For 50 years, Sakonnet Garden in coastal Rhode Island has tested the limits of what’s possible to grow in the northeast, from Himalayan Blue Poppies to camellias and fancier rhododendrons, even palms outdoors in New England’s south coast. Experimenting in both design and horticulture, its projects currently focus on sophisticated color combinations and a new pollinator garden.

Come listen to Mikel and John talk about their journey, their successes and their ‘learnings’ during a presentation on Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Four Corners Gallery, Tiverton.

Mikel Folcarelli has had a long and renowned global design career in fashion, hospitality and interior design, and now serves on multiple local boards and commissions, welcoming thousands yearly to Sakonnet Garden.

John Gwynne is a trained Landscape Architect, and as long-time head of design for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, John helped reinvent natural habitat exhibits for zoos. A past illustrator for multiple Neotropical bird field guides, he now focuses on new experiments at Sakonnet Garden.