http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com greatgardenspeakers.com - Guide Native Plants http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/content_files/img_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mary-ann-newcomer-gardens-of-the-wild-wild-west-4bf1838f589ac.html Designer & writer, Mary Ann Newcomer, scribe-scout-and-speaker, blogs at www.gardensofthewildwildwest.com and appears regularly as the "Dirt Diva" on the River Radio, 94.9 in Boise, ID. Her articles on gardening appear in MaryJane's Farm magazine. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mary-ann-newcomer-gardens-of-the-wild-wild-west-4bf1838f589ac.html http://www.gardensofthewildwildwest.com idahogardener@gmail.com

2501 Hillway Drive

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2502.jpg 75 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/thomas-ogren-4f1b098c7acc7.html Many of us now have allergies and we all have good friends and relatives who do. I explain in my talks how to identify the most allergenic plants in your own yards, and then also how to find the best, the most allergy-friendly plants to use instead. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/thomas-ogren-4f1b098c7acc7.html http://www.allergyfree-gardening.com tloallergyfree@earthlink.net

237 Del Mar Court

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2234.jpg 67 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kelly-norris.html Kelly Norris is a 24-year old rising-star horticulturist and author, hailed in recent news as an "undownable plantsman," "a gardening evangelist," and "the unofficial Gen Y gardening spokesman." http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kelly-norris.html http://www.kellydnorris.com gardens@kellydnorris.com

3149 Kentucky Avenue

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1984.jpg 56 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/edward-davis-4e31dcb3abd55.html Ed is a licensed professional, educated artist and experienced gardener. He’s designed gardens from Savannah to Asheville. Unique from his landscape architect colleagues, Ed is an artist at heart and a plantsman who is passionate about garden design. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/edward-davis-4e31dcb3abd55.html http://www.edwardavis.com edwardavis@gmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1740.jpg 65 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/beth-botts-4ed3df53bd48a.html As a writer and speaker, I'm an evangelist for common-sense gardening that is sustainable for the planet and for people; making friends with nature; and the satisfaction of lunching on your own warm, sweet home-grown tomatoes. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/beth-botts-4ed3df53bd48a.html http://thegardenbeat.com bethbotts@bethbotts.com

332 S. Wesley Ave.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2094.jpg 62 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4c2cba91cb34d.html Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, the Hoosier Gardener, is a popular speaker on various garden topics and sustainable living, television and radio guest, columnist, manager of a large independent garden center and a director of Garden Writers Association. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4c2cba91cb34d.html http://hoosiergardener.com thehoosiergardener@gmail.com

P.O. Box 20310

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_595.jpg 55 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/tony-avent-4ddaeb809e890.html Tony Avent is a gardener, plant explorer, breeder, writer/speaker, and founder of Plant Delights Nursery @ Juniper Level Botanic Gardens. For more biographical information and speaking details, go to http://www.plantdelights.com/On%20the%20Road.asp http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/tony-avent-4ddaeb809e890.html http://www.plantdelights.com/On%20the%20Road.asp tony@plantdelights.com

9241 sauls road, Raleigh

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1477.jpg 48 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/allan-m-armitage-4c2938c8bde77.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/allan-m-armitage-4c2938c8bde77.html http://www.allanarmitage.net amarmitage@earthlink.net http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_530.jpg 75 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/judy-and-wayne-burris-and-richards-4f58d0644f48b.html Sister and brother Judy Burris and Wayne Richards are the authors of national award-winning nature books - THE LIFE CYCLES OF BUTTERFLIES and THE SECRET LIVES OF BACKYARD BUGS and NATURE'S NOTES, BITE-SIZED LEARNING AND PROJECTS FOR ALL AGES http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/judy-and-wayne-burris-and-richards-4f58d0644f48b.html http://www.butterflynature.com judy@butterflynature.com

