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Author Talk: Matthew Fleming
April 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Stories, Science, and History of Trees – with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturist Matthew Fleming
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in his beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.
About the Presenter: Matthew Fleming has been a horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Facility in Suitland, Maryland since 2010. In addition to serving as a supervisory horticulturist, he manages three greenhouses with nearly a thousand tropical specimens that are displayed throughout the many Smithsonian gardens and landscapes along the National Mall during the warmer months. He has given talks on a wide variety of plant-related topics at the Smithsonian ranging from indoor pests to overwintering tropical plants. Prior to coming to the Smithsonian, Matt was a purchasing agent and garden center assistant manager for a full-service landscaping firm. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences where he studied Horticulture and Landscape Contracting.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Sponsored by a generous donation from the Pennington First Aid Squad.