Forget about succulents. If you’re searching for plants that will add exciting accents to a tired summer garden, last right up through the first hard freeze, and make you look like a horticultural rock star, look no further than tropicals. Using five memorable categories and a host of strategic ... » Learn More about Tropical Fusion: Working and Designing with Tropical Plants in Temperate Climates
Landscaping, Landscape Design
Structure and Ornament in the Garden
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
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
Celebrating Fall: designing your garden for a vibrant autumnal display
Often overlooked as a season to specifically design for, fall can be so much more than placing a token chrysanthemum by the front door as you prepare the garden for winter. Learn how to plan ahead for frosty silhouettes, discover which evergreens change color as the temperatures drop, be inspired ... » Learn More about Celebrating Fall: designing your garden for a vibrant autumnal display
Fall Gardening
♥Consider extending your organic vegetable garden this season. Discover 10 crops that grow in 60 days. August gardening is fun. August gardening rewards you for all the previous efforts. The plot is already in place. With only a few adjustments, you'll be on your way. ... » Learn More about Fall Gardening