The following are comments from folks who have had me as a speaker; taken Perennially Yours classes; or have had their gardens designed or made over by us. We hope these will give you a better picture of why Perennially Yours has grown by leaps and bounds over the years as we inspire gardeners of all abilities.
"Hi Kerry,  It was truly my pleasure to have you at the show. We received very good comments regarding your lecture. Our flower show visitor looks forward to sessions with practical "how-to" gardening information, and you nailed it! I look forward to inviting you back next year, with or without a book. My best to you for a successful year."  Marilyn Marilyn Reynolds Philadelphia Flower Show Lecture Series Coordinator 2009

"Kerry, I recently attended your workshop at your gardens on September 26. I want you to know how much you are valued as a master gardener. You are an inspiration to us all. I have learned so much from you in the past 2 - 3 years. Your son is a yet another indication of how well you nurture the family and gardens around you. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. Yours is a success story. Thanks so much." Scheryl 

“You are a wonderful teacher! I taught nursing for many years ‘till I got my PhD and got into psychotherapy. You keep things going, offer excellent material, which is very pertinent and have a nice way of relating to your class, answering questions, etc. So thank you very, very much for all your efforts. I can’t remember a…class that has been so chock-full of exactly what I needed to know!” Susan

"As a beginner to the Great Gardens Institute, everything done and said in the course was interesting and most helpful. The topics and themes were excellent for the beginner or more knowledgeable student. The food and coffee (homemade!) were a fine treat and a great way to get to know everyone, making the class full of new friends." Amy

"I have never in my life learned more in an hour and a half than I did last night at your workshop.  It was fabulous!  I went to the workshop with the idea that gardening was a chore...I left the workshop so enthused...I can't wait to get my hands dirty!"  Deborah

“As always, you skillfully blend no-nonsense information with you great sense of humor. We like your enthusiasm and spirit”. Bonnie, garden club event planner

"I took you class last night about putting our gardens to bed for the winter. Thank you so much. I came home extremely inspired - if it weren't so cold and dark at 9:30 p.m., I would have gone out and mowed down the hostas!" Tamara

“Just loved the (Great Gardens Institute) class in all regards – your knowledge and energy are boundless and best of all, you made is all such fun…a great experience!” Jacki

“Thank you for leading off our Fall Gardening Series by lecturing about perennials. The 50+ attendees really enjoyed your class. The evaluations were great! Many of the attendees, who at first signed up for “perennials” almost ran me over in their rush to register for the next classes because they enjoyed your presentation so much. What a testament to your power to excite people about gardening!” Amy, educator for Albany County Cornell Cooperative Extension

“Really enjoyed the 3 classes I took this fall. Learned a great deal and had LOADS OF FUN with those hedge cutters this year!” Andrea

“Thank you for being a speaker at our Spring Garden Day…I wish I had gotten to see more of your program – I heard many good comments about it. I think you also got the “highest marks” in our written evaluation.” (out of 15+ speakers) David, educator for Rensselaer County Cornell Cooperative Extension

“I’d like to have a mini-Kerry in my back pocket, but since that’s not a product that’s out yet, where do you recommend?” (i.e., garden centers with people good at answering questions). Anne

“We loved your (Great Gardens Institute) course. My mother-in-law told me she learned more in your class than she has in 20 years of gardening.” Kerry

“You were amazing and inspiring. I could see the spring in the patrons’ steps after hearing your pep talk, even if there is very little spring in the air!” Claudia (special event planner for local library)

“Thanks again for your very interesting presentations at the Flower Show. I’m really motivated to “face lift” and improve my garden space!” Peggy

“Thoroughly enjoyed your class and I was most impressed with your knowledge and style of presentation.” Joyce

"Just a note to tell you how much I've enjoyed and appreciated the good choices you made for my perennials. This year has been less work and more fun. Your fertilizing tips have been helpful!" Lois

“I can’t wait to get out to the garden and really go to work on it. Your suggestions were fabulous and much appreciated.” Sharon

“I attended your garden lecture at the Chapman Museum and enjoyed it very much. Your enthusiasm is contagious.” Irene

“Kerry’s presentation was so invigorating and exciting that I wanted to run out and start my garden that day. Her visual style made gardening look easy, even for the neophyte.” Deb

“This afternoon we met some people and when they were told where we live, they said that they always admire my garden. Even clearing the snow in the driveway this past winter, my husband said people were walking by saying they can’t wait to see my garden again.” Donna

"...my garden really came into its own this summer...it has been a joy to see those lovely plants mature into a real lush perennial garden. You really know how to create beautiful gardens and how to teach us to do the same...Your design and instructions have really paid off." Phyllis

"Thank you again for redesigning our garden this year. It was beautiful throughout the growing season.” Dianne

“You’ve made it look so simple! You have my admiration – and are a real talent.” Christine

Perennially Yours,

Kerry and Sergio Mendez
P.O. Box 144
Ballston Spa, NY 12020-0144
pyours@nycap.rr.com