2016 The Right-Size Flower Garden Calendar
I finally did it! For years I’ve wanted to create a garden wall calendar that includes monthly flower gardening tips, recommended plants and gorgeous photographs. With the help of an outstanding graphic designer, Paula Adelsberger Simon, owner of Highmeadow Design, the 2016 Right-Size Flower Garden Calendar is a reality. The 8.5” X 11”, twelve month calendar was printed in Portland, Maine. It retails for $12.99 but I’m offering it to Perennially Yours patrons for only $12.50 INCLUDING SHIPPING. I will also be selling these at my upcoming fall lectures for only $10. Calendars may be ordered on my web site.
My special thanks to the following generous folks and organizations that donated photos:
Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. This family-owned, 28-acre bulb company located in Virginia, has been growing bulbs since 1900. They offer a HUGE selection of bulbs for spring, summer and fall as well as hard goods, seeds and some perennials.
Chanticleer Garden. Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America. It is renowned for its wildly creative, impressionist-like, cutting-edge displays. Located just outside of Philadelphia, it is a MUST visit. Learn more at Chanticleergarden.org
Doug Tallamy. Doug is an award-winning author and speaker on sustainable landscaping. His book, Bringing Nature Home, is a favorite among thousands. His most recent book, The Living Landscape, (co-authored with Rick Darke), is another winner!
Garden Design Magazine. Garden Design a crème-de-la-crème, 144-page, no ads, quarterly, book-like magazine filled with stunning photographs and fabulous articles. To receive one issue free (five instead of four), use this special subscription link or call 855.624.5110 and mention Kerry Ann Mendez.
Longwood Gardens. This magnificent public garden, located near Philadelphia, is where garden design, horticulture, education, and the arts interplay to inspire and enlighten more than a million guests each year. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn!
Lunaform, LLC. Lunaform is a Maine-based company that designs stately urns, graceful planters and bowls made from steel reinforced concrete. The outstanding artwork is crafted to remain outside for year-round beauty. For more info and to view the outstanding collection, visit their web site. (photo at right courtesy of Lunaform)
Matthew Benson. Matthew is an award-winning photographer and lecturer, he speaks widely on garden, food and landscape photography. Growing Beautiful Food is his recent best-seller.
Proven Winners. Proven Winners offers exceptional annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs. For a list of some of my favorite picks, click here. For more outstanding plants and helpful gardening videos visit their web site.
Steve Silk. Steve is a long time friend and an award-winning photographer, plantsman, author and speaker. For more about Steve and his work, visit clattervalleygardens.blogspot.com.
Paula Adelsberger Simon. Paula is the owner of Highmeadow Design, an exceptional graphic design company (she did brilliant work creating my garden calendar!) based outside of Baltimore, Maryland. She is also a garden lecturer, presenting programs about amazing gardens she has visited and photographed all over the world.
Terra Nova Nurseries. Terra Nova Nurseries is a wholesale business, based in Oregon, that has introduced 700 incredible plants, many of which have received international awards. Visit their web site to view their plants, as well as to find a garden center near you that carries them.
The Garden Conservancy. The Garden Conservancy is dedicated to saving outstanding American gardens through their preservation services, Open Days program, garden-study tours, and educational programs. The conservancy hosts Open Days around the country, featuring private gardens that open to the public on designated dates. To learn more and discover open gardens near you, visit their web site. (photo at right provided by The Garden Conservancy)