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CREATING A SENSE OF PLACE
Gardens have a powerful influence on us, evoking memories, changing our moods, affecting our
everyday lives merely by their presence. Each garden (and gardener) is unique in creating a sense of place. This may be due
to the style of your house and garden, particular plants or garden features or the connection of your garden to the surrounding
landscape or geography. Knowingly or unknowingly as gardeners we create a sense of place based on our tastes, our knowledge
of plants and our dedication to our gardens. It is the tremendous variation of all of these factors which make gardens such
an integral part of human existence. Gardening is an art and our gardens are living galleries that delight the senses and
soothe the soul and create a powerful sense of place where we live.
THIS YEARS PROGRAMS AND PRESENTERS:
Water Gardening for Everyone -Greg Speichert
Do you have that friend that can’t keep plastic plants alive or maybe you’re that person? Well consider WaterGardening
; Let’s face it you can’t over water and that’s one of the biggest hurdles in gardening. Greg will
show you how to use any container that holds water to garden from table tops to window boxes and bigger . Learn how
to seal containers for Watergardening. Greg will share his beautiful collection of plants that grow in these wet and
wild conditions. Think of WaterGardening as gardening for the gardening impaired. Greg will share his expertise
so you can look like an expert with very little effort.
Greg Speichert is the Director of Hilltop Garden and Nature Center in
Bloomington, Indiana. An experienced horticulturist and water garden expert, Greg is the author of 3 books: Encyclopedia
of Water Garden Plants, Ortho's All About Water Gardening and Water Gardening in Containers. He was also the
publisher of Water Gardening Magazine from 1998-2006. He is responsible for the introduction of over 400 water garden plants
to horticuture. He frequently teaches and lectures on both terrestrial and aquatic gardening.
A Fresh Look at Fruits and Vegetables for Northern Gardens! -David
Campbell
Times have changed since the first pioneers settled in the Adirondacks. We no longer need to grow enough
food in four months to survive till we can start harvesting again. Many of us have stopped growing our own food entirely but
are getting fed up with tomatoes that taste like cardboard or foods covered in sulfites! There have been tremendous advances
in vegetable and fruit growing that make it easier and more satisfying to grow, harvest, and store your own fresh produce.
This program will focus on the best varieties of vegetables and fruits for our region and how to grow
them. There are many heirloom vegetables available as well as some modern hybrids that will allow us to grow things that were
not possible twenty years ago. Basic gardening techniques are still trending towards an ecologically friendly approach for
soil preparation and weed control as well as controlling common garden insect and animal pests. Other gardeners in cold climates
have been experimenting with different ways to extend the growing season. Vegetable gardening has always been about sharing
ideas and learning from other gardeners as well as sharing some of the harvest
David Campbell has been gardening in the Adirondacks for over thirty years. He received his bachelor’s degree in horticulture from Cornell University with a minor in landscape
architecture. In addition to this, David has studied a wide variety of gardening
styles and techniques having visited many gardens throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Currently, David runs his own landscaping business in conjunction with
Schroon Falls Farm, Gardens and Nursery.
Gardening For The Other Season-Drew Monthie
Gardeners living in temperate climates often contend with extremes of temperature, inconsistant
precipitation and other variables. We are a resourceful lot, but one feature we often neglect is what our gardens will look
like in the other season: the dormancy of fall and winter. This is a missed opportunity as the other season can span 7 months
or more. Adding winter interest features such as plants with berries or decorative bark are commonly thought of in fall/winter
gardens, but there are many other ways to enliven the dormant season landscape: seed pods, the shapes of garden structures,
and colorfully painted decorative features can help to brighten our days at a time of the year when the garden becomes a view
from the window rather than living space.
Drew Monthie has been gardening for
39 of his 43 years. He is a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill
with a A.A.S. in Plant Science/Horticulture and a graduate of SUNY Empire State College with a B.S. in Ecology and a
Masters Degree in Ethnobotany. He frequently teaches and lectures on botany, horticulture and ecology.
Creating Sacred Space with Nature-Marjolaine Arsenault
Throughout history sacred spaces have served an important function as public spaces, essential to the
overall life of the community. Sacred places have much to teach us about the profound ways that people connect with and gather
in public, and ultimately how communities can collectively share experiences and emotions. But sacred spaces also offer a
more spiritual (not necessarily religious) experience to the wider community as places of calm respite, where our fast-paced
society can melt away in a space designed to be used collectively and individually, for reflection and soul searching where
people can gather, reflect, play, meditate and feel attuned to the broader forces of the universe. Discover the history of
the labyrinth as a sacred space and find out how to incorporate it in your garden.
Marjolaine Arsenault is a Garden Designer, Labyrinth Builder and a Veriditas
Certified Facilitator. Her business The Garden Spirit specializes in creating private and public spaces of soulful gardens.
A placemaking where we engage all senses and connect more deeply with ourselves and nature. Since 2004 she has been facilitating
labyrinth events in many different settings across United States and Europe. Prior to 2004 she was a graphic designer for
20 years. She has Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University, Montreal. She lives in North Creek, NY. To find out more
about her services, go to www.TheGardenSpirit.com
Annuals: How To Use Them In Today's Gardens -Greg Greene
As a group annuals are treated as second class citizens. There are some gardeners who will not allow
them in their gardens. Yet annuals will give a longer blooming period than any other group of plants. They are easy to grow,
work well by themselves and get along great with perennials. A cross range of annuals from the common to the unusual will
be discussed.Learn how to start, grow and incorporate this wonderful group of plants into your yard and garden.
Gregory Greene is
a Plantsman and Garden Designer who specializes in unique garden design and is well known for using unusual
plant material in his gardens. Greg operates Wild Ginger Designs in Queensbury , New York.
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