Come delight in our inspirational and info-packed garden talks and programs that more than 7,000 people have enjoyed. Classes are held at our home in Ballston Spa, as well as at four star resorts, beautiful bed and breakfast inns, and other fine establishments around the Northeast. 

 Most 2-hour class fees are $25. Day-long classes and resort package fees vary.  Class size is limited.  Students must pre-register.  Classes are held rain or shine.  Classes are designed for beginner gardeners as well as those more experienced, including Master Gardeners.  Detailed handouts cover a range of information that can be applied at whatever level you are in your gardening walk!   
 
To hear what others have to say about these unique, interactive classes, click here.  

Also included on this page are other great gardening events, shows, tours and activities to be enjoyed. 

Unless otherwise indicated, you may use PayPal to register online OR print the registration form by clicking the Register for Class button and mailing it with a check.  


CLASSES, EVENTS AND OPEN HOUSES BY START DATE

January - March 
April - June
July - August
September - November 

January 2010

23   Creating a Garden for All Four Seasons. Class is being held at the New England
       Tropical Conservatory Education Center (www.netrop.org) in Bennington, VT. Learn
       about great plants and design tips for creating a  
       magnificent landscape all year long.  Saturday,
       January 23 from 10:30 a.m. - noon at NETC.
       $15 per person. Pre-registration required in
       advance at www.netrop.orgor by calling
       802-447-7419.

February 2010

6     Garden Design by Example. Internationally known landscape designer, writer and
       lecturer, Keith Davitt and I will lead this new discussion-oriented class featuring before and
       after landscape makeovers. Colorful PowerPoints complement the discussion and will be
       used as teaching tools. Keith and I have collaborated on several classes in the past and
       they have always drawn a great crowd. Keith has published four garden design books and
       has been designing and building gardens all of the country for the last thirty years. To learn
        more about Keith, visit his web site at www.keithdavitt.com. Saturday, February 6 from
      10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Ballston Spa Library. $25 per person includes class, light
       refreshments and handouts. Pre-registration is required through Perennially Yours by
       using PayPal or the class registration form and check.

March 2010

6    Time and Money-Saving Perennial Gardening Workshops. Saturday, March 6 at the 
      Queensbury Central Fire Department, 17 Lafayette Street, Queensbury. Morning, afternoon
      and full day workshops available. Fundraiser for Soroptimist International, a worldwide
      organization for women in management and professions working through service projects to
      advance human rights and the status of women.

      Sponsored by Saratoga Living magazine and Binley's Florist and Garden Center.   
      Saratoga Living magazine (www.saratogaliving.com) is the
      area's premier lifestyle magazine, published quarterly and
      designed for people who want to enjoy the best of Saratoga,
      Warren and Washington counties. All workshop attendees
      will receive three free issues of Saratoga Living magazine,
      a $14.95 value.

      Binley's Florist and Garden Center is a family-owned
      business in operation since 1893 and is the largest grower of
      plants in the region, with over 23 greenhouses.

       These dynamic workshops are designed to help you create
       magnificent gardens that save you time and money. The
       morning workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. - noon; the afternoon
       is from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Workshop descriptions below.

      9:00-noon: Perennial Gardening Workshop I: Deer and
      Rabbit Resistant plants plus proven methods for deterring Bambi
      and Thumper; easy ways to improve your soil's fertility,
      what you really need to know about fertilizers; and garden design
      tips including discussions on ways to make selected participants
      gardens more beautiful. Workshop attendees are encouraged to
      submit a photo of one of their gardens for discussion. Submitted
      photos will be in a drawing for the winners to be presented and
      discussed. Photos must be sent as a jpeg to me at
       pyours@nycap.rr.com  at least three weeks before March 6 to
      be in the drawing. 

      1:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Perennial Gardening Workshop II: A designer's tips for creating
      ever-blooming gardens spring through fall; The Plant Collectors Corner featuring hardy and
      unusual perennials; and gardening without guesswork: trade secrets for buying and picking
      phenomenal perennials.  
   
      Both sessions include detailed handouts; colorful catalogs; PowerPoints;  
      demonstrations; door prizes; spring, summer and fall issues of Saratoga Living
      magazine (a $14.95 value); and light refreshments.  

