Flower Couture: Curating Joy and Interest in your Flower Garden

We know that the most beautiful flower gardens begin with ideas and inspiration, but the truth is that at the end of the day many of us just default to whatever is available at the local garden center. We may try to grow poppies or sweet peas, only to be discouraged. In this talk we will touch upon some popular tried and true common flower choices, as well as spend time exploring some more unique flower options.

If you dream of having more interesting flowers in your garden and home this summer, but never had luck raising your own mignonette, primroses or poppies from seed, you will learn how to do so here. Join plantsman, designer and author Matt Mattus, author of the book, Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening as he shares with us his most favorite, and often uncommon flower choices. He will share tips and tricks on how to grow and where to buy these less common flowers, so get your notebook ready!

Offered in partnership with the Chappaqua Public Library

SPEAKER BIO: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus is a plantsman, designer and author. After 30 years as a principal designer at the toy and entertainment company Hasbro, Matt has semi-retired and has leaned back into his true love, plants and gardening. Matt and his gardens and glass greenhouse has been featured on the pages of Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes and Gardens and House Beautiful to name a few. Matt is active in many plant societies, he’s the past president of the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS), past editor of the American Primrose Society journal and the founder of the N.E. Dahlia Society/ He contributes to Horticulture magazine and is currently the Northeast Reporter for Fine Gardening magazine.