Perennially Yours Blog

Chicago Botanic Garden praises Mendez

May 4, 2015

Hi Kerry! Thanks again for teaching for us – You always draw a great crowd! Let me know if your are planning future trips this way.  You are always welcome to teach!  Jill Sellinger, Chicago Botanic Garden

Michigan Master Gardeners Symposium

Apr 27, 2015

Thank you for the extraordinary presentation you shared with our eager learners at the MGSOC “Gardening and All That Jazz” Conference on Saturday. It was a tough spot being the wrap-up speaker for the day, but you handled it with ease and kept our audience captivated with the information you presented. Your energy, enthusiasm and…

Praise from US Botanic Garden

Apr 21, 2015

Thank you so much for providing such an engaging and inspiring program this weekend (at the US Botanic Garden). We really enjoyed having you here! Thanks again for providing a lovely program! We’d love to have you back again in the future! Libby Rhoads Education Program Specialist U.S. Botanic Garden 245 First Street, SW Washington,…

Seaside Gardeners of Marshfield

Apr 14, 2015

Thank you so much for your wonderful presentation today. Everyone raved about your presentation, information and charming personality. I hope your trip home was easy and your home gardens greeted you with open branches! We are happy to recommend you to our friends and other clubs. Susan, Seaside Gardeners of Marshfield, MA

Eastern Redbud, a spectacular native tree

Apr 11, 2015

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a spectacular native tree.  It is another one of my spring-blooming, heart-throbs. The species, canadensis, tends to be the one that most folks are familiar with. Rosy-pink, pea-like flower clusters glisten on the bark in early spring before lovely green, heart-shaped leaves unfold. It can get 15’ – 20’ tall, with…

Lecture at Rochester Civic Garden Center

Apr 10, 2015

Great lecture, love the book and your entire presentation (at Rochester Civic Garden Center).  We’ve received so many compliments on the evening and you really made it special.  Christine F.  Rochester Civic Garden Center, Rochester, NY  March 2015

Treat Flowers and Vegetables to Natural Fertilizer from Espoma

Apr 5, 2015

Plant-tone and Holly-tone by Espoma are ideal fertilizers for vegetables, annuals, mixed flower beds, and fruiting shrubs. These slow-release, organic fertilizers provide a gentle boost for maximizing fruit and flower production without harming the environment, people or pets. I’ve used these fertilizers for more than 20 years. I’m confident that they’ve played a key role…

Proven Winners New Bacopas!

Apr 5, 2015

What better annuals to feature, after the winter we just survived, than those in the Proven Winners Bacopa (Sutera) Snowstorm series. New for 2015 are Snowstorm ‘Snow Globe’ and ‘Blue Bubbles’, joining the winning team of other top-sellers in this series: Snowstorm ‘Blue’, ‘Giant Snowflake’, and ‘Pink’. Snowstorm ‘Snow Globe’ has larger, white flowers and…

Solar Powered Planters from Gardener’s Supply Company

Apr 5, 2015

I went ga-ga over these amazing containers from Gardener’s Supply Company that provide both day and evening decor.  You can choose between round (12″ in diameter x 15″ tall) or square (11” square by 14” tall) pots. I have the rounds but will be adding the squares to my collection this spring. During the day,…

Gardener’s Supply Company ‘s Outlet Clearance Sale

Apr 4, 2015

Save the date for an amazing Outlet Clearance Sale from Gardener’s Supply Company!  As many of you know, Gardener’s Supply Company is one of my very, very favorite companies! Their national mail order service churns out huge numbers of orders every year. Thankfully I’m less than four hours away from their stores in Burlington and…

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