Experienced horticulturalist Francine Vallillo will present “Constant Color in the Garden” Oct. 19 at Griffin Hospital in Derby./ Contributed photo
DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about getting active through gardening at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the hospital, 130 Division St.
Experienced horticulturalist Francine Vallillo will present “Constant Color in the Garden,” providing tips for planning and planting a perennial flower garden that will bloom from spring to fall.
The talk will include a list of perennials with the color, time of bloom, growth habits, unique foliage, and uses for each species, design elements for short to tall flowers and balancing the space, and a complete list of the plants suitable to take with you when purchasing plants.
The talk will include a list of perennials with the color, time of bloom, growth habits, unique foliage, and uses for each species, design elements for short to tall flowers and balancing the space, and a complete list of the plants suitable to take with you when purchasing plants.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gardening is a moderate-intensity level activity, which the CDC recommends two and a half hours of each week to help prevent chronic health conditions.
The program will also include a brief presentation by Griffin Hospital Occupational Therapist Fran Harmeyer on garden ergonomics to avoid injuries while tending a garden.
The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.
Light refreshments will be served.
Light refreshments will be served.
To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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