July 2014

TV interviews will seem easy after this!

Lights, Camera, ACTION!

I've got a fun month ahead of me as I am being filmed for a 7 part online garden design course;

BOLD GARDEN DESIGN;

Foliage, Focal Points & Vignettes

It's a little nerve wracking to try and get the garden in top shape plus prepare seven presentations but I always did love a challenge!

We will be filming July 14-18th using our little cabin as a studio but shooting footage in three spectacular gardens as well as my own. I can promise you it will be inspirational and informative - hopefully in equal measure with a good bit of 'Karen style' thrown in I'm sure.

The online class will go live early September - stay tuned for details!

MEET THE ARTIST - BECOME THE ARTIST

A SPECIAL EVENT

Meet the Artist - Become the Artist, Duvall, WA

Saturday August 2nd (10am-1.00pm)

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 artist Jesse 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.

Custom glass sculpture by Jesse Kelly

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 refreshments and some great giveaways too so plan to spend the morning with us.

Registration is $30 per CAR so load up and bring lots of friends!

For more details and to register click HERE

GARDEN DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Duvall, WA

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

Internationally acclaimed photographer David Perry and I are co-hosting an all day workshop in my garden. David will be teaching you how to capture the mood your imagination sees, master the plant portrait, frame the big scene and more.

Meanwhile I will give you designer tips on creating a photo worthy garden and explore using foliage to frame focal points, add depth to vignettes and span the seasons.

A delicious lunch and snacks will be provided and you'll go home with a custom print of my garden signed by both David and myself as well as a wealth of knowledge and confidence.

Space is limited to 16.

Click here for more details and to register.

HOUZZ HAPPENINGS

Zagreb tickseed - sunshine daisies

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

Enjoy my latest articles - something for everyone!

DESIGN; 6 New Plant Varieties that Beat Out their Parents

DESIGN; 9 Plants for an Intriguing Entrance

GREAT DESIGN PLANT; Coreopsis Tickseed

(In case you're wondering the copy editor tends to 'adjust' my titles....)

FINE FOLIAGE WINS AWARD!

That's right - not only did FINE FOLIAGE make it to Amazon's Best Gardening Books of 2013 list, it has also just received the SILVER award of achievement from the Garden Writer's Association.

This award recognizes overall excellence in layout, photography, writing and publishing.

Thank you to all of those who allowed us to share their gardens and have cheered us on along the way.

Remember you can buy signed copies from my website.

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

I'm also happy to design custom workshops for your group

TO FEED YOUR FOLIAGE FANCIES

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

It was a close for favorite but the winner was

Going for Gold

Click on the title to enjoy it again.

Keep up with the fun;

www.fine-foliage.com

KEEP UP WITH THE FUN AT LE JARDINET!

Join us in the garden............

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.

You are all obviously dog lovers as well as garden lovers as your favorite post last month was

Tales of Tails.

Click on the title to enjoy it again.

Also find me here;

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May your gardens bloom - but be filled with great foliage too!

Karen Chapman CPH

Le Jardinet

425 765 3574