It's that time of year again! Planting time traditionally starts around Mother's Day although depending upon where you live I will advise you if waiting a little longer would be wise since we can still have cold nights. The night temperatures need to be stable around 50-55' before we can safely plant out our favorite summer annuals.

Last week I sent out a special notice to my existing container clients advising you of some important changes this year. If I accidentally missed you please let me know and I will forward them.

In view of those changes it is especially important to schedule well ahead and as a little enticement I am offering my Early Bird discount, valid for any bookings taken during April for plantings to be completed in May and June. Those who have already scheduled will also receive that discount.

Email me today!

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Do you have an ugly fence? A less than desirable view? Looking for an alternative to a hedge? Then one of my recent articles on Houzz might give you an idea.

Instead of creating a solid wall of green consider layering evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs with a splash of seasonal color

Enjoy my short article; GREAT GARDEN COMBO; 3 wonderful plants for a deer resistant screen.

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MY SEMINARS THIS MONTH

Join me if you can!

TRILOGY GARDEN CLUB, Redmond, WA

April 3rd 2013, (7-8pm)

Foliage First!

Learn three easy steps that will help you turn your gardens from frumpy to fabulous! Book signing to follow. By invitation only.

McCOMB GARDENS, Sequim, WA

April 13th (1-2pm)

Pizzazz in a Pot

MOLBAK'S HOME & GARDEN, Woodinville, WA

April 20th (10-11am)

Sassy or Classy - designing containers to reflect your style. PowerPoint/show and tell/book signing. Free. Directions

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Just for all you leaf lovers - welcome to FINE FOLIAGE - THE BLOG! 

This is an exciting companion to our new book where we will share bonus ideas for unique foliage combinations - and just like the book, we will tell you 'why it works'. Consider it an appetizer - none of these lip-smacking combinations will be in the book.

No surprise that the top post last month was our book giveaway!

Head on over and be sure to sign up to receive these weekly beauties. 

www.fine-foliage.com

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'Sugar Berry' Heuchera. Photo credit; Terra Nova Nurseries Inc.

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 Top 10 Healthy Heuchera. Missed it? Click on the title to read it again and see what breeder extraordinaire Dan Heims recommends. Take time to read the comments also as he gave several additional helpful links.

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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 and plants: 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 great design articles, fun plant profiles and more.

Want to find out more about Houzz? One of my recent blog posts will tell you all about it and how to get started.

Have a wonderful month!