Weigela ‘Golden Jackpot’

Grab your sunglasses – you will need them when you look at this new Weigela cultivar. Perhaps the brightest Weigela yet, its dazzling golden leaves hold their color all season long, undaunted by summer sun. If that isn’t enough excitement, velvety red buds open to deep pink blooms for almost four weeks starting in mid-spring.…

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Fall Berrying Native Shrubs that Birds Adore

Yummy berries for birds come in so many brilliant colors, including red, blue, purple, orange, pink, and yellow. The display is further enhanced by those with striking fall foliage. The icing on the cake is watching excited birds feasting on these tasty treats. Below are a few terrific natural ‘bird feeders’ to consider adding to…

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Garden Design Class for Small Spaces

I am excited to be teaching a new, 2-hour class on how to create a spectacular garden in smaller spaces.  I will be sharing easy to apply design and accessory tips, as well as featuring perennials, flowering shrubs, evergreens, annuals and other smaller scale plants that make BIG impressions.Many of the recommended plants and recommendations…

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Gardening Book Sale a Big Hit!

My theory was right – offer a great price on my four gardening books, combine this with free shipping – and bingo, holiday shopping became a lot easier for many people. The sale continues until December 20. Any book is only $18.50. As soon as an order comes in, I sign the book(s) and tuck…

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Online flowering gardening class videos for sale

All three of my 60+ minute, online gardening lectures are available for sale on the SHOP page. You will receive a link to the lecture and a password to access it anytime you wish. Also included is a lecture handout, questions and answers related to the lecture, and a CEU form for Master Gardeners and…

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Flowering Shrubs Webinar was Fantastic!

I sat in on your (flowering shrubs) webinar a couple weeks ago – it was fantastic! I learned a lot—including that I have a lot to learn about plants! I am amazed at how much you know! Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge. -Dayna in CA

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I loved my first gardening webinar

I really enjoyed my first gardening webinar (and hopefully more in the future!) I always love and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and love of plants with such enthusiasm! I’m almost beginning to feel like a groupy …. I saw you this past spring in Rochester, NY and previously at our Master Gardener Education Day…

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Flowering Shrubs Webinar First-Rate

I’m really enjoying your webinars and have learned a lot. You’re a great resource and an inspiration. Owen E. Dell, RLA, ASLA Owen Dell & Associates, LLC Landscape Architect • Educator • Author Oregon Registered Landscape Architect No. LA798

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Flowering Shrubs Online Lecture is Almost Here!

Flowering shrubs rock! They contribute astonishing beauty to a landscape and ask for so little in return – they typically require minimum routine maintenance as well as less water and fertilizer. And we are not the only admirers of these woody wonders. Many pollinators are also huge fans. (photo of Tony and Marie Newton’s Garden…

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