Andover Garden Club Presents “The Magic of the Winter Garden”

The Andover Garden Club's January membership meeting will feature author and lecturer Jana Milbocker presenting “The Magic of the Winter Garden.” This richly illustrated lecture will provide inspiration and tips on designing gardens for winter interest; choosing the best trees, shrubs and perennials; and grouping plants to create arresting vignettes.

“The garden can be a magical place—even in winter,” said Milbocker. “Stripped of summer foliage and flowers, the success of a winter garden lies in its structure, basic design, and the choice of plant material.”

About the Speaker

Milbocker, the principal of Enchanted Gardens (http://www.enchantedgardensdesign.com), combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire, and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. She loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S. and abroad and to share the trips through her books, photos, and blog. She published The Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Gardens and Nurseries in the Northeast in 2018, The Garden Tourist’s New England in 2020, and The Garden Tourist’s Florida in 2021. The two-acre garden surrounding her Victorian home features more than 140 varieties of trees and shrubs, perennial gardens, peony and rose beds, water features, and shady retreats.

Trained as a graphic designer, Milbocker brings years of critical design thinking, clarity, and cohesiveness to her landscape solutions. Her professional experience includes 25 years as an art director and designer. She earned a BFA from Syracuse University and an MBA from Boston College and has completed coursework in horticulture and landscape design.

When, Where, and How

The event will be held at South Church (41 Central Street, Andover) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. It will begin at 10:00 AM with social time and refreshments, followed by a brief business meeting. The lecture will start at approximately 11:00 AM.

The public is encouraged to take advantage of this program. A $10 donation is requested of nonmembers.

About the Andover Garden Club

Founded in 1927, the Andover Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that encourages the study and practice of horticulture, landscape design, and floral design; aids in the beautification of the town of Andover; and helps protect and conserve natural resources. A member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc., the club provides both financial and hands-on support to a variety of municipal, educational, and environmental organizations throughout the region.

The Andover Garden Club welcomes new members, and information about joining is available from AGC membership cochairs Cathy Starr (cstarr12@comcast.net, 978-475-8473) and Donna Rudolph (dlabsuper49@aol.com, 978-475-7165).