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As autumn settles in and the garden prepares for its winter slumber, the roses at Brookgreen Gardens put on a final show of beauty. Join Lucy Contreras, Manager of Horticulture Education and Plant Collections, for an intimate gathering to celebrate the season’s last bloom. With light refreshments in hand, dive into a relaxed, friendly discussion about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of rose gardening—both at Brookgreen and in your own backyard. Afterward, take a guided tour of the Poetry Garden to explore the roses as they wind down for the year, with insights into what to expect as the garden welcomes a new growing season.
About Lucy Contreras
Lucy Contreras serves as the Manager of Horticulture Education and Plant Collections at Brookgreen Gardens. She began her public horticulture career on Long Island at the historic Old Westbury Gardens, where she specialized in rose care. Lucy joined Brookgreen Gardens in 2016, where she has worked as a Horticulturist and Manager of Plant Collections. Now, in her current role, she combines her expertise and passion for plants to engage the community through education and garden stewardship.