      Morning and afternoon workshops are $39 per person, per workshop. Both workshops
      (full day) are $65 per person, a 15 % discount. PLUS registrants will be entered into
      the grand prize for a $75 gift certificate from Binley's Garden Center.  Full day
      participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch or pre-purchase a catered lunch of
      soups, rolls and specialty breads, fruit, brownies and  refreshments @ $10 per lunch.  Lunch
      payment is separate from the class fee.  To reserve a lunch please make a check payable to
      Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks and mail to Susan Fisk, 25 Nottingham Drive,
     Queensbury, NY  12804.  Workshop pre-registration is required through Perennially Yours
      by using PayPal or the class registration form. The registration deadline is February 26.
      Questions? Please call me at (518) 885-3471. 

      Morning session only @ $39 per person PayPal button below:

      Afternoon session only @$39 per person PayPal button below

     Full Day $65 per person (15% discount) PayPal button below:

8, 15, 22 & 29   How to Design and Care for Low-Maintenance, High-Impact Perennial 
      Gardens. Four part course at Adirondack Community College in Glens Falls.  Classes
      from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The course will cover how to design and care for low-maintenance,
      colorful perennial gardens. This course covers how to assess light conditions; soil analysis;
      proper placement of plants in a design for pleasing heights and three seasons of bloom;
      preparing and planting new beds and how to amend soil in existing ones; the best perennials,
      shrubs and annuals for longest bloom and easiest care; recommended mulches and fertilizers;
      plant divisions; and time tested maintenance tips and shortcuts for your garden's care.
      Helpful demonstrations, great handouts, soil pH test, and colorful PowerPoints complement
      the class. $85 per person tuition. Pre-registration required through the ACC Center
      for Personal and Professional Development. Call (518) 743-2238.

13 & 14  Vermont Flower Show - Gorgeous Gardens and Green Living Show. 
     Manchester, VT.  Great exhibits, educational speakers, and displays.  For more about the
      show visit www.greenworksvermont.org. 

April 2010

8   Four Seasons Of Color - Hit the Easy Button.  Discover the tricks of the trade for having
    WOW gardens month after month with smart plant selection, design tips, and surefire
     maintenance shortcuts. This talk is a fundraiser for VERA - the Valatie Economic
     Redevelopment Association and will raise money for the Main Street hanging baskets and
     flower box project.  This year's program is on Thursday, April 8th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at
     the Barnwell Center located at 3230 Church Street in Valatie. The $10.00 per person fee
     includes handouts, door prizes and light refreshments. Registration is being handled by
     VERA. To register or if you have questions, please call Jackie Hennessey at (518) 610-8164
     Monday through Friday between 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. E-mails may be sent to
     hennessyins@nycap.rr.com . Let's get out and support this terrific project! 

17  Book Signing at Toadflax Nursery.  2:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Please join me at
      this outstanding nursery and gift center for a celebration of my new book, The Ultimate
      Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists.  A special price of $21, including tax, will be offered at
      this signing. The book usually retails for $21.95 plus tax.  The nursery is located at 1604
      Saratoga Road in South Glens Falls.  Their number is (518) 793-2886. 
      www.toadflaxnursery.com. 

12, 19, 26 & May 3   Growing Gorgeous Perennial Gardens. Four part garden course at
      Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Classes from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The course will
      cover a range of topics including design tips for creating stunning gardens with three seasons
      of interest; fertilizers and soil enhancement tricks for growing showy plants; deer and rabbit
      resistant plants and tricks for deterring them; shade gardening, and much more. Helpful
      demonstrations, great handouts, soil pH test, and colorful PowerPoints complement the
      class. $85 per person tuition. Pre-registration required through HVCC Office of
     Community & Professional Education. Call (518) 629-7339.

23 & 24  Seventh Annual Great Gardens and Landscaping Symposium at The Equinox 
     Resort in Manchester, VT.  Six garden  lectures by award-winning speakers at this
     world-class resort. $266.38 per person single, $384.26 ($192.13 per person) double rate
     for a one night package includes all lectures, Saturday breakfast and lunch,  handouts, garden
     gift, door prizes and all taxes and gratuities.   Two night packages available.  For more
     information, visit the symposium's web page.  