P.O. Box 188054

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2432.jpg 97 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/ken-druse-4c17a54c4ed8a.html Ken Druse is a writer, radio host, and the award-winning author/photographer of 18 gardening books. He is a popular speaker known for his vivid presentations. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/ken-druse-4c17a54c4ed8a.html http://www.kendruserealdirt.com natgar@aol.com

105 Cambridge Place

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_241.jpg 100 66 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/edward-lyon-4e3853d0f2025.html Ed Lyon emphasizes regionalism & is considered a popular expert in design, ornamentals & woody plants. Experience includes greenhouse, nursery, public garden & writes for/lectures to public & professional audiences. Writes for Chicagoland Gardening. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/edward-lyon-4e3853d0f2025.html http://www.spellboundgarden.com eslyon@wisc.edu

248 North Main Street

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1762.jpg 76 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/catriona-tudor-erler-4c23757e026f8.html Catriona is a popular garden lecturer. She has spoken on gardening to many groups and clubs throughout the United States and in England, and has been a guest expert on television and radio shows related to gardening. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/catriona-tudor-erler-4c23757e026f8.html http://www.CatrionaTudorErler.com Catriona@CatrionaTudorErler.com

965 Pintail Lane

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_396.jpg 60 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/leo-chance-4f0344f018b17.html Leo is a professional gardener based in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado. He has also worked as a professional plant buyer and propagator. His first book, Cacti and Succulents for Cold Climates will be released by Timber Press in June 2012. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/leo-chance-4f0344f018b17.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2236.jpg 69 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jack-carman-4d036d7c0cb2f.html Jack Carman, a Landscape Architect with over 20 years of experience in the design and development of Therapeutic Gardens and Healing Landscapes nationwide. He lectures on how acces to nature can resduce stress and heal sooner from illness. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jack-carman-4d036d7c0cb2f.html http://designforgenerations.com jack@designforgenerations.com

92 Tallowood Drive

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1164.jpg 57 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/karenbussolini.html I aim to always be accessible and informative – we’re all in this together and we gardeners have much to learn from each other. Images, which are constantly updated, are beautiful, inspiring and plentiful. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/karenbussolini.html http://www.agpix.com/karenbussolini kbgarden@charter.net

PO Box 219

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_707.jpg 78 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/roger-hammer-4de7ec7d586ec.html Roger Hammer is a renowned, award-winning, South Florida naturalist, author, and photographer who is much in demand as a speaker throughout Florida. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/roger-hammer-4de7ec7d586ec.html http://rogerlhammer.com kaskazi44@comcast.net

17360 Avocado Drive, Homestead, FL

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1493.jpg 55 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/saxon-holt.html Saxon Holt is a professional garden photographer who has been photographing gardens for 25 years and lectures about the importance of "seeing" the essence of a garden. He is also the Photography Program Director at San Francisco Botanical Garden http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/saxon-holt.html http://www.saxonholt.com/index.php sholt@saxonholt.com

PO Box 1826

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_279.jpg 65 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/nan-k-chase-4d07dc1b915e2.html Writer and speaker Nan K. Chase has been gardening in the rigorous climate of western North Carolina for thirty years, combining beautiful landscape design with high food production. She is the author of the new book "Eat Your Yard!" http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/nan-k-chase-4d07dc1b915e2.html http://www.eatyouryardbook.com/ nanchase@bellsouth.net

126 Broad St.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1114.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/peter-loewer-4c66de89ab28c.html Peter Loewer is The Wild Gardener--the title of his book named one of the best 75 garden books of the last century. He grows the plants he talks about, is a botanical artist (Hunt Institute of Botanical Art), and a radio personality on Asheville NPR. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/peter-loewer-4c66de89ab28c.html http://www.thewildgardener.com thewildgardener@earthlink.net

P.O. box 5039

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_655.jpg 87 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/donna-williamson-4c2255bf9aae2.html Let's try a beautiful landscape with less maintenance. From easier rose gardens to restoring woodlands and meadows, covering the ground with beautiful, appropriate, and companionable plants is my passion! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/donna-williamson-4c2255bf9aae2.html http://dwfinegardening.com donnawilliamson2002@EARTHLINK.NET

