Kick off the gardening season with inspiration and expert guidance from Adam Wheeler of Broken Arrow Nursery, in this lively program for Northeast gardeners on Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Discover 30 standout trees and shrubs that bring color, fragrance and year-round interest to your landscape. Explore a curated mix of resilient favorites, exciting new introductions and underused gems that deserve a place in your garden. Along the way, Adam will share practical design tips, seasonal care advice and key cultural considerations to help your plantings thrive. Perfect for both new and experienced gardeners looking to make their spring landscapes shine.

Adam Wheeler started working at Broken Arrow Nursery in 2004 after earning his bachelor's degree in urban forestry and landscape horticulture at the University of Vermont. Adam manages plant propagation, container and field production, and the acquisition and development of new plants. He is a past recipient of the Young Nursery Professional Award from the New England Nursery Association and is the current vice president of the North American Maple Society. He is also an adjunct lecturer at Naugatuck Valley Community College. In his spare time, Adam enjoys cultivating his eclectic collection of rare and unusual plants, rock climbing, and competitive giant pumpkin growing.