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My Climate Zone
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Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 8 -
City
Renton -
State
Wa -
Zip Code
98058 -
Country
United States
Gardening Background
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Biographical Information
I've been in the Horticulture Industry for more than twenty years, working for Nurseries where I've been a Manager, Buyer, Merchandiser, Teacher and Designer at any given time.
Garden writing has been a part of this work as I wrote articles for local nursery publications, garden clubs and newsletters. I have also been an avid collector of Gardening Literature.
Teaching is a passion of mine as well. And I have been teaching for the local technical college for the last several years. As well as to garden Clubs and other Events.
Soon, I will be opening my own Nursery and Garden School! I am in negotiations on this, so no date to open yet.
I love to follow people within the industry online, from writers and garden guru's to retailers. I'm a born researcher!
You can see some pictures that show gardens that I've worked on in the Fine Gardening Blog and HGTV's Rate My Space.
My Mulch Profile
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Website
personalgardencoach.wordpress.com/about/ -
Occupation
The Personal Garden Coach -
Gardening Ability
6 - Gardening Professional -
My 5 favorite plants are
Phormium, Hardy Geranium, Nandina, Japanese Maple, Sedum -
And, what is the reality?
Reality is very dependent on where you are in life... -
What is your favorite gardening outfit or costume?
Costume? Some would say all of my outfits are costumes. :) -
What is the one question about gardening you would really like people to ask you?
Anything!!! Garden related that is. -
And what's the answer?
Hmmm... I'll have to think on that. -
Who is your own favorite gardening personality on TV, radio or in print? Why?
Ciscoe Morris, goofball. -
Do you have a gardening philosophy you would like to share with other gardeners? What is it?
Saving MONEY, TIME and LABOR is my mantra! Oh and having FUN with gardening! -
If you could grow only one plant, what would it be?
That's just mean! -
What plant have you tried to grow that has given you the most trouble? Or, what plant would you like to grow and can't, and why?
Tomatoes, if you lived here, you would understand. -
What is your favorite time in the garden?
As the Sun is setting, but while it is still high enough to cast shadows. -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
Blue/Violet -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
Photographically journaling the garden and it's changes as well as others that I work. -
What is your favorite public or private garden in the world? Why?
It WAS Heronswood, but now I would have to say Bellevue Botanical Garden. -
What individual has influenced your gardening interest the most? How?
Dan Hinkley- former co-owner of Heronswood Nursery in Kingston, Washington. -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
Sweat and clay soils. -
What do you like most about gardening?
Learning new things, I'm and Infomaniac! -
Favorite Nursery
Pretty much all of them! -
Cat or Dog person
Both Cat and Dog -
What is your Garden Test Score?
21-27 Excellent
Education
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Favorite Quote
"Something beautiful is about to happen."-Me -
Interests
All things Horticulture
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