Come explore the history of seed and plant commerce in America and the people—Bartram, Burbank, Burpee, and Ball—behind the development of the country’s plant industry. Using contemporary accounts, drawings, lithographs, and photos, Kevin Bragg’s illustrated presentation follows the evolution of seed packaging and catalogs, the intrigue of plants from “the new world” and afar, scientific advancements, and cultural shifts, creating a fascinating story that has led to today’s modern breeding, marketing, and selling of plants. From subsistence farming to ornamental landscaping, this is the story of the American business behind creating our own garden utopia.

Kevin is the owner of Canterbury Plantation, a specialty grower of heirloom and modern annuals, perennials, herbs, and veggies. His almost 40-year involvement in horticulture has included retail and wholesale growing and sales, breeder and distribution relations, USDA/NASS agricultural surveying, as well as manager of horticulture at Canterbury Shaker Village.

This adult program is part of a series produced by the Hanover Garden Club in partnership with the Montshire Museum of Science. It will be held in person with a Zoom option. (Zoom registrants will be admitted from the waiting room when the meeting begins.) The program is free of charge and open to the public. Bring a friend and enjoy yummy refreshments made by our members!

Check back later for the Zoom registration link.