This week, Polly Hill Arboretum continues its legacy of multidisciplinary programming as it invites the public to engage in the topic of landscape history at the arboretum in West Tisbury. The first lecture is by landscape historian Judith Tankard, who will discuss her latest book, Gertrude Jekyll and the Country House Garden. Ms. Jekyll is considered to be one of the most important garden designers of the 20th century. Book signings and light refreshments will follow Ms. Tankard’s talk held today, July 24, at 4 p.m. The cost is $20 or $10 for Polly Hill members.

The following day, July 25, Karin Stanley, Polly Hill staff member and amateur historian, presents the history of the old buildings, stone walls and landscape features of the arboretum property. From Wampanoag woodlands to a 19th century roadside inn to its days as a sheep farm in the 1870s, the historic landscape holds many stories.

This talk begins at 10 a.m. and costs $5 for the public and is free for Polly Hill members.

Call 508-693-9426 for more information, or visit pollyhillarboretum.org.