Events

11th ANNUAL GREAT GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING SYMPOSIUMApril 4 & 5, 2014The Equinox Resort in Manchester, VTSponsored by       The Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium has become a hallmark event for gardeners in the Northeast. The symposium draws hundreds of attendees from all over the Northeast and beyond. The eleventh annual symposium returns to…

It rained all day on my first open house. I should have had paddle boats for people to use in my backyard. I was humbled and thrilled at how many of you arrived in raincoats, boots and with umbrellas. You are truly an amazing group of perennial enthusiasts and patrons. Thank you! My next, and last open house for 2013…

There are some great garden tours scheduled in June and July, all of which raise money for terrific not-for-profit organizations. Don’t delay in purchasing tickets for these or you may get closed out. Bethlehem Garden Club’s Annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale. Wednesday, June 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rain or shine. All types of gardens…

Please mark your calendars for Friday, June 7 for the Spring Open House. As many of you know, I have revamped a number of gardens to make them even lower maintenance. The result is a win-win for both of us…I have gardens that are still colorful but less work, and you can buy the perennials, bulbs and…

Faddegon’s Nursery will be one of hundreds of independent garden centers across the country hosting a Pink Day to raise money for breast cancer research.   On Saturday, June 8th, Faddegon’s will donate 10% of the total day’s sales from specially featured pink flowering annuals, perennials and shrubs.   There will be pink lemonade, pink popcorn and…

Soroptimist International of Schenectady is hosting its 10th annual garden tour to raise money for programs that improve the lives of women and girls through social, educational and economic empowerment. The tour is Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Eight beautiful and diverse gardens are being featured in Schenectady County. Tickets are…

I am thrilled to be working again with The Mount on another fundraiser for this remarkable, historic site. The Mount, Edith Wharton’s home, is both an historic site and a center for culture inspired by the passions and achievements of Edith Wharton. Designed and built by Edith Wharton in 1902, the house embodies the principles outlined in…

I’ve added a number of new events to my schedule since my last newsletter.  Am I crazy?!  Well, a tad….but I just love speaking, teaching and inspiring folks of all ages to garden happier, easier, and healthier. In addition to new engagements in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New Jersey, I will be returning to Edith…

ONE-OF-A-KIND LEARNING TOUR OF ENGLISH GARDENS Are you a passionate plant person that loves to learn from experienced pros and enjoys hands-on, workshop settings?  Do you love looking at magnificent English gardens and wish you could learn simple, how-to design tricks for replicating this in your own yard?  Do you delight in spending time with…