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Welcome Summer! 
Despite a cold spring here on the East End, the vegetable garden, first established at Bridge Gardens in 2011, started producing multiple cuttings of spinach and other greens in March and April; along with a continual supply of radishes, kales and cilantro. The vegetables harvested were used in our receptions during last winter/early spring's panel discussion with Long Island growers and producers, as well as donated to the Sag Harbor Food Pantry.
We recently completed the installation of Bridge Garden's third vegetable bed. It was tilled, amended with compost from Quail Hill Farm (a sister stewardship project of the Peconic Land Trust located in Amagansett) and fertilizers and raked into raised beds last week. This new bed will house our tomatoes, peppers and eggplants.
Elsewhere, flowering onion bulbs planted 3-4 years ago continue to grace the borders near the wisteria arbor and are in almost full bloom right now. There are several species and varieties, with a long season of bloom. Considering their durability, they are worth checking out over the next few weeks.
Also, take note! The screaming yellow plant in the herb garden's textile and dye bed is woad (Isatis tinctoria). The source of blue dye before the discovery of indigo, this member of the mustard family has fragrant flowers loved by bees, leathery blue-green foliage and a certain stateliness when it's gone to seed.
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Woad in the textile bed
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   pictured (l-r): Frech rose blend tulips, comfrey in the herb garden medicinal bed, and Disporum flavens.
Just noticed that a Lily of China (Rohdea japonica) I planted 4 years ago is going to bloom. In a week or so, stalks of pale yellow will appear above the bold foliage of this native of Asian woodlands, followed in September by large, bright red fruits.
 In a week or so, it will worth a visit just to see our Clematis montana Alba in bloom. It climbs 15-20' into a gnarly old oak and is covered top to bottom in silvery white flowers.
First waterlily of the season this week. Don't know what variety it is, but it's hardy, yellow flushed with pink and blooms all summer and into fall.
June and July are the months for roses! On June 21, I hope that you will join me for a walk and talk around the rose garden (along with a chilled glass of wine). here are a few images from last summer -- we are anticipating a great display this year even though the winter was tough on the roses and we had to cut them back this spring -- down to 6-12" tall -- they are now looking strong & vigorous. They've budded up nicely and a great display in June looks promising.
   This year, we will have two music nights -- Friday, July 18 with Charles Certain and Friends and Friday, August 22 with Joe Hampton and the Kingpins. Both are perennial favorites at the Gardens. Bring family and friends and a picnic and enjoy an early evening with us. June is also the perfect time to join the garden -- members can visit the gardens all season long as well as receive free or reduced fees to many of our programs. For more information, call Thomas Hobson at 631.283.3195. We look forward to seeing you this summer . . . any questions, please feel free to email me at BridgeGardens@PeconicLandTrust.org.
-- Rick Bogusch, Garden Manager
Bridge Gardens is Open for Summer
Wednesdays through Sundays
Daily: 10 am to 5 pm. Open late Fridays til Dusk
Admission: $10/person or $20 for a party of 4
Seasonal memberships: $50/individual or $75/family (up to 4 people per visit).
Join today by calling Thomas Hobson at 631.283.3195 ext. 20
Summer hours begin on May 23!
Also,  for more pictures!
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Save the Date: Upcoming Programs
in June, July & August
Garden Month by Month: Garden Talks:
June 14: Wine & Roses with Rick @ 4 pm  Join Rick for a tour of the rose garden, and learn about the beautiful varieties grown at Bridge Gardens, from grandifloras and floribundas to teas and climbers -- as well as tips on care and cultivation. We'll meet under the wisteria arbor for a glass of wine and make our way through the garden to the rose bed. $5/Bridge Gardens members; $10/non-members.