POB 252, Clear Brook, VA

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_312.jpg 100 81 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sylvankaufman.html Sylvan Kaufman brings Ecology to life in her talks and workshops. Through lively descriptions and beautiful photos she leads audiences to discover how their gardening practices make a difference to the environment. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sylvankaufman.html http://www.SylvanGreenEarth.com sylvan.kaufman@gmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1029.jpg 79 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/neil-diboll-4dcb14be05e82.html A true pioneer in the native plant industry and recognized internationally as an expert in native community ecology, Neil Diboll has nurtured Prairie Nursery as its president since 1982. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/neil-diboll-4dcb14be05e82.html neild@prairienursery.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1571.jpg 61 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/httpwwwherbncowgirlcom.html If you enjoy herbs, you'll want to book Ann McCormick, the Herb 'n Cowgirl. A life-long gardener, she has devoted her time since 1998 to writing and speaking about her favorite subject - herbs! Fee plus travel expenses. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/httpwwwherbncowgirlcom.html http://www.herbncowgirl.com ann@ann-mccormick.com

2012 Gumm Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1257.jpg 85 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kerry-ann-mendez-4eb55356e778f.html Kerry Ann Mendez is a 'passionate perennialist' mixing humor with practical tips for creating low-maintenance, high impact gardens. Thousands have been inspired by her approach to breathtaking, sustainable gardens & landscapes. HGTV, national mags.. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kerry-ann-mendez-4eb55356e778f.html http://www.pyours.com pyours@nycap.rr.com

Albany NY region

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2008.jpg 62 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/beth-odonnell-young-4dfa5dcae0ff5.html Beth O'Donnell Young is the owner of Beth Young Garden Design, a residential landscape design firm. She has taught do-it-yourself landscaping classes for nearly ten years. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/beth-odonnell-young-4dfa5dcae0ff5.html beth@bygardendesign.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1627.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/billy-goodnick-4c2577d89febd.html Billy has been honing his mantra of “beautiful, functional, sustainable gardens” for decades. As an award-winning designer who worked his way up from swinging a pick to landscape architect, his talks are enriched by decades of professional experience http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/billy-goodnick-4c2577d89febd.html http://web.mac.com/bgdc/bgdc_website/Welcome.html billygoodnick@yahoo.com

PO Box 20334, Santa Barbara CA

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_366.jpg 91 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/cherie-colburn-4dcd557a9db95.html Whether wearing the hat of an award-winning children's book author or garden book writer, inspirational or horticulture speaker, landscape or schoolyard habitat designer, Cherie's gift is drawing her audience in for a journey they won't soon forget. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/cherie-colburn-4dcd557a9db95.html http://www.cheriecolburn.com/ c@cheriecolburn.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2500.jpg 51 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dee-nash-4c3478481ea46.html I’m a freelance writer and speaker, born and raised in Oklahoma. I live in a log home on 7.5 acres at the edge of the Great American Prairie and the deciduous forest. I speak on a variety of topics. Gardening in the south is a favorite. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dee-nash-4c3478481ea46.html http://www.reddirtramblings.com nashgarden@gmail.com

2101 E. Lakewood Drive

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1031.jpg 51 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-w-ellis-4c6974ca399b6.html Barbara W. Ellis is a horticulturist, writer, speaker, and lifelong gardener. Author of many gardening books, she lectures on topics such as combining perennials, using ground covers creatively, and planting drought-tolerant and native landscapes. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-w-ellis-4c6974ca399b6.html http://www.easternshoregardener.com/ http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_764.jpg 100 81 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sandra-youssef-clinton-landscape-architect.html Sandra Clinton has been designing and building gardens across the country for over 30 years. Her extraordinary experiences enhance her three current garden-related talks: Gardens Transformed, Moving Toward Native, and Potage Gardens. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sandra-youssef-clinton-landscape-architect.html http://www.clinton-la.com syc@clinton-la.com

