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SUMMARY:Grounded in the Garden: Creating a Garden in Harmony with Nature with TJ Maher
DESCRIPTION:The presentation by TJ Maher offers a visual feast with over 100 image-rich slides\, inspired by the 2024 publication Grounded in the Garden: An Artist’s Guide to Creating a Beautiful Garden in Harmony with Nature. TJ will delve into topics such as using color in the garden\, designing and reimagining borders\, and maximizing the potential of outdoor spaces. Alongside practical how-to advice\, the presentation features thoughtful commentary on nature and the profound lessons it offers to those who pause to listen. \nSpeaker Bio:\nTJ Maher is an artist\, author and gardener\, having built a reputation for his talent in these creative pursuits. TJ is represented by the Taylor Galleries in Dublin\, Ireland and his work is contained in many private and public collections. As a gardener TJ has created the award winning Patthana Garden\, this sanctuary reflects TJs’ deep spiritual connection to nature. In 2024\, his first book Grounded in the Garden was released to critical acclaim. \nRecording will be available for 4 weeks.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/grounded-in-the-garden-creating-a-garden-in-harmony-with-nature-with-t-j-maher/
LOCATION:Live Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar Lecture Series
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Neil Lucas at NWFGF: Grasses and the Naturalistic Approach at Knoll Gardens
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Horticultural Society in partnership with the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival welcomes Neil Lucas\, as the 2025 international show judge and speaker. \nJoin Us For a Delightful Evening \nFeaturing a special NHS lecture for members and their guests at the Seattle Convention Center with Neil Lucas\, the U.K.’s leading authority on ornamental grasses\, plus a panel discussion with local experts Dan Hinkley\, Richie Steffen and Susan Calhoun (scroll down for description). Neil will share his experiences creating a naturalistic garden at Knoll Gardens and integrating ornamental grasses into gardens for year-round interest. He will also be signing his book\, “Grasses for Gardens and Landscapes” (Timber Press). \n \nEnjoy drinks and informal conversation with Neil and other garden enthusiasts before the lecture. \nReception 5:30 PM \nLecture 6:00 PM | Panel discussion 6:45 PM \nBook signing afterward \n (Ticket includes one complimentary drink) \n \nWe look forward to giving all attendees a complimentary grass plant\, \ncourtesy of T&L Nursery and Little Prince. \nDoor prizes will be donated by Windcliff Plants as well. \nLecture Description\nIn his recent book\, Neil defines his naturalistic approach to garden-making as “reflecting a desire to garden with an informal aesthetic and to take great pleasure in the garden as an ever-changing\, ongoing community that benefits both ourselves and our wider environment.” \nIn this presentation\, Neil will share how he has applied this ethos to Knoll Gardens over the past 30 years\, with a keen focus on the foundational role grasses have played in establishing its stellar reputation. He will explore the key principles guiding its design\, plant selection\, and garden aftercare\, as well as the planting palette used for several significant plantings. \nPanel Discussion\nThe talk will be followed by a lively and substantial panel discussion with local garden professionals\, including Dan Hinkley\, Richie Steffen and Susan Calhoun. Bring your questions and take advantage of this rare opportunity to discover the best practices for integrating ornamental grasses into Pacific Northwest landscapes. \nSpeaker Bio\nNeil Lucas is one of the world’s leading ornamental grass specialists and is executive director of Knoll Gardens in Dorset\, England. Thanks to his 30 years of experimentation and innovation\, this public garden and nursery are celebrated for its naturalistic approach to masterfully incorporating ornamental grasses in its plantings. \nLast year the Royal Horticultural Society granted Neil its most prestigious award\, the esteemed Victoria Medal of Honour\, in recognition of his “immeasurable contribution to horticulture.” This exclusive title may be held by only 63 British horticulturalists at any one time. Neil is the holder of 10 consecutive Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals and has served as an RHS council member and senior judge. In addition\, he has authored two books on designing with grasses and is the founder the Knoll Gardens Foundation\, a charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of garden biodiversity and sustainable garden practices. \nAs he recently stated in Gardens Illustrated: \n “If you work with grasses for 40 hours a week for 20 years\, you’re bound to learn a lot. And if you work 80 hours a week\, you’ll know even more. So we are able to offer people the summation of our experience; to advise what may or may not work\, and how best to use grasses to do different jobs in the garden.” \nFor a quick primer on grasses\, read NHS Board member Lorene Edwards Forkner’s recent article in The Seattle Times. \n\nGrasses for Gardens and Landscapes is available to members for purchase at $40\, a 20% discount from MSRP \n \nUse the NHS coupon code sent out in the event announcements and other NHS electronic mailers to receive $15 off the general admission price when purchasing a discounted show ticket for any day of the event. \nPlease note that Lecture Room 3B\, where the event will take place\, is in the Convention Center but does not require a show ticket for entry. \n \n \n \nImages courtesy of  Knoll Gardens \nThis is an NHS Fundraising Event. Your contributions will support our educational programs\, as well as our community outreach grants and scholarships.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/an-evening-with-neil-lucas-at-nwfgf-grasses-and-the-naturalistic-approach-at-knoll-gardens/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, 705 Pike St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Live Event
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SUMMARY:Edible Gardens\, the Way Nature Intended—In Layers with Christina Chung
DESCRIPTION:Move away from monoculture crops and embrace the benefits—aesthetic\, horticultural and gustatory—of layered edible gardens with expert Christina Chung. She will share practical\, accessible strategies to increase your garden’s food production and visual interest year round. Christina advocates for the inclusion of edible plants from eight different layers (trees\, sub-canopy trees\, shrubs\, vines\, herbaceous perennials\, annuals\, ground covers and edible roots) to maximize productivity\, help with weed suppression\, nurture biodiversity and create unexpectedly exuberant beds. She champions ornamental species that double as edibles\, such as hosta leaves and shoots\, hardy fuchsia berries and flowers\, as well as less frequently grown delectables like goji berries\, medlar and quince. \nSpeaker Bio:\nChristina is a Vancouver\, B.C.-based horticulture educator\, consultant and author who completed the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program\, followed by further training at Gaia College’s Organic Horticulture Specialist Program. Her first book\, “The Layered Edible Garden: A Beginner’s Guide to a Productive Food Garden Layer by Layer” (Cool Springs Press)\, was published last year. Christina shares her gardening insights online and through her consulting work as Fluent Garden. Her expertise has been featured in Martha Stewart Living\, Sunset\, Macleans\, Chatelaine and more. \nMembers must register to watch live and to receive the recording. \nRecording will be available for 4 weeks.
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/edible-gardens-the-way-nature-intended-in-layers-with-christina-chung/
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SUMMARY:Witt Winter Garden Walk with Curator Ray Larson
DESCRIPTION:Tour the Arboretum’s Witt Winter Garden and learn about the many garden-worthy plants of late winter.   Ray Larson\, Curator of Living Collections\, will discuss the many highlights of the winter garden on the cusp of spring.  Blooms\, berries\, bark and fragrance are still in full effect and Ray will talk about some of his favorites. \nInstructor Bio:\nRay Larson is Associate Director\, Curator of Living Collections and the Otis Hyde Herbarium\, at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. He is also past Board Member and President of NHS. \nLIMIT:  20 (MAXIMUM 2 PER REGISTRATION) – FEE IS PER PERSON
URL:https://northwesthort.org/event/withh-winter-garden-walk-with-curator-ray-larson/
LOCATION:Graham Visitors Center\, 2300 Arboretum Dr E\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112
CATEGORIES:In-person Class
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