Marta McDowell

Friday, June 27      1 pm, Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel

Garden writer Marta McDowell talks about her charming book, Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life: The Plants and Places That Inspired the Classic Children's Tales . The book explores the origins of Beatrix Potter's love of gardening and plants and shows how her passion came to be reflected in her work. It's a passion shared by Ms. McDowell, who teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden. You can read more about her on her website here.     Come enjoy a cup of English tea. The first 50 attendees will receive a complimentary seed packet!