August 2014

On camera - and trying not to melt!

Coming soon....

We must have been filming in the hottest week of the year! Quite the challenge for lighting not to mention appearances. After three and a half days intensive filming we got all the necessary footage to complete the 7 part class that will go live mid-September. I also have a whole new respect for TV presenters!

My class will be called;

GORGEOUS GARDEN DESIGN;

Foliage & Focal Points

The course is featured by Craftsy - an online educational program that has over 3.5 million subscribers worldwide. Foundation classes were on topics such as quilting and jewelry making but they have broadened their offerings significantly to include some excellent photography, cooking, woodworking, fine arts and gardening classes with more being added each month.

I am one of the gardening trailblazers! You can get a FREE glimpse into the quality of the HD videos by watching this great mini class by my good friend and fellow gardening designer/author Rebecca Sweet.

MEET THE ARTIST - BECOME THE ARTIST

A SPECIAL EVENT

-LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER !

Meet the Artist - Become the Artist, Duvall, WA

THIS SATURDAY 10am-1.00pm)

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

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

For more details and to register click HERE

RECOMMENDED BY SUNSET MAGAZINE!

Handcrafted garden row markers

That's right -

listed our handcrafted garden row markers as their TOP TOOL in their August issue! As a result there has been a surge in sales of both our row markers and our dibbers which are being purchased both for fall planting and stocking stuffers.

You can watch Andy making these at our upcoming event and purchase them at any time from our website or select nurseries (Molbaks, Ravenna, Sky, Christianson's, McAuliffe's, Duvall Garden Center in WA, Applehurst in IA and online at gardenshoponline

HOUZZ HAPPENINGS

Who can resist caladiums for color?

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

Enjoy my latest articles - something for everyone!

DESIGN; Solve your Garden Dilemmas with Pots

GREAT GARDEN COMBO; Tropical Beauties for a Sun Drenched Border

GREAT DESIGN PLANT; Northern Bush Honeysuckle

OUR AWARD WINNING FINE FOLIAGE

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

Remember you can buy signed copies from my website.

TO FEED YOUR FOLIAGE FANCIES

Photo courtesy; Christina Salwitz

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

It was a close for favorite but the winner was

Finer Points of Interest

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Keep up with the fun;

www.fine-foliage.com

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

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If you find yourself reminiscing about garden memories from your childhood then this post is for you.

Garden Storytelling

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Enjoy your summer in the garden

Karen Chapman CPH

Le Jardinet

425 765 3574