5200 Baltimore Avenue

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/monique-allen-4ef1d92b5700b.html As a seasoned landscape professional, Monique offers education to both professionals and amateurs in a fun, informative and passionate way. Her goal is not merely to give information, it is to inspire and build passion for this industry! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/monique-allen-4ef1d92b5700b.html http://www.thegardencontinuum.com/blog/ Monique@TheGardenContinuum.com

67 West Street, Suite 101

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2164.jpg 99 66 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mark-turner.html Mark Turner is an award-winning garden and native plant photographer with over 15 years supplying images to books and magazines. He blends plant geek, artist, craftsman, and communicator in his lectures and workshops on photography and native plants. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/mark-turner.html http://www.turnerphotographics.com mark@turnerphotographics.com

2414 C Street

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_720.jpg 66 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jane-gates-4f0f23b710fc9.html An experienced gardener and landscape designer, Jane loves educating people and making learning fun. Comfortable with audiences large and small, she shares a lifetime of ideas, creativity, garden knowledge and ways to live in harmony with the planet. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jane-gates-4f0f23b710fc9.html http://www.gardengates.info janieg8s@earthlink.net http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2190.jpg 96 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/frank-hyman.html Gardens shouldn't be boring and neither should garden programs. Frank is entertaining, inspiring and knowledgeable. His slideshows feature beautiful plants and easy techniques. Frank's writing is in Horticulture, Urban Farm, Fine Gardening and NYT. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/frank-hyman.html http://www.liberatedgardener.net frankhyman@liberatedgardener.net http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_460.jpg 80 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-pintozzi.html Beauty in harmony with nature. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-pintozzi.html http://mcgregorsdaughter.blogspot.com headfullaplants@gmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2170.jpg 83 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/w-gary-smith-4dd2aa4c8118b.html One of North America’s leading landscape designers, W. Gary Smith specializes in botanical gardens and arboretums, as well as public art installations and private gardens, often weaving together local ecological and cultural themes. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/w-gary-smith-4dd2aa4c8118b.html http://www.wgarysmith.com/design/ sdirks@wgarysmithdesign.com

1101 East 6th Street

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1690.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/scottcalhoun.html The author of five critically acclaimed gardening books, Scott speaks nationwide. Recent engagements include: Chicago Botanic Gardens, Denver Botanic Gardens, and The San Francisco Flower Show. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/scottcalhoun.html http://www.zonagardens.com scott@zonagardens.com

5331 S. Civano Blvd.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_81.jpg 57 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/susan-day-4cc077c5018de.html Susan Day is a popular garden speaker, lecturer, and award-winning author and photographer who specializes in backyard wildlife. She is President of the North American Nature Photography Association and member of the Garden Writers Association. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/susan-day-4cc077c5018de.html http://www.daybreakimagery.com susan@daybreakimagery.com

6382 Charleston Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_982.jpg 67 82 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/pamela-berstler-4cc6f1ecbf8d5.html Pamela's talks and workshops open your eyes, heart and mind and will set you on the path to complete transformation of the way you see a BEAUTIFUL garden. Laugh. Cry. Get dirty. Share with neighbors. Restore your watershed. Sustainable is Attainable! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/pamela-berstler-4cc6f1ecbf8d5.html http://www.greengardensgroup.com design@flowertothepeople.com

11409 Charnock Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1245.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4e2df22c3cfe1.html I am an energetic, passionate lecturer, garden writer and horticulturist with interest in woody plant selection, landscape design, sound gardening practices and garden photography. I can lecture on a wide variety of topics to a wide variety of groups http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4e2df22c3cfe1.html http://web.mac.com/johnsimeone/Vinnie_S/Welcome_to_the_Website_of_Vincent_Simeone_-_Home.html VASimeone@aol.com

