C O N T A I N E R S
From my experience container designs are the best areas to experiment with plant combinations. You have control over soil, watering and fertilization in a finite area. Also with seasonal plantings, you can play with plants of different hardiness. On our driveway we have a large aluminum trough on wheels that this year was the first time planting. We think it … READ MORE
Flower Truck, Formal Garden, G A R D E N S, GARDEN DESIGN, Gardens
Back in June I traveled to Rhode Island to give a talk at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI along with Joe and Shari Russell of Russell Tree Experts and Juniper Flower Co. The talk was about how young professionals are forging unique paths in the horticulture industry. It was a reunion for Joe, myself and Julie, the Education Programs Manager … READ MORE
Arrangement of the Week, Bulbs, G A R D E N S, Perennials, Plants, Uncategorized
Often, when I go out into the garden I can quickly find blooms to cut and create an arrangement of that exact moment in the season. The other weekend when faced with the need for a large amount of blooms to decorate a table, the gardens seemed lacking blooms. We needed to get creative and look at items past their … READ MORE
Advice, annuals, GARDEN DESIGN, Ohio
Today marks the last day of Cultivate, “THE” horticulture industry trade show for growers, retailers, educators, designers and everyone in-between. I saw THE, because it brings horticulture leaders from around the world and fills the entire convention center floor. Yesterday it took us over five hours to walk the 3 plus miles of rows. The annual show is held here … READ MORE