Television personality Carson Arthur observes that today’s homeowners want to make better choices outdoors, especially when it comes to the environment. He will share new studies and findings that shed light on the best choices for our homes and their value, as well as for the planet. The focus of this presentation will be water, energy, and wildlife conservation. Topics include rain gardens, native plants, pollinators, and shade trees.
Over the last 25 years, Carson Arthur has taught homeowners how to raise the value of their homes through outdoor renovations while maintaining a focus on environmentally friendly choices. His television credits include hosting HGTV’s Green Force and Critical Listing; the Gemini nominated Room to Grow on Global, ION and the Discovery network; Better Homes and Garden’s Home, First Home on the Hallmark Channel in the U.S.; and as the gardening expert on HGTV’s Home to Win seasons 1 through 4. He also hosts the radio show, Take it Outside with Carson Arthur on CJBQ 800 am.
A prolific writer, Carson regularly contributes guest articles to a variety of magazines. And, in addition to authoring the sold-out book Garden Designs for Outdoor Living, he has a new book called Vegetables, Chickens and Bees in which he teaches new gardeners how to grow food in a sustainable manner.
In 2019, he opened Carson's Garden + Market in Prince Edward County, a destination garden centre with a focus on growing food using organic principals and products that make gardening accessible to everyone.
Carson is the the speaker for thefifteenth annual Barker Lecture. He is planning to attend the meeting in-person. Should inclement weather prevent him from traveling to Richmond Hill, a live video broadcast of his remote participation will be projected onto a large screen in the auditorium.
Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time.
Click HERE to register.
For in-person attendance:
- Doors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm
- The meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm (earlier than usual)
- Please bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea
- All attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws
- Masks are not required, but are encouraged
