Gardens can quickly become an uninspiring, muddled sea of green leaves when nothing is in bloom. As an experienced designer, Karen Chapman is well acquainted with solving this and many other garden dilemmas. Using inspirational examples from her own 5-acre garden as well as her popular books, you ... » Learn More about Foliage First
Designing
“April to November: Designing a Sunny Border for Eight Months of Bloom”
"April to November: Designing a Sunny Border for Eight Months of Bloom" is a program filled with tips and techniques for ensuring continuous color over a long growing season. This talk covers sun gardens only. Amy’s shows are PowerPoint presentations run from a laptop computer she provides. All ... » Learn More about “April to November: Designing a Sunny Border for Eight Months of Bloom”
Quick Fixes with Color
Learn how one of the most powerful elements in your garden – color – is often the answer to many common garden problems. So much more than 'a pretty shade of pink', color is one of the most powerful tools in your garden design toolbox. Does your garden feel small and cramped? Is it uninviting? Is ... » Learn More about Quick Fixes with Color
Savvy Side Yard Solutions
Often called the 'Cinderellas of the Landscape' side yards are some of the most challenging areas of the garden. Let landscape designer Rebecca Sweet inspire you with six stunning side yards, each with a distinctive style and purpose using before and after photos as well as detailed information as ... » Learn More about Savvy Side Yard Solutions
Incorporating Succulents into Everyday Gardens
Have you been bitten by the 'succulent bug' but aren’t quite sure how to incorporate them into your existing garden? More than just a passing phase, succulents are here to stay – and for good reason. In addition to their inherent beauty, learn how to use succulents as problem solvers in the garden, ... » Learn More about Incorporating Succulents into Everyday Gardens