Successful Black female entrepreneurs of horticulture in the early 20th century forged a path to economic and social freedom, providing inspiration for Black women today. Learn about these inspiring women, including Bessie Weaver, Blanche King Hurston, Annie Mae Vann Reid, and Minnie Gentles ... » Learn More about The Invincible Garden Ladies
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Great American Garden Road Trip
Join Abra on a virtual road trip from state to state as she covers the historic and influential figures in Black garden history. You’ll travel through South Carolina, Montana, Texas, Florida, California, Connecticut, Iowa and more, and learn as you go. Contact Me! ... » Learn More about Great American Garden Road Trip
The Work Is in Our Hands
Learn about the fascinating history and legacy of Black garden clubs in the United States, including the Ideal Garden Club founded by civic leader and political activist Millie Paxton in Virginia. Contact Me! ... » Learn More about The Work Is in Our Hands
Robin Haglund: Is That a Weed or What?
Weeds—every garden has them; every gardener wants to get rid of them. Join garden coach & award-winning garden designer Robin Haglund of Padilla Bay & learn about what makes a plant a "weed". Learn to ID many common weeds, get tips to manage, celebrate, and even use them in your kitchen or ... » Learn More about Robin Haglund: Is That a Weed or What?
Robin Haglund: A Gardener’s Tour of Paris in Spring Live & Online
From the grandest to the tiniest, we’ll traverse ancient Roman ruins, stroll before-their-time lofty designs, uncover sunken escapes, admire the oldest tree in the city, gawk at artistic & architectural masterpieces, savor a peaceful picnic along the Seine, do a little garden shopping, ponder ... » Learn More about Robin Haglund: A Gardener’s Tour of Paris in Spring Live & Online
Robin Haglund: Retire Into Your Garden with Ease
As we age, the simple gardening tasks of our youth may now become daunting chores. Learning to plan, design, build and maintain simpler gardens & gardening lifestyles can still mean you have gorgeous, enjoyable outdoor spaces. Learn about great tools for debilitated or aging bodies, easy-care ... » Learn More about Robin Haglund: Retire Into Your Garden with Ease
Is that a Weed or What?
Weeds - every garden has them; ever gardener wants to get rid of them. Learn to ID weeds, prevent them and even how to use them for good purpose. Robin will help you differentiate and tackle "naughty naturalizer” invasive weeds from many great natives plants that often pop up unexpectedly. No matter ... » Learn More about Is that a Weed or What?
Native Predatory Wasps: Their Role as Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
Native bees and predatory wasps share the same lineage and also share many behaviors and habitat requirements. Predatory wasps feed their offspring invertebrates (insects and spiders) and bees diverged from this carnivorous diet to feed their offspring plant-based food (pollen and nectar). ... » Learn More about Native Predatory Wasps: Their Role as Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
The Bombus Among Us – Bumble Bee Basics
Bumble bees (Bombus) are by far our most charismatic and recognizable native bees. In order to help our bumble bees thrive, we must understand their life cycle and nutritional needs. Heather will illustrate the bumble bee life cycle through the growing season; the importance of selecting the right ... » Learn More about The Bombus Among Us – Bumble Bee Basics
Attracting Bees and Beneficial Insects to your Fruit and Vegetable Garden
Learn about the importance of insect pollination and the bees responsible for pollinating the fruits and vegetables we grow in both home and commercial landscapes. Heather will discuss in detail the genera of bees responsible for the majority of the pollination and the additional forage (flowering ... » Learn More about Attracting Bees and Beneficial Insects to your Fruit and Vegetable Garden