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
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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
Tropical Accents for Inspiring Containers
Why use the same traditional combinations in your container planting when you can create unusual and exciting statements with tropical and subtropical accents? In this informative and engaging talk by the author of Tropical Plants and How Love Them, you'll learn how to choose and use them like a pro ... » Learn More about Tropical Accents for Inspiring Containers
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
Piet Oudolf’s Design Principles: a video course
A comprehensive examination of Piet Oudolf's design principles. The course aims to provide students with a knowledge base that will enable them to emulate his style--a style that strives to "create an impression and expression of nature". Will this be your garden's Oudolfian season? Reviews of ... » Learn More about Piet Oudolf’s Design Principles: a video course