Go Green

Karen Rossi & garden center team up for event at Terra Gardens

Meriden, CT April 7, 2008— Terra Gardens is jumping on the “go green” bandwagon with the day-long event, “Go Green & Grow Your Own.”  The Vernon, CT garden center will host the sale from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2008.  The day promises to provide incredible deals, as well as artwork, demonstrations, and more!  Karen Rossi will be on site, providing mosaic-making lessons from 1-3 PM.  In addition, Rossi will have original and licensed products available for sale. 

Amongst Terra Gardens’ sales are 7 gallon fruit trees for only $19.99 (regular price is $49.99) and Incredible Edible vegetable flats for $10!  Be sure to stop by the Talcotville Road location for a day that’s sure to please plant-lovers and art-lovers alike.  For more information about the garden center, visit their website, www.terragardensct.com

Karen Rossi is the founder and owner of Rossi Studios in Meriden, CT. She is recognized worldwide for her charming, highly original portraits and metal sculptures of people, places, and lifestyles.  Recently unveiled have been several large-scale commissions.  In November, a 24-foot weathervane sculpture was installed at Evergreen Walk, a specialty mall in South Windsor, CT.  In addition, South Windsor Library became home to two large, whimsical flying characters.  Most recently, Karen has been working on a wall sculpture commission for the neonatal unit of Saint Francis Hospital, along with murals for the Children’s Hospital of Boston.  Her work is represented internationally in many public and private collections.  Additional information about Karen Rossi, her artwork, and career can be found on her website, www.karenrossi.com.