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New Radical Perennials Class Webinar
I am thrilled to announce my first Perennially Yours Webinar (seminars conducted over the Internet) scheduled for Thursday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). This brand new presentation Radical Perennials: Nonstop Color! No-Fuss! Environmentally Responsible! showcases superhero perennials that provide superb color through flowers and/or leaves month after month. And, these head-turners are…
Read MoreNew Fall Flower Gardening Event in the Berkshires
The Enormous Interest in Homeowner Landscaping Eighty-four million households in the U.S. work on their lawns and gardens (EPA). For most Americans, a home is more than a shelter. It is also their most valuable asset and an important savings vehicle. Landscaping is one of the top three investments that bring the biggest return in…
Read More2017 Right-Size Flower Garden Calendar
I am diligently working on the second annual Right-Size Flower Gardening Calendar scheduled for sale in September. The 2017 wall calendar measures 8.5” X 11” and features amazing public gardens across the United States. Featured gardens include the U.S. National Arboretum (photo of the entrance to the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum), Frederik Meijer Gardens…
Read MoreFall Gardening Program at The Red Lion Inn
This fantastic event promises to be the capstone of your fall season! Join nationally recognized speakers and authors – Karen Bussolini, Jan Johnsen, and myself – as we share time-tested pointers for gorgeous flower gardens that provide non-stop color plus are plant and eco-friendly. The program takes place Thursday, October 20 at the renowned Red Lion…
Read More2016 Great Gardens Symposium a Huge Success
Last month’s Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium, hosted at The Woodstock Inn and Resort, was hailed the best yet by many returning attendees. The event sold out 2.5 months before it even started with 225 attendees from nine states. Joseph Tychonievich, Kim Eierman, Benjamin Pauly and myself all received high marks for energizing, engaging and…
Read MoreGrand Garden Class at The Grand Hotel
I am excited to be giving an exclusive how-to gardening class as the ‘opening act’ for the Proven Winners Grand Garden Show on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. I will be teaching ‘Designing a High-Impact, Low-Maintenance Flower Garden Featuring Remarkable Perennials, Flowering Shrubs and Annuals’ on Sunday, August 28 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at…
Read MoreHoliday Sale on Kerry’s Gardening Books
Ho! Ho! Ho! Save time and money on holiday gift-giving by taking advantage of incredible sales on all three of my top selling gardening books: The Right-Size Flower Garden (retails for $18.95) The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Top Ten Lists (retails for $23.95) Top Ten Lists for Beautiful Shade Gardens – Seeing Your Way Out of…
Read More2016 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…
Read MoreWildflowers of Mackinac Island
One of the most special experiences I had while on Mackinac Island was meeting two beautiful, exceptional women who I’ve ‘adopted’ as my daughters – Jill and Gabi (from the left – Jill, Kerry, Gabi). They are part of Jack Barnwell’s gifted landscape crew, helping to create magical landscapes on the island. Jill and Gabi have…
Read More12th Great Gardens Symposium
Many of you have attended this popular symposium in the past, an event that draws hundreds of gardeners from the Northeast. After a one year hiatus due to publishing deadlines for my latest bestselling book, The Right-Size Flower Garden, the Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium is now set for 2016. This prestigious symposium will be…
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