May 2010

1   Book Signing at Brookside Nursery.  2:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Please join me at
      this wonderful garden center for a celebration of my new book, The Ultimate Flower
     Gardener's Top Ten Lists.  A special price of $21, including tax, will be offered at
     this signing (a 10% savings). The book retails for $21.95 plus tax.  The garden center is
     located at 824 Route 67 in Ballston Spa, NY.  Their phone number is (518) 885-6500. 
     Web site: www.brooksidenursery.com.

7   Book Signing at Binley Florist and Garden Center.  3:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Please join me at
      this fabulous floral shop and garden center for a celebration of my new book, The Ultimate
      Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists.  A special price of $21, including tax, will be offered at
      this signing (a 10% savings). The book retails for $21.95 plus tax.  The garden center is
      located at 773 Quaker Road in Queensbury, NY.  Their phone number is (518) 793-9603. 
      Web site: www.BinleyFlorist.com.  

12 Perennially Yours Open House and Plant Sale.  First open house of the year!  6:00 -
     7:30 p.m. No charge.  Early Bird Special Admission from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.  $5 per
     person allows first pick of plant sales;  fewer people; entry into door prize drawing as
     well as the grand prize drawing - a $50 gift certificate from Brookside Nursery
     (www.brooksidenursery.com) in Ballston Spa - and more opportunities to ask
     questions.  You can pay upon arrival.  Open houses are rain or shine.

14  Book Signing at Faddegon's Nursery.  3:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Please join me at
      this magnificent nursery and gift center for a celebration of my new book, The Ultimate
     Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists.  A special price of $21, including tax, will be offered at
     this signing (a 10% savings). The book usually retails for $21.95 plus tax.  The nursery is
      located at 1140 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham, NY.  Their phone number is (518)
     785-6726.  Web site: www.Faddegons.com.

15   Book Signing at Kulak's Nursery and Landscaping. 9:00 - noon.  Please join me
       at this outstanding garden center for a celebration of my new book, The Ultimate
       Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists. A special price of $21, including tax, will be offered at
       this signing (a 10% savings). The book retails for $21.95 plus tax.  The garden center is
       located at 1615 Route 146, Rexford, NY.  Their phone number is (518) 399-2404. 
      Web site: www.kulaksnursery.com. 

16 & 17 Fourth Annual Garden Party at Basin Harbor Club (www.basinharbor.com) in
     Vergennes, VT. Sponsored by Vermont Magazine (www.vermontmagazine.com). 
     Overnight packages and day only rates available. This will be the Fourth Annual
     Garden Party at this dreamy 700-acre  resort in Vergennes,
     VT (just southwest of Burlington, VT). This one-of-a-kind
      resort features great dining, breathtaking gardens, nature
      trails, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a heated
      outdoor pool, sandy beach, and much more. It is one of the
      prized Historic Hotels of America. 

     The Garden Party was moved to a spring date to 
     accommodate an exciting agenda that includes
     designing one of the resort's perennial gardens.  I will
     be teaching a garden design clinic revolving around creating
     a showcase garden for this resort.  Lectures include plant
     selection, site prep, no-fuss annuals, garden care through the
     seasons, a soil pH test, and more.  In addition to
     designing a garden for this world-class property, the resort's floral designer
     will lead a hands-on, floral arrangement workshop. All
     participants will make their own fresh cut flower
     arrangement to take home. 

     The program kicks off Sunday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m. with
     an overview of the garden to be designed and a walkabout of
     the site. Following the opening discussion there will be a 6:00
     p.m. wine and cheese boat cruise. The program continues
     Monday from 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. including lunch and the
     hands-on floral arranging clinic. 
                                                                                       
      This grand gardening event is being sponsored by Vermont
      Magazine (www.vermontmagazine.com ). This first class
      publication is filled with great articles, brilliant pictures, regional
      features and great destinations to visit. All participants will    
      receive three complimentary  issues of Vermont,                Portrait: (c)Garden Gate 
      magazine a $14.95 value.
     
     The one night package includes Sunday afternoon's garden lecture; the wine and
     cheese boat cruise; one night's accommodations; Monday's breakfast and lunch
     buffets; garden design workshops; floral arranging hands-on session; handouts;
     colorful garden catalogs; a soil pH test; door prizes; three complimentary issues of
     Vermont Magazine; and garden gift.  Package rates start at $230 for a single and
     $355 for a double ($177.50 per person). Taxes and gratuity are additional. PLUS,
     ALL PACKAGED GUESTS WILL BE IN A DRAWING FOR A
     COMPLEMENTARY ONE NIGHT STAY AT BASIN HARBOR CLUB. 

