Events
Remarkable Natives Online Lecture
Sponsored by The American Horticultural Society, Avant Gardens, Bluestone Perennials, Espoma Organic Fertilizers and Potting Soils , Great Garden Plants, Plant Delights Nursery, Plantskydd Organic Animal Repellents, Proven Winners I was delighted with the turnout for last month’s Perennial Plant Collector’s webinar. The feedback was terrific, plus folks loved that the lecture included sources for purchasing these unusual, hardworking plants. (Above photo of Karen…
Read MoreNew 2023 Winter Flower Gardening Webinars
As the temperature drops my excitement rises as I begin working on this winter’s NEW flower gardening Webinars! I will be presenting four virtual lectures in 2023; one each month from January to April. Inspirational talks are packed with colorful slides featuring amazing plants and design ideas; low-maintenance, earth-friendly tips; and noteworthy gardening products. NOTE: YOU DO NOT…
Read More2021 Flower Gardening Webinars
This winter I will be offering two gardening webinars. Both webinars include pages of lecture notes, as well as a CEU form for Master Gardeners and green industry professionals. These webinars can be viewed anytime, and as many times as you want, after the live broadcast. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO ATTEND THE SCHEDULED LIVE…
Read MoreTHE GARDEN CONSERVANCY’S OPEN DAYS 2020
I saw visions of ‘spring blooming bulbs’ dancing in my head when I checked out The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days 2020 listing! Begun in 1995, Open Days is The Garden Conservancy’s national garden-visiting program—their best-known and most popular program. In 2020, they’re celebrating 25 years of Open Days: 25 years of opening more than 4,000…
Read MoreGREAT GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING SYMPOSIUM POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
I have been asked repeatedly about the status of this year’s Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium. Unfortunately, due to a number of complicated reasons, I am not able to host the symposium this year. BUT, I am fully intending to hold the 16th symposium in 2021. The date and details will be in a future…
Read MoreUpcoming flower gardening classes
As a result of taking a full-time, year-round position at Estabrook’s Nursery (a premier garden center in Yarmouth and Kennebunk, ME), I’ve had to dramatically reduce my regional classes and lecture commitments, although I truly love interacting with fellow gardeners at these events. If you are in the ‘neighborhood’, I hope you will join me…
Read More2020 Great Gardens & Landscaping Symposium
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will not be hosting the Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium in 2020. On the upside, I am excited about organizing this premier Northeast symposium in 2021 at a stunning new location to be announced. Please stay tuned.
Read MoreNew 2020 Gardening Webinars
I am excited about producing two inspirational gardening webinars this winter. Both webinars include pages of lecture notes as well as a CEU form for Master Gardeners and green industry professionals, AND can be viewed anytime, as many times as you wish after the live broadcast. Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, the majority of registrants…
Read MoreGreat Gardens and Landscaping Symposium Sells Out
Once again this highly popular annual symposium sold out prior to the event date, April 13. BUT the special three hour Pre-symposium class on Friday afternoon,April 12 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. is still open! I will be presenting two lively lectures: Sustainable Design and Maintenance Tips for Beautiful Flower Gardens and Kerry’s Favorite Plant…
Read MoreCOMING SOON – 15th GREAT GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING SYMPOSIUM
The 15th Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium, scheduled for April 12 & 13, is less than six weeks away! This promises to be another unforgettable event at the historic, four-star Woodstock Inn and Resort. Plans are in place for topnotch speakers, exceptional food and accommodations, substantial handouts and door prizes, plus the popular Gardeners Marketplace featuring fun and unique vendors…
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