Events
More plant Sales and Open Houses in June
As announced in my last newsletter, I will be digging up the large perennial bed on the west side of my house to make room for a driveway that will allow for safer stepping for my husband (especially in winter). I already have my spade in hand and am ready to ‘have at it’ for…
Read MoreSchroon lake Home and Garden Tour
The annual Schroon Lake House and Garden Tour, a fundraiser for the Schroon Lake Public Library, will take place on Sunday, July 29th. The tour showcases some of Schroon Lake’s most beautiful and historic homes and gardens including some spectacular lakefront homes. The tour runs from noon – 4:00 p.m. followed by my garden lecture…
Read MoreMay and June Garden lectures
Although my lecture pace has slowed, I still have five lectures scheduled this month in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Below are the dates and times. PLUS I will be giving a number of talks at Faddegon’s Nursery in my new role there. These are included as well. Please join me if you…
Read MoreJune 14 Gardening Program at Edith Wharton’s Estate and Gardens
I am so jazzed up about an incredible gardening program we have put together for Thursday, June 14th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home in Lenox, MA. The Mount is both an historic site and a center for culture inspired by the passions and achievements of Edith Wharton. Designed…
Read MoreApril 28th Fine Gardening Institute
Every year I try to offer at least one in-depth, how-to perennial gardening and landscape design courses known as Fine Gardening Institutes. This spring it will be on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham, NY. I’m actually partnering with Faddegon’s to host this workshop. The Fine Gardening…
Read MoreMONEY-SAVING, DOUBLE-HEADER GARDENING CLASSES IN MARCH
Next month I will be teaching double-header gardening classes at Adirondack Community College and Hudson Valley Community College. These three-hour classes will combine two of my most popular lectures: The Perennial Plant Collector’s Corner and Branch Out in Your Gardening Adventures with Flowering Shrubs. You’ll discover some of the most outrageous and easy to grow…
Read MoreRight Plant, Right Spot Class
Please plan to join me on Saturday, February 11 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon for a fun and inspirational class: Right Plant, Right Spot! Being a better matchmaker makes for a happier gardener. Marrying plants to their cultural requirements results in less work for you plus healthier, showier plants that also winter-over better. When planting in a tough…
Read MoreNew Package Added for Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium
Last month I announced the 9th Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium scheduled for April 13 & 14 at the magnificent Equinox Resort in Manchester, VT. The illustrious speakers are Bill Cullina, C. L. Fornari, Lisa Napolitano and myself. Topics include Organic Solutions for the Garden and Home; Bodacious New Perennials!; 50 (OK, fifty-nine, but…
Read MoreLadies Night Out Shipping Festival
Calling all ladies! Please join me a at Kulak’s Nursery in Rexford (NY) for a festive afternoon and evening on Thursday, November 17th between 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kulak’s will host many local businesses with tables packed with wonderful gift-giving ideas for the holidays. I am one of the vendors and will be selling my…
Read More9th Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium
9TH ANNUAL GREAT GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING SYMPOSIUM BLASTS OFF! Ba-Boom! The 9th Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium is off and running. This popular Northeastern symposium returns for the third time to the world-class Equinox Resort (http://www.equinoxresort.com/) in Manchester, VT. The symposium has been moved two weeks later to reduce the threat of spring snowstorms! …
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