Friends of the Horticulture Farm Present "The Wonderful World of Willows" with speaker, Michael Dodge. Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, UVM Campus, Davis Center, Livak Ballroom. Map: 590 Main Street Burlington VT Currently living in Fairfield VT, owner of Vermont Willow Farm, Michael Dodge has a long history in the world of horticulture. Born in England's beautiful Lake District, Michael was educated at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London and at the University of Delaware. He began his American career at the New York Botanical Garden and after five years at Henry DuPont's Winterthur Gardens in Delaware, joined the prestigious White Flower Farm in Connecticut for 26 years, in positions as Director of Horticulture, Chief Propagator, Head Grower, new plant introductions manager, Art Director, Catalogue Designer and Primary Photographer for The Garden Book. Join Michael as he shares his passion for the genus Salix and shares his passion for this fast growing, flexible plant. Free to UVM Students and members of the Friends, all others $10 at the door. Parking is free and available in the Jeffords Lot.

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