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NEWPORT, R.I. — The Preservation Society of Newport County will present a series of lectures over the winter months focusing on some of its upcoming preservation challenges, and the art of horticulture; the schedule, however, is subject to change.

On Thursday, January 20, at 11 am, John R. Tschirch, architectural historian, and Holly Collins Research Fellow, will present “Chateau-sur-Mer Revisited: A Social and Architectural History.” Chateau-sur-Mer is one of the great Victorian houses of America and this lecture will share recent research on the Wetmore family letters and the architectural evolution of Chateau-sur-Mer, which was continually redecorated by the family between the 1850s and 1930s.

On Thursday, February 3 at 11 am, James Donahue, horticulturist, will present “Planning for the Future of Green Animals.” Join Donahue as he explains the process of creating a renovation master plan that is both sensitive to the Green Animals Topiary Garden’s past and invigorating for its future. Among the many topics to be presented are topiary preservation, proper boxwood culture, seasonal planting rotations and some new ideas for garden development.

Additionally, on Thursday, March 3, James Donahue will present a special behind the scenes look at “The Preservation Society of Newport County’s New England Spring Flower Show” exhibit. Preview the society’s plans to construct a display at this year’s Boston flower show, the week of March 12–20. The creation of a springtime landscape, indoors and in the dead of winter, requires both art and artifice. Learn how the installation was designed, how the plant material was chosen and prepared and how construction will proceed

Admission is free for members and $5 for nonmembers for each lecture. Registration is required, 401-847-1000, ext 160, or NewportMansions.org.