Perennially Yours Blog
You are a great lecturer: entertaining and hugely knowledgeable. I am sure that many of us wanted to rush to our nurseries asap and buy lots and lots of different types of hydrangeas. The comments from the members were superlative! And getting such high marks by Diana W. is quite something. Ulla, Garden Club of Mt.…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreThere 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…
Read MoreCoreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’ Sun 15” – 18” tall. This shocking red tickseed has heads turning. The 1.5” flowers are a brilliant magenta-claret with glowing yellow centers. Not only does it sport a new color, it also has a slightly different growth habit; politely spreading and intertwining with neighboring plants. Reports say it can sweep 2’ to 3’. ‘Mercury Rising’ is more hardy…
Read MoreThank you for two dynamic presentations at our 67th Garden Symposium. Although I was only able to attend the morning session, I heard great comments about your afternoon session. You are such a pleasure to work with. i look forward to the next time. Laura Viancour,Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, April 2013
Read MorePlease 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…
Read MoreFaddegon’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…
Read MoreSoroptimist 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…
Read MoreI 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…
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