Author Talk at the Library

Author Talk at the Library

Hanson Public Library Hosts Author~Thomas~Mickey~on~Saturday, April 11th

With better weather ahead, many of us will return to our gardens.~Are you looking for some inspirational ideas to enhance your garden? If so, the Hanson Public Library is hosting~Thomas~Mickey, author of~America's Romance with the English Garden~for an author talk on~Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 12:30 p.m.

This 'romance' between the English garden and America's growing middle class began near the turn of the 20^th~century, thanks to advances in paper production, full-colored printing and rural mail delivery, which triggered a growth in mass-produced catalogs. The most prominent of these mailings included seed and nursery catalogs beautifully illustrated with homes surrounded by romantic English-styled gardens.

America's Romance with the English Garden~was nominated by the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries for its annual Literature Award, and the UK magazine~Spectator~recently named the book "best garden book of the year".

After the~author~talk, there will be time for questions and book signings.~Books are available through the SAILS Library Network or for purchase at the library.This free event is sponsored by The Hanson Public Library Foundation, Inc. but requires registration. Please call~781-293-2151~or emailinfo@hansonlibrary.org. We look forward to seeing you there!