July 26: The Herb Garden with Rick @ 11 am  Learn the basics and more about growing, harvesting, drying, storing and enjoying herbs throughout the year -- whether you are planting just a few pots by the doorstep or incorporating them into a larger vegetable garden. Free to Bridge Gardens members; $5/non-members. August 15: Sustainable Lawn Care: A Panel Conversation @ 3 pm  Join us for a lively panel discussion on a practical approach to crating a sustainable lawn environment for your family, with Tamson Yeh, Turf Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension, NOFA certified landscape professional Ivan Roman, owner of Heirloom Gardens and Bridge Gardens' Rick Bogusch. Program will conclude with light refreshments. $5/Bridge Gardens members; $10/non-members.
Plein Air Peconic Bridgehampton Museum Archives May 22 through September 18 Gallery open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Reception with the artists on Saturday, June 14, 5 to 7:30 pm 2539-A Montauk Highway (east of the Sag Harbor/Bridgehampton Turnpike)    Works by: (left to right): Susan D'Alessio, Kathryn Szoka, Gordon Matheson Hosted by the Bridgehampton Museum Archives, be sure to visit this wonderful, summer-long exhibition with an historical perspective, featuring iconic Bridgehampton and Sagaponack settings. All work is for sale and a percentage of all sales will be donated to the Peconic Land Trust and the Bridgehampton Museum by the artists. For more information, visit www.PleinAirPeconic.com. For more information on Connections programs, visit our online calendar or
call Kathy Kennedy at 631.283.3195, ext. 29.
For reservations, email Robin Harris at Events@PeconicLandTrust.org
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Fridays at Six: Music in the Gardens
July 16: Charles Certain and Friends
August 22: Joe Hampton & the Kingpins
Music starts at 6 pm and goes until dusk
Bring a chair or blanket, friends and family, and a picnic and enjoy a summer evening at Bridge Gardens.
Free for members.
Non-members: $15 person or $30/party of four.
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Photography for Teens and Tweens with Ellen Watson Wednesdays, July 9, 16 & 23 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm  The popular photography workshop returns! Teens and tweens will develop skills in camera basics, use of natural light and fill flash, portraiture and composition. Attendees must bring their own digital camera (manual settings capability recommended), and will receive personalized instruction on its use. Ellen was an original member of Plein Air Peconic, and her work embraces the East End environment. For more information about Ellen's work, please visit her website at www.EllenWatsonPhotography.com
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Watercolor Classes with Lois Bender
Every Friday: July 11 through August 29 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lois Bender returns for a series of inspiring watercolor classes at the Gardens. Beginner and experienced artists learn to paint landscapes and floral bouquets in a "nature sketchbook-style," or bring your own project ideas for development.
Join us and develop your artistic self!
Fee is $45/class, space is limited, prepaid registration required. Please register in advance on Lois's website at www.GardenSpiritsNY.com
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Volunteer Today!
Join our team of volunteers who help Rick keep the Gardens in top shape.
For more information call Kathy Kennedy, Outreach Manager, at 631.283.3195, ext. 29 or email to KKennedy@PeconicLandTrust.org.
Bridge Gardens is located at 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton.
or call 631.283.3195.
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About Bridge Gardens and the Peconic land Trust
Bridge Gardens is a unique public garden in the heart of Bridgehampton, featuring an expansive herb garden, perennial, rose and vegetable beds, whimsical topiaries, an array of specimen trees and shrubs and much more. Managed by Rick Bogusch, Bridge Gardens is a stewardship project of the Peconic Land Trust, which conserves Long Island's working farms, natural lands and heritage. Bridge Gardens supports the Trust's mission by serving as a multi-purpose, multi-disciplinary outdoor classroom, demonstration garden and community resource.
For more information visit our website at
Please help us further reduce our carbon footprint. If you change your address, or would like to receive all (or some) of your communications from the Peconic Land Trust by email, let us know! Contact Janet Schutt, Systems Manager, at 631.283.3195 ext. 24 or email her at JSchutt@PeconicLandTrust.org. Thank you for all you do in support of conservation in our communities!
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Peconic Land Trust conserves Long Island's working farms, natural lands, and heritage for our communities now and in the future.
Financial Disclosure Statement: A copy of the last financial report filed with the New York State Attorney General may be obtained in writing to: New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 or Peconic Land Trust, PO Box 1776, Southampton, NY 11969.
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