     The day-only rate is $119 and includes all garden design and floral arrangement
     sessions on Monday, handouts; colorful garden catalogs, a soil pH test; Monday
     morning coffee; lunch; door prizes; three complimentary issues of Vermont
     Magazine; and a garden gift. Participants may also attend the Sunday lecture if
     their schedule permits.  Please call Basin Harbor Club at (800) 622-4000 to
     reserve overnight packages. Day only reservations go through Perennially Yours by using the
      PayPal button below for credit cards or clicking here to print a form and pay by check.  

20  Gardening and Your Arthritis.  6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Shenendehowa Adult
      Community Center in Clifton Park.  Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation,
      Northeastern New York Chapter.  The event will feature two talks.  One by a local
      rheumatologist and the other by me.  I will be giving gardening tips to reduce maintenance
      time as well as plants that require little effort for great color.  There is no charge for this
      event but reservations are requested.  please call the Arthritis Foundation at (518)
      456-1203 to reserve a spot.

21  Great Perennials, Flowering Shrubs and Gardening Tips.  5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at
      Garden Time garden center, 652 Quaker Road, Queensbury.  Please join me for this
      fun, interactive lecture.  This 'strolling' workshop will highlight great plants, combinations, and
      tips for growing gorgeous flower gardens.  Bring your flower questions!  There is no charge
      or pre-registration for the talk.  Following the discussion I will be signing copies of my new
      book, The Ultimate Flower Garden's Top Ten Lists
      (www.pyours.com/toptenlistsgardenbook.html ).  If you have never been to this expansive
      garden center, check it out at www.gardentimeinc.com. 

June 2010

3 & 10  Perennial Garden Design and Care Workshops.  6:30-8:30 p.m.  Class offered
      through Knowledge Network.  Learn easy-to-follow steps for designing and caring for a
      show-stopping perennial garden. Topics include site assessment, bed preparation (both for
      new and existing beds), plant selection, fertilizers, mulches and more. $45 per person
      includes two workshops, handouts, catalogs and a discount on my new perennial gardening
      book, The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists for zones 3, 4 and 5. Workshop held
      at Knowledge Network, 1510 Central Avenue, Albany, NY.  To register please call
      Knowledge Network at (518) 452-2675. www.knowledgenetwork.org. 

8   Perennially Yours Open House 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. No charge.  Come stroll our gardens and
     get ideas for plant combinations to use in your gardens.  Open houses are rain or shine.  

18  Unstoppable Perennials for Adirondack Gardens.  6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the new
      Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzerne.  While we might have a tough time making it
      through cold, blustery winters, some perennials find these conditions a cakewalk. A colorful
      PowerPoint and handouts will introduce you to some winners that beautify gardens and save
      you money from buying replacements.  The registration fee is $10 for non-members and $5
      for members.  To register, please call the school at (518) 696-2400.  For directions and
      more about this unique school, please visit their web site at
       www.adirondackfolkschool.org.  

25  Creating Gorgeous, Low-Maintenance Perennial Gardens in Zones 5 and Colder. 
      This interactive workshop is being held at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT in conjunction
      with the annual Stowe Flower Festival.  The workshop runs from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Trapp
      Family Lodge (www.trappfamily.com) is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World
      and is renown as a mountain resort with a European tradition.  A portion of the class fees
      goes to support the Stowe Flower Festival. This fun and engaging class features design tips;
      top-performing perennials, annuals, and shrubs for zones 5 and colder; and surefire
      maintenance shortcuts for show-stopping gardens. Colorful PowerPoints complement helpful
      handouts. Great door prizes.  The registration fee is $35 per person.  Pre-registration
      is required through Perennially Yours by using PayPal below or printing the class
      registration form and check by clicking here.  Space is limited.  Special Weekend
      Flower Festival packages are available at The Trapp Family Lodge.  Packages
      include two nights lodging in a Deluxe room; three course dinner and full county breakfast
      daily; a special gift and a weekend pass to the Flower Festival.  Two night packages start at
     $353 per night (double occupancy).  The 3-hour garden workshop on Friday is an additional
     $35 per person. For package reservations call the Lodge at (802) 253-5769. 

