Perennial Wisdom talks are designed to provide practical advice for designing and maintaining your garden. They are also designed to explore what it means to be a gardener. Fees vary according to size of group, location of group, and nature of presentation.
“Principles of Garden Design”
This talk is designed for the average gardener who wants an above average garden. Understanding some of the fundamental principles of garden design makes it possible for even the beginning gardener to create a garden that is extraordinary.
“Waking Up the Garden in the Spring”
As the winter drags on, we all look forward to that moment when we can be outside again and in our gardens. But what should we do in preparation for that moment? And what should we do when the moment comes. There is the garden and the gardener. What does it mean for us to wake up as gardeners? This talk offers some answers to these questions in a context that is both practical and playful.
“Putting the Garden to Bed”
Caught between the desire to squeeze the last bit of joy out of the autumn garden and the knowledge that winter is coming, we all need a bit of help deciding what to do when. This talk focuses on a practical but adaptable schedule for taking down the garden, along with suggestions for creating late fall and winter interest.
“Low Maintenance Gardening”
We love the classic perennial border but it is a lot of work. Constant bloom means constant deadheading, staking, cutting back. But we don’t want a concrete slab either. The low maintenance garden provides an option between these extremes that meets the needs of those with less time to devote to gardening. This talk provides tips for reducing work in the garden and introduces participants to a variety of low-maintenance plantings.
“Interesting and Underused Trees”
This Power Point presentation focuses on deciduous trees with four season interest that may not be as familiar to viewers as the maple or the locust. We don’t often get the chance to plant a tree. Let’s make the most of it by having a wide range of options.