Tommy Simpson’s artwork transcends craftsmanship, fine art, and whimsy. He is an “imaginist” who has worked in nearly every medium, including; woodworking, painting, printmaking, clay, woodcarving, bookmaking, jewelry, and even prose. In each work of art the artist “puzzles together” the his personal and cultural references into a signature blend of joyfulness and subtle commentary. “The ultimate goal, “Tommy says, “is to bring the artwork to life, so that the viewer can identify the human spirit behind the work, and experience its poetry.” Courtesy of www.TommySimpson.net
Extension Educator, Sustainable and Environmental Horticulture
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Dr. Carl A. Salsedo is the host of CPTV's Gardening with Nature series. Carl has been an Extension Educator in Horticulture with the University of Connecticut's Cooperative Extension System (CES) since 1975. He has collaborated on various programs with the commercial green industries in Connecticut, including nurseries, greenhouses, garden centers, and landscaping operations. His work also includes the Master Gardener Program, coordinating a training and volunteer service based out of the University of Connecticut's West Hartford Campus. An avid "plantsman", he gardens with his family on a hillside location in Burlington, Connecticut. His research interests include sustainable landscaping and the use of plants within the suburban landscape.
