s Garden: Design and Inspiration for a New Age of Sustainable Gardening (Rodale, 2011), Nelson Byrd Woltz: Garden, Park, Community, Farm (Princeton Architectural Press, 2013), and The New American Herbal (Clarkson Potter, September, 2014).

Details: Tickets $25 members, $30 non-members. The lecture will be held in the summer house studio at 12 pm and The Madoo Conservancy 618 Sagg Main Street, Sagaponack, NY.  *Seating is limited, RSVP info@madoo.org or 631-537-8200.

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