25-27  Stowe Garden Festival, Stowe, VT. This is an amazing flower festival set in the
    charming village of Stowe, VT.  The weekend features super lectures including those on shade
     gardening, vegetable gardening, pruning shrubs, creating sculptures from nature, plant
     maintenance, climbing vines, and much more.  There are also garden tours of outstanding
     private gardens.  A weekend pass for the festivities is $25; $15 for two days and $10 for a
     one day pass.  For a brochure or more information, visit www.stowegardenfestival.com

July 2010

11  16th Annual Secret Gardens Tour in Saratoga Springs.    Fundraiser for Soroptimist
      International of Saratoga County. Sunday, July 11 from 11am-5pm.  Tour tickets $15 in
      advance; $20 day of tour. For advance tickets and more information, email
      secretgardensinfo@gmail.com . You can also purchase tickets in advance at the Saratoga
      Springs Visitor Center. Tickets are limited so order early!

20  Tips for Low-Maintenance, High Impact Perennial Gardens in Zones 3, 4 and 5.  Tin
      Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, NH.  7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please join me for this
      interactive gardening talk complemented by a colorful PowerPoint.   Learn tricks of the trade
      for dynamic gardens that provide color month after month.  Organic methods are
      emphasized.  The class is a perfect fit for this exceptional center whose mission is  “to
      promote an appreciation of the environment among children, families, and the community
      through hands-on programs in the schools, at camp, and in the community.”  Registration is
      being handled by Tin Mountain.  Please call them at (603) 447-6991. 

21  Perennials, Flowering Shrubs and Gardening Tips for Zones 3, 4 and 5. McSherry's
       Nursery and Garden Center, Center Conway, NH www.mcsherrynursery.com  6:00 - 7:00
       p.m. This 'strolling' workshop will highlight great plants, combinations, and tips for growing
       gorgeous flower gardens. Bring your flower questions! There is no charge or
       pre-registration for the talk. Following the discussion I will be signing copies of my new
       book, The Ultimate Flower Garden's Top Ten Lists
       (www.pyours.com/toptenlistsgardenbook.html ). If you have never been to this fantastic
       garden center, check out their web site and then jump in your car and hit the gas.

August 2010

5    Great Flowering Shrubs for Adirondack Gardens. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the new
      Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzerne.  Do you want to add drama, winter interest and
      colorful flowers to your gardens while reducing maintenance time? Then include some
      spectacular flowering shrubs.  A colorful PowerPoint will introduce you to some terrific
      plants for northern gardens. The registration fee is $10 for non-members and $5
      for members.  To register, please call the school at (518) 696-2400.  For directions and
      more about this unique school, please visit their web site at  
       www.adirondackfolkschool.org.  

6   Divide and Conquer - A Special Plant Propagation Class PLUS Pruning Flowering
     Shrubs in the Gardens of Perennially Yours. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. We will cover the nuts &
     bolts of dividing perennials and how to transplant divisions to reduce shock and encourage
     new growth. Workshop includes hands-on applications. PLUS we will discuss pruning
     techniques for spring, summer and fall flowering shrubs, and address any unanswered
     gardening questions before another season wraps up. Class includes a guided walkabout of
     the gardens with special emphasis on late summer and fall bloomers. All participants will
     leave with a division. Class includes handouts, refreshments and flowering shrub catalog. $25
     per person. Space is limited. SOLD OUT!!!!

     AFTERNOON SESSION ADDED: Divide and Conquer - A Special Plant
      Propagation Class PLUS Pruning Flowering Shrubs in the Gardens of Perennially
      Yours.  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  $25 per person. Space is limited.  SOLD OUT!!!!

11  Perennially Yours Open House.  5:00 - 7:00 p.m. No charge.  Come stroll our gardens
      and see what is hitting peak bloom during the hot, hazy days of August!  Open houses are
      rain or shine.  

14  Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, Maine.  I will be giving two seminars at
      this GORGEOUS botanical garden.  This is my third year speaking there.  I will
       present Branch Out with Flowering Shrubs from 10:30 a.m.-noon then Blue Ribbon
      Perennials from 12:30-2:00 p.m. The talks are at the Visitor Center.  The fee for each
      workshop is $16 members, $20 non-members ($30/$38 for both seminars).  For more
      information and to registers, click on their wonderful web site at www.mainegardens.org or
      call 207-633-4333.

