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By Lisa Mishler Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Drive, East Na- Daily News Contributor ples, offers events for a variety of interests. The garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays and 8 a.m. Today’s dining areas merge to 5 p.m.Tuesdays. Regular admission prices: $12.95, adults; $7.95, the comfort of our less formal ages4-14; freefor members and children younger than4.For more lifestyle with beauty to create a information,call239-643-7275orvisit www.naplesgarden.org. space where people want to lin- ger, where kids are comfortable SPECIAL GARDEN EVENT: and busy lives converge. In many Lifelong Learning Lecture — “Landscaping for Wildlife with homes, the traditional dining Florida Native Plants,” 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday,May 11,presented room now serves more than one by ecologistand author CraigHuegel.Admission:$15, members; purpose — or has been totally $20, others. Register by noon Friday, May 10 converted into a play room or of- fice space. That trend has set the SUMMER CAMPS stage for larger more casual din- Discover why summer is cooler at Naples Botanical Garden. ing areas in the heart of the home: Choose from Wild Florida Wanderers (June 10-14 and July 1-5), the kitchen. Solar Explorers (June 17-21 and July 8-12), Green Gardeners Modern dining areas are where (June 24-28 and July 15-19), or Botanical Sketchers (July 22-26). the family connects daily. Com- All camps are for children 5-12and run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $250 per fortable seating for more extended member child per week; $300 per other child per week. To reg- times has become a natural part of ister, [email protected] or call 239-643-7275. the design and might include up- holstered chairs, benches or even HERE’S wHAT’S HAPPENING an eclectic love seat coupled with THIS wEEk: classic table design or contempo- Dogs in the Garden Walk: The family and the family dog can rary furnishings. visit the garden during designated dog-walk hours. Personalize your dining room The fee is $7.95 for nonmember dogs. by selecting seating that works Sundays: 9 to 11 a.m. best with your lifestyle. Tuesdays: 8 to 11 a.m. The new dining area often of- Thursdays: 3 to 5 p.m. fers a meal garnished with color. A high-back love seat adds comfort in traditional dining space by Henredon. A rich color scheme can make the SATURDAy & SUNDAy room feel more lively and welcom- W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden 10:30 a.m. This month’s theme is ing. If yoUGo “Recycling & Pollution.” Through stories and hands-on activi- Learn about the latest trends DISTINGUISHED SPEAkER SERIES ties, we’ll find out why reducing, reusing and recycling is so in tables, chairs, lighting and out- What: Designer Kathryn Greeley will sign copies of her book, “The Collected important to our planet and learn how everyone can help! Smith door dining all month at Miromar Tabletop,” featuring 300 pages of elaborate dinners, intimate showers and classy Children’s Garden; no registration necessary. Design Center during the Best of black-tie affairs. She will explain her design philosophy of “Collected…Not the Best in Dining Room Furnish- Decorated” and how you can develop your own hosting style TUESDAy ings Event. On Tuesday at 11 a.m., When: 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 Early bird hours: 8 a.m. every Tuesday, the garden opens for you can attend the Seminar in the Where: Miromar Design Center in Estero “early birds.” Regular admission; free to members. Round, an interactive series of Admission: free short-timed information sessions Information: Call 239-390-8207; register online only at MiromarDesignCenter. THURSDAy featuring 10 dining room displays com. Master gardener’s plant clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m., with one-of-a-kind tablescapes Hours: Miromar Design Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to visitor’s center. Mike Malloy, plant and butterfly expert, will an- created by top interior designers. 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. swer questions about plant health, landscaping and more. Free. Touch the tables, sit on the chairs LifelongLearning Workshop — “Frangipani (Plumeria): Hawai- and learn from furniture experts fabrics. formal dinner party, using cen- ian Leis Alive in your Yard!” 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, presented as they guide you through today’s Plus, discover ways to take your terpieces, china, flatware, linens by Naples Botanical Garden’s own Hetty Ford. Admission: $15, choices in shape, style, color and table from everyday meals to a and accessories. members; $20, others.

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