July 20 brings landscape architect Susan Reed to speak about 'Energy-Wise Landscape Design'. Sue's talk goes to the heart of design as an integral part of being environmentally aware. You spend thousands of dollars each year to heat and cool your home. Environmentally conscious landscaping can lower that expense significantly. Sue will offer practical ways you can save money, time and effort while making your landscape more environmentally healthy and energy efficient.

Sue Reed is a registered landscape architect who has helped hundreds of homeowners create comfortable, livable and beautiful landscapes that save energy. She has worked in western Massachusetts for nearly 25 years, including twelve years as an instructor at the Conway School of Landscape Design. Sue is an expert at designing sustainable landscapes that are environmentally sound, ecologically rich and energy efficient. Her new book, Energy-Wise Landscape Design, was published in April 2010 by New Society Publishers. To learn more about the book, visit Energy Wise Landscape Design, or the book’s Facebook page.

All "Wednesday Evenings" talks begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the Education Building at Elm Bank. They end when the last question is answered, usually around 8:30.

The cost to Mass Hort members is $10 per talk or $50 for the series of ten (pricing for the Adrian Bloom talk is understandably a little higher). The charge for Non-Mass Hort members is $15 per talk. Refreshments and beverages are served at all talks. Reservations are not required.