NOVEMBER GARDEN CHECK LIST

Procrastinators beware! Photo courtesy of Chris Jacobs, AW Pottery

No matter which area you live in there are still a few things to tackle in the garden this month.

Pacific Northwest

South West

Central Plains

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I love to share my passion for gardening and design with others whether it is planting containers, writing articles or presenting seminars. It's incredibly rewarding to be able to help and inspire others in this way so I am thrilled to have been asked to teach the Container Gardening course at the horticultural department of Edmonds Community College (EDCC) this winter.

A few years ago I took a couple of design classes there for 'fun' and was pleasantly surprised that I was not the dinosaur in the classroom! In fact the average age of the student is mid-40s. While many students are taking on a full course load to complete a landscape design degree, often as a second career, there were also plenty of folks like me who simply wanted to take the opportunity to learn more.

I have designed the curriculum to be FUN! As well as gaining a better understanding of products, plants and design there will be lots of opportunities for hands on work. I will also teach a unique class on starting your own container gardening business and marketing, something I am asked about every year.

Classes run every Tuesday morning from January 8th to March 19th. Email me for more class details or contact Tim Hohn to inquire about course fees and registration. 

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The writing is finished, the last of the photographs taken and hopefully we're almost through with the editing. Famous last words.....

Click here for a sneak peak and to pre-order

Now what? LOTS of seminars / book signing opportunities including the Northwest Flower & Garden Show 2013. See my website events page for more details. Remember you can always schedule something for your own club or organization too.

We've also have a popular Facebook page so you can follow along with our Fine Foliage adventures. There are some fun 'insider' snippets, great photos and  a few funny stories sprinkled in. Click the buttons below to follow the updates;

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BLOG

Garden Adventures - for thumbs of all colors, is a lighthearted, information packed blog for all gardeners and garden lovers. Laugh while you learn, pick up new ideas and be inspired by others is the theme as I cover everything from container design to slug patrol.

The most popular post last month was Stark Silhouettes - a lesson from the desert. Click on the link to enjoy images from my recent visit to Tucson and the design inspiration I cam away with.

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FACEBOOK

Take a moment to sit back, enjoy photographs, see what has been happening in my own garden plus get links to the latest garden products: all in bite sized chunks. Always fresh - take a look!

PINTEREST

Enjoy garden photographs on my virtual pin boards - visit Pinterest! You don't need an account to enjoy the boards, just a cup of tea will do as you sit back and get new ideas for containers combinations and garden designs, pathways and art work.

HOUZZ

As the Pacific Northwest regional garden writer for this great website I'm helping you stay on track with monthly garden checklists. being a total plantaholic I also love sharing one of  my favorite Great Design Plants with you each month. Houzz have also invited me to submit additional articles as I have time so be sure to watch out for one on Holiday Containers later this month. Want to find out more about Houzz? One of my recent blog posts will tell you all about it and how to get started.

It takes a lot to slow me down but I'm going to have to accept that for the next two months I'll be less of an energizer bunny. Most of you know I'm having knee surgery in a few days so I will not be accepting any more 'on site' appointments until the New Year. Instead I'm taking the opportunity to get ahead with some writing assignments and a few other indoor projects.

I will of course be responding to emails and will gladly put you in touch with other designers should you need help for the Holidays

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Have a great month