Horticulturist and author Kerry Ann Mendez, who has focused on low-maintenance perennial gardening and landscaping, emphasizing workhorse plant materials and organic practices, will offer her top picks for ever-blooming perennials for sun and shade that will thrive in our region in her presentation, "Nonstop Color from No-Fuss Perennials," from 2-3:30 p.m. March 13 at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St.

There is no charge for this workshop. For more information call the library at 203-946-8835.

Mendez has appeared on HGTV and Channel 13, in addition to hosting Capital News 9's "In The Garden" TV segments. Her recent Horticulture national webinar series attracted thousands of gardeners from around the country. 

"In addition to authoring The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists (2010) and Top Ten Lists for Beautiful Shade Gardens (2011), Mendez has written for Horticulture, Fine Gardening, Garden Gate and Better Homes and Gardens' Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living." More: www.pyours.com. 

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