Presented by Ed Blondin.

The “Aaa-Haa” moments with this lecture are many. Long before Islam took hold in this region the Persian Empire dominated the Western world. Their legacies range from Aqueduct and drip irrigation to a staggering number of plants we all assume as “our own’. Insightful and thought-provoking, this lecture illustrates how the Persian Empire aesthetic influenced our modern American back yard!

Garden Designer Ed Blondin is a Master Gardener with horticultural training from Michigan State University. He has worked with homeowners and corporate clients in southeast Michigan for more than 30 years. Ed’s goal is to introduce you to an elegant, comfortable, engaging outdoor lifestyle.