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Big Dreams, Small Garden: Creating Something Extraordinary in Your Ordinary Space

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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

You Can Grow Dahlias

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This virtual power point on Zoom will give your group information on growing dahlias for personal pleasure and a beautiful garden. It will include facts about dahlias and how to plant them. Preferred sites for your dahlias will be included along with suggested incorporation of raised beds. As your ... » Learn More about You Can Grow Dahlias

Invisible Layers

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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

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 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

Garden Glory

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What academics refer to as “vernacular landscapes,” Abra calls “folk gardens.” Learn about what folk gardens are, their history in the United States, and what they look like today.   Contact Me! ... » Learn More about Garden Glory