20-22  In The Garden Program at The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia.  This
       fun packed weekend is full of gardening tips and numerous resort activities to choose from. 
       I am one of five speakers for this premier gardening program at this world class resort. The
       American Horticultural Society partners with The Homestead to host this program.  For
       more about the agenda, speakers, and for reservations, visit the resort's web page at
      www.thehomestead.com.   

September 2010

25  Expert Plant Choices and Dramatic Combinations for Year-Round Gardens.
      Presenter: Adrian Bloom.  Sponsored by Horticulture magazine and 
      White Flower Farm.  Adrian Bloom is a world-famous garden designer, plantsman, author,
      lecturer and chairman of Blooms Nursery, Ltd located in England. Blooms of Bressingham
      has long been recognized as a leader in the horticultural industry
      both in identifying and selecting the finest of herbaceous
      perennials and alpines. The company was founded by Adrian
      Bloom and his father Alan, over 80 years ago. Adrian is
      traveling to the United States in September to give several plant
      lectures. Please plan to welcome Adrian and enjoy his inspiring
      presentation on Saturday, September 25 at Glen Sanders
      Mansion in Scotia. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The
      program runs from 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

     Adrian's first lecture is based on his new book, Bloom's Best
     Perennials and Grasses: Expert Plant Choices and
     Dramatic Combinations for Year-Round Gardens. The
      lecture and book are designed to appeal to both expert and
      beginner gardeners, giving novel ideas on design and the use of plants to fit every size
     garden. His second lecture, Creating Drama Across Continents, is the fascinating story
     of gardens Adrian has designed and planted in England and the United States. There will be a
      book signing between lectures. In addition to Adrian's new book, his other highly acclaimed books, Gardening with Conifers and Summer Garden Glory will also be for sale and signing. 

The registration fee is $45 per person and includes the three-hour program, continental breakfast, handouts and door prizes. Pre-registration is required. To register, please visit use the PayPal button below or print a class/event registration form by clicking here.  

More about Adrian Bloom: Adrian was an international presenter for the PBS Victory Garden television program. For thirty-five years he was involved in the planning and planting of the Blooms of Bressingham Chelsea Flower Show exhibits, where Blooms regularly won gold medals. He holds the Royal Horticultural Society's
     coveted Victoria Medal of Honour for service to horticulture. A passionate gardener, his 16
     acre landscaped property in Bressingham features six-acres of gardens that hold over 8,000
     perennials. His gardens are known for year-round color, due in part to his brilliant use of
     conifers. Adrian has traveled the world looking for new plants that are then assessed in his
     trial gardens, with the best being selected for sale to the gardening public.

October 2010


15 & 16    Second Annual Fall Gardening Program at The Sagamore Resort. Sponsored
     by Organic Gardening magazine and Perennially Yours.  Day-only and overnight
     packages available.  Close out the 2010 gardening season with an inspiring gardening
     program at the luxurious Sagamore Resort on Lake George, NY. Internationally known
     garden designers and writers, Ethne Clarke and Gordon Hayward will be joined by a
     regional perennial expert, Kerry Ann Mendez, for a dynamic gardening program. The
     program includes a hands-on floral design workshop. Overnight packages and day only rates
     are available. Organic Gardening is sponsoring this premier event. Many of you either know
     of, or subscribe to, this outstanding magazine. Well, it has gotten even better! The magazine
     has been revamped and has a whole new look - from its size and 'feel' to new features and
     more color pictures. Departments include garden design tips; growing foods organically;
     good bug, bad bug; soil science, cooking features, and more. Their web site,
     www.organicgardening.com, is also filled with great information and products as well as
      subscriber services. 

