Amy’s newest program (Spring 2022) is "Structure and Ornament in the Garden." A hallmark of great garden design is spatial definition—the boundaries, vertical accents, focal points, and embellishments composed of non-living elements that shape both the garden and our experience of it. This talk ... » Learn More about Structure and Ornament in the Garden
South Central
Tropical Accents for Temperate Gardens
Forget about succulents. If you’re searching for plants that will add exciting accents to your hot, humid summer garden, last right up through the first hard freeze and make you look like a horticultural rock star, look no farther than tropical and subtropical plants. Using five memorable ... » Learn More about Tropical Accents for Temperate Gardens
Big Dreams, Small Garden: Creating Something Extraordinary in Your Ordinary Space
Tiny balcony, lack of privacy, HOA restrictions, tough neighborhood…if you’re struggling with a difficult outside space you are not alone. Very few of us have ideal conditions outside, but by breaking down the process into manageable sections, shifting our perspective and cultivating a sense of ... » Learn More about Big Dreams, Small Garden: Creating Something Extraordinary in Your Ordinary Space
Invisible Layers
Black horticulture has a long and dramatic history in the United States, beginning with the trans-Atlantic slave trade up through the end of the turbulent 1960’s. Learn how, hidden in plain sight, Black people have made significant contributions to ornamental horticulture. Contact Me! ... » Learn More about Invisible Layers
Planting Your Path
Learn about Abra Lee’s journey as a Black woman in the United States horticulture industry along with her intriguing research into the contributions of Black America to Ornamental Horticulture in this country. Many of the most successful people have similar stories to Abra’s — they were legacy ... » Learn More about Planting Your Path