Perennially Yours Blog

West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association

Feb 12, 2013

Thank you so much for speaking to our group.  Our members enjoyed your lecture.  You gave them ideas they had not thought of.  Beth, WVNLA January 2013

Maggie in CT

Feb 12, 2013

I attended your lecture in Morris ,Ct at the Morris Public Library.  I cannot tell you how much I enjoy your approach to gardening.It is a simple unsophisticated ,down to earth style that is sooooooooooooooooooooooo refreshing. The elitists really are not my favorite.  Many thanks for you wonderful approach and grand practical ideas and suggestions.…

Safer than Salt

Jan 31, 2013

Safer than Salt This premium ice melter is gentle on your ‘best friend’s’ paws and is more cost efficient than many others on the market.  Unlike salt that can irritate sensitive feet, Safer than Salt melts twice as much snow and ice as most other commercially available products. It works quickly and down to -25°F,…

Anthurium

Jan 31, 2013

Anthurium This long-blooming, tropical houseplant is also known as The Heart of Hawaii and Flamingo Flower.   It has a large, showy heart-shaped spathe (a waxy, modified stem) from which shoots forth a yellow, tail-like spadix.  Petite, ho-hum flowers form on the spadix.   The bright red beauties are the most well-known and, not surprisingly, are top…

New Neighborhood Garden Clinics

Jan 31, 2013

Some of you may remember when I offered neighborhood garden clinics.  These were hugely popular and lots of fun.  Well, they are back! I will be providing these instructional clinics through my work at Faddegon’s Nursery. Classes are two hours in length and include both inside and outside instruction (weather permitting) and demonstrations. Classes are…

2013 Home garden and landscape consultations

Jan 31, 2013

Yup, this is the time of the year when I start getting requests for home garden and landscape consultations.  Is it too early? Never!  Even though your gardens are buried under snow, they’re there, just waiting to burst forth with the coming warm weather.  Allow me, your personal garden coach, to help you tweak the…

Seeking new Book Vendors for Top Ten Lists Gardening Books

Jan 31, 2013

I am excited that my husband, Sergio, is taking over the management and distribution of my gardening books.  Both softcover books – The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Top Ten Lists, 70 Garden-Transforming Theme Lists and Strategies For Growing Gorgeous, Low-Maintenance Gardens in Zones 3 through 7 and Top Ten Lists for Beautiful Shade Gardens: Seeing Your…

Upcoming Classes inclduing at edith Wharton’s Estate

Jan 31, 2013

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…

A Chemical Reaction Documentary to be given to all Symposium attendees

Jan 31, 2013

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was unable to show the internationally applauded A Chemical Reaction documentary at the 9th Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium. This was a huge disappointment to many. Thankfully, I can make up for this at this symposium’s decade celebration. One of the gifts that each attendee will receive is this eye-opening documentary…

2013 Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium Filling

Jan 31, 2013

Excitement is building for this decade celebration taking place April 12 – 14 at the world-class Equinox Resort (www.equinoxresort.com) in southern Vermont. As of today there are almost 80 people registered from around the Northeast; close to 1/3 of the 250 maximum. There are day-only rates as well as overnight symposium packages that include deluxe…

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