LISTEN to Aurelia and one of the stars of the book, Clarence Rhodes, interviewed by Melissa Block on National Public Radio's
All Things Considered.
Aurelia is available to talk to your organization about everything from the history of roses, raising roses organically, and growing and cooking with organic vegetables, to the value of obsession and the role of competitiveness in hobbies. She also conducts workshops on garden writing and the art of the personal essay.
Sunday, July 19, 2009: Keynote Lecture, Maine Coast Botanical Gardens' Garden Fair, Boothbay, ME; Book Signing, 1:00 pm, Lecture 7:00 pm.
Saurday, July 27, 2009: The Secret Gardens of Portland Tour to benefit the Portland Education Foundation. I'll be signing books in Clarence's rose garden from 10am until 2pm. Come see the roses that made the book bloom! Tour tickets are $18. Call 207-450-9292 or just show up on Capisic Street in Portland. You can't miss the garden.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009: Beacon Hill Garden Club, Boston, MA, Time TBA.
Saturday, April 17, 2010: Awards Banquet Speaker, ARS Pacific Southwest District Convention, Tucson, AZ, Time TBA.