June 2014

Container Workshop Fun!

Three workshops for home gardeners and one for nursery professionals had our garden as Planting Party Central last month with guests from as far afield as the San Juan Islands and Kent. I loved spending time with you all and look forward to offering classes in the fall and for the Holidays.

If you didn't make it to one of the workshops don't worry. There is still time to whip those containers into shape with my Personal Container Coach service. The feedback from these has been very positive as I help you save time and money while teaching you to design and suggest plant combinations you might not otherwise have considered.

LE JARDINET IN THIS OLD HOUSE MAGAZINE

Photo by David Perry

Look out for the June edition of This Old House magazine - my containers are featured in an article called Uncommon Containers, photographed by David Perry.

MEET THE ARTIST - BECOME THE ARTIST

Beautiful glass sculpture by Jesse Kelly

A SPECIAL EVENT IN AUGUST

Meet the Artist - Become the Artist, Duvall, WA

Saturday August 2nd (9.30am-noon)

How often have you purchased a piece of garden art because you love it but then spend an hour walking around the garden wondering where to put it? This unique event is designed to help you showcase the art while enhancing the garden as I offer an inspirational presentation and demonstration in our peaceful 5 acre garden.

Unique rock cairn by Luke DeLatour

We will be featuring the work of Seattle glass artistJesse Kelly and local sculptor Luke DeLatour, giving you the opportunity to meet the artists, ask questions, learn about the work, purchase items and request custom pieces.

Additionally my husband Andy will have the barn open so you can see how he handcrafts our beautiful tools on a lathe.

There will be some great giveaways too so plan to spend the morning with us.

Registration will be by CAR with a maximum of 30 cars. Look out for the full details that will go out in a special newsletter this month to tell you when registration is open.

Fee $30/car so we encourage you to carpool and bring LOTS of friends. We're expecting a crowd!

GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN WORKSHOP

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Duvall, WA

Saturday August 9th (9.00am-4:00pm)

We are still finalizing the details but you'll want to mark your calendars for what promises to be a very special day.

Internationally acclaimed photographer David Perry and I will be co-hosting an all day workshop at my garden. David will be teaching how to capture those elusive images that tell the story of your garden - using your smart phone, iPad or simple point and shoot camera! Yes that's right - there is no camera snobbery here and I promise you will be astounded at the portfolio you will create.

Meanwhile I will teach you how to design a garden through a photographers eye. Learn about using light, color, movement, texture and more to create those perfect garden moments that will have you reaching for your camera time and again.

Lunch and snacks will be provided and you'll go home with a special souvenir as well as a wealth of knowledge and confidence.

Registration notification will be sent out soon via a special newsletter and the 16 places will go FAST!

HOUZZ HAPPENINGS

Persian Spire - a new Persian Ironwood. Photo courtesy of Upshoot

Lots of great ideas and photos on this website for your home and garden.

Enjoy my latest articles - something for everyone!

DESIGN; 7 new plants for grow for beautiful foliage

DESIGN; Patio perfect berry bushes

GREAT DESIGN PLANT; Little Heath Andromeda

LET'S TALK LEAVES...

Interested in booking a seminar or presentation for your area, event or garden club? Just send me an email and feel free to read reviews of my talks on the Great Garden Speakers website.

Want to know more about the talks I offer? For those within driving distance of Seattle here are some suggestions. For those further afield I still offer a great selection(but can't manhandle heavy pots and plants onto planes!) Of course I am always happy to tailor it to your audience. Contact me for fee details

TO FEED YOUR FOLIAGE FANCIES

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Spring Slump Solution

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Karen Chapman CPH

Le Jardinet

425 765 3574