I’M SPENDING Father’s Day with a favorite plant person. If you’re nearby the Hudson Valley-Berkshires area of NY-MA, join me and Windy Hill Farm founder Dennis Mareb for a walk and talk on June 16 (a free event; space very limited), from 11-1. Refreshments too!

For 30ish years, since he sold me the first tree I ever planted—a magnolia he propagated himself—Dennis and I have had an ongoing dialog (and friendship) forged around exceptional plants. Come wander and learn about can’t-live-without ones, and how to use them.

Afterward, get our help choosing plants for your own garden (or answers to any Urgent Garden Questions we didn’t answer). I’ll also sign copies of the new book “A Way to Garden” while we enjoy refreshments. Call Windy Hill, located at 686 Stockbridge Road, Gt. Barrington, MA, to reserve a spot, (413) 298-3217, or email office [at] windyhillfarminc [dot] com. Info on their website at this link.