PO Box 58

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1822.jpg 87 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/scott-ogden-lauren-springer-ogden-4dd2b2acae519.html Garden designers Scott Ogden and Lauren Springer Ogden lecture internationally, emphasizing plant diversity and ecological attunement. This husband-and-wife team's horticultural experience spans USDA zones 4–10. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/scott-ogden-lauren-springer-ogden-4dd2b2acae519.html http://www.plantdrivendesign.com plantmom@aol.com, scot1111@flash.net

We are based in Colorado and Texas

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1573.jpg 80 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/rebecca-sweet-4ca50f26313d8.html Rebecca is a California-based garden designer, garden writer & speaker. Presentations focus on garden design, speaking to those with all levels of gardening experience. Co-author of Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small & Large Spaces. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/rebecca-sweet-4ca50f26313d8.html http://www.harmonyinthegarden.com Rebecca@harmonyinthegarden.com

Los Altos, CA

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2092.jpg 68 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/owen-dell.html Owen Dell, ASLA is the premier authority on sustainable landscaping. He has spoken to hundreds of professional and general interest audiences in the United States and internationally. Owen is passionate, articulate, funny, and inspiring http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/owen-dell.html http://www.owendell.com owen@owendell.com

P.O. Box 30433

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_574.jpg 77 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/bobby-j-ward-4c2ccbd32dc31.html Bobby J. Ward is the author of four books, the latest is "Chlorophyll in His Veins: J. C. Raulston, Horticulture Ambassador." http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/bobby-j-ward-4c2ccbd32dc31.html http://www.bobbyjward.com biblio@nc.rr.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_398.jpg 67 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/c-colston-burrell-4c13ca10b494c.html C. Colston Burrell is an acclaimed international lecturer, garden designer, award winning author, naturalist and photographer. He has shared his encyclopedic knowledge of plants and his respect for regional landscapes with audiences for 35 years. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/c-colston-burrell-4c13ca10b494c.html nldr@aol.com

PO Box 76

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_211.jpg 65 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/monica-hemingway-4e5eaa6f8e3bd.html Monica is a licensed Arborist, Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP), and garden designer who has taught and gardened in zones 3 through 6. She specializes in aesthetic pruning, butterfly gardens, and the use of organic practices. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/monica-hemingway-4e5eaa6f8e3bd.html http://www.hemingwayhort.com monica.hemingway@gmail.com

38 Ridgeway St

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marty-ross-4c13bef99b2d7.html Marty Ross is a free-lance garden journalist and syndicated gardening columnist for Universal Press / UClick, a writer and location scout for Country Gardens and Better Homes and Gardens magazines, and writes gardening stories the Kansas City Star. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marty-ross-4c13bef99b2d7.html http://www.ross-hopkins.com/MartyRossGardenVariety/Welcome.html marty@ross-hopkins.com

5916 McGee Street

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_223.jpg 56 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/susan-betz-4ec696a33ca0e.html Susan Betz has been working with community and school gardening programs for the past thirty years. Her specialty is native herbs and native plants. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/susan-betz-4ec696a33ca0e.html Michiganherbs007@me.com

1477 East Hastings Lake Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2066.jpg 81 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lesslawn.html National speaker and award-winning author EVELYN HADDEN showcases the diverse beauties and the many rewards of nature-friendly, soul-satisfying landscapes with less lawn. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lesslawn.html http://www.lesslawn.com evelyn@lesslawn.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2178.jpg 83 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-geiger.html Landscape historian Barbara Geiger specializes in the Prairie style designers O.C. Simonds, Jens Jens, and others. She is a popular lecturer and teaches in the College of Architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago Botanic Garden. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-geiger.html http://barbarageiger.net barbara@barbarageiger.net

P.O. Box 5123, Evanston, IL

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211 Log Tavern Drive

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431 Hale Ln

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PO Box 220 Orange, Calif.

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17301 191st Avenue NE

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696 Glicks Road

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