http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com greatgardenspeakers.com - Guide Ornamentals 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/nita-jo-rountree-4c1a97d74ecf1.html Nita-Jo is a Seattle-based garden designer and educator. Active in the Northwest Horticultural Society, she has developed numerous programs and spearheaded the NHS displays at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/nita-jo-rountree-4c1a97d74ecf1.html nitajo77@comcast.net

3205 102nd Ave. N.E.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_285.jpg 100 75 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/scott-zona-4e01157a049f3.html Scott Zona, Ph.D., is an award-winning botanist, plant explorer, horticulturist and plant geek. He has published over 100 articles and traveled to over 20 countries in search of plants. He is the co-author of a book on palms due out in early 2012. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/scott-zona-4e01157a049f3.html http://www.learnedgardener.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1619.jpg 62 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/pat-stone-4c22517b45058.html Our nation's expert on the personal side of gardening, Pat Stone shares the personal side of gardening in extremely inspiring and entertaining performances (not lectures). http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/pat-stone-4c22517b45058.html http://www.greenprints.com pat@greenprints.com

P.O. Box 1355

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_307.jpg 67 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jan-bills-4f142077e9e5c.html If you are looking for a fun-loving speaker with hands-on experience, an engaging personality, passionate about getting her hands dirty, and who delivers practical tips & solutions to an audience, I'm the choice for you! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/jan-bills-4f142077e9e5c.html http://twowomenandahoe.com jan@twowomenandahoe.com

624 Detroit Avenue

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2220.jpg 75 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/allen-hirsh-4e5e96