Bees, butterflies, and beyond A pollinator garden is full of surprises. Surprising pollinators. Surprising plants. And surprising ways to make your garden more pollinator friendly. In this picture-packed presentation, meet the pollinator good guys (including those who sometimes misbehave), and ... » Learn More about Gardening for Pollinators
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Designing with Edible Plants
A fresh look at a growing trend Learn how to turn traditional notions of what “ornamental” means upside-down as you discover how to integrate beautiful edibles and edible beauty into your flower beds, vegetable patch, and menu. Meet familiar plants with unexpected design value. As well as unusual ... » Learn More about Designing with Edible Plants
SHRUBS IN YOUR GARDEN
We often hear that shrubs are the backbone of the garden. But exactly what does that mean and how best can we use shrubs in our gardens? Hint: it's not always about the flowers. This talk will introduce you to the many new shrubs on the market as well as old favorites. But the question remains: ... » Learn More about SHRUBS IN YOUR GARDEN
Don’t Snub the Shrub (new!)
It’s time to embrace the ‘shrub phase of your life’! Often called the ‘Cinderellas of the landscape,’ shrubs are some of the hardest working, yet often overlooked superstars in the garden. Let landscape designer Rebecca Sweet inspire you with innovative ways to use evergreen and deciduous shrubs ... » Learn More about Don’t Snub the Shrub (new!)
Remarkable Trees: A Global Journey
Join me on a journey of remarkable tree encounters in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Africa, and Canada. Trees grow older, bigger, and stronger than we humans. They feed us, shelter us, amaze us and annoy us. Throughout human history we celebrate trees in story, song, and verse. Trees are often the ... » Learn More about Remarkable Trees: A Global Journey