Horticulturist Rob McCartney at Castle Farms

Nationally renowned horticulturist Rob McCartney will speak on Tuesday, June 10th, at Castle Farms of Charlevoix. McCartney will share his expertise on ?When Plants aren't Enough: Art, Ornaments and Garden Structures". The presentation begins at 7:00 pm. A nationally recognized authority on botanical gardens, McCartney also contributes to the designs for Castle Farms. He has extensive experience in the design, display and care of formal gardens, woodlands, children?s gardens, ponds and streams. A well know speaker at national conferences, seminars, radio and television, McCartney consults with private individuals and commercial operations. McCartney?s background over the years includes managing the gardens for Frederik Meijer Gardens, Cleveland Zoological Gardens, and Sea World. An alumnus of Ohio State University, McCartney holds a Bachelor and Master?s degree in Horticulture. His list of clients include Castle Farms; Linden House Gardens in Indianapolis, Wellfield Botanical Gardens in Indiana; Ave Maria University, the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, The Gardening Angels Company, as well as many others.