      The program kicks off Friday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. with a lively round-table. Ethne,
      Gordon and Kerry will lead a discussion on how gardening has changed over the
      past twenty years in America and its influence on garden design and writing. A
      gourmet dinner in the newly renovated Trillium Restaurant follows the discussion. The
      program continues on Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with the following
      lectures: 

     *Your House, Your Garden: A Foolproof Approach to Good Garden Design 
     *Fine Paintings as Inspiration for Garden Design 
     *Hidcote Manor Garden: An American Garden in England 
     *Kerry's Top Perennial Picks for 2010 and 2011  
     *Floral Design with Flare! A hands-on floral workshop with the resort's floral
       designer 

       Ethne Clarke is the Editor-in-Chief of Organic Gardening magazine and known
       internationally as a garden historian and author. She was formerly the garden editor for
       Traditional Home and a contributing editor of House and Garden. She has also contributed
       to many other national magazines and authored fifteen books. An expatriate American
       resident in England for thirty years, she 
       was the recipient of the 1987 Angel
       Literary Award for Art of the Kitchen
       Garden. Ethne is a professionally trained
       horticulturist and speaks internationally
       about garden history and design. Her
       Master of Philosophy in Art and Design
       is from De Montfort University in
       Leicester, England. Ethne will present
       Hidcote Manor Garden: An American
       Garden in England. The talk is based on
       her recently released book, Hidcote: The Making of a Garden. Hidcote Manor Gardens,
       recognized as the epitome of the English Country Garden, was designed by an American,
       Lawrence Johnston. Ethne will unfold the fascinating story behind Hidcote Manor's gardens
       and their designer. 

      Gordon Hayward is a nationally recognized garden designer, writer and lecturer from  
      southern Vermont. He and his wife Mary (who grew up across the fields from The Hidcote
      Manor Gardens in the North Cotswold Hills of England) moved in 1977 to the North
      Cotswolds where Gordon restored the gardens at The Manor House in Broadwell for a
      year. Since 1984, when Gordon turned full-time to garden writing, designing and lecturing,
he and Mary have been developing a 1 1/2 acre garden around their 225 year old farmhouse near Putney, Vermont as well as a tiny garden around their cottage in Blockley in Gloucestershire, five miles from where Mary grew up. Gordon is the author of ten books on garden design; he also wrote for Horticulture Magazine for 25 years and for Fine Gardening
Magazine for 15 years. He is now a contributing editor at Organic Gardening Magazine. Gordon will present Your House, Your Garden: A Foolproof Approach to Good Garden Design and Fine Paintings as Inspiration for Garden Design. Both dynamic presentations are complemented with colorful slide presentations and handouts. Gordon's website is:
www.haywardgardens.com.  

Kerry Ann Mendez is a 'passionate perennialist' and the owner of Perennially Yours gardening services. She has
       gardened for twenty-five years in upstate New York and   
       consults around the Northeast. Kerry is a garden columnist 
       and has written for or been featured in many national
       magazines including Garden Gate, Fine Gardening, and Better
       Homes and Gardens' Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living. She
       was featured on HGTV, has hosted television gardening
       segments and maintains an extensive lecture schedule. She
       teaches over twenty gardening classes that thousands have
       enjoyed. Her first book, The Ultimate Flower Gardener's
      Top Ten Lists, released in March 2010 includes 70 lists for
       smart plant picks, design tips and money & time-saving
       shortcuts for gardens in zones 3, 4 and 5. 

      If you've never stayed at The Sagamore before, you're in for a 
      treat. Even if you have, you're still in for a surprise when you see the multi-million dollar
      renovations completed in 2009. Take a peak at www.thesagamore.com. 

      The Friday night package includes Friday night's round table, gourmet dinner, lodge
      room accommodations, Saturday's breakfast, five gardening talks, handouts,
      garden catalogs, door prizes, garden gift, resort fee, and all taxes and gratuity. The
      single rate is $347.71; a double room is $541.13 ($270.57 per person). Weekend
      packages include all of the above plus Saturday's dinner and lodge accommodations,
      Sunday's breakfast resort fee, and all taxes and gratuities. The single weekend package is
      $621.02; $933.46 for a double room ($466.73 per person). These are incredible package
      prices given the typical one night, room only, rate is $410! For package reservations,
      please call The Sagamore at (866) 385-6221. The Saturday day only rate is $94 per
      person and includes five gardening talks on Saturday, morning coffee, handouts, catalogs,
     door prizes and a garden gift. Day only guests may also attend the Friday evening round table
      at no charge. Day only reservations go through Perennially Yours by using the
      PayPal button below for credit cards or clicking here to print a form and pay by
     check. Questions? Please call Kerry at (518) 885-3471 or email pyours@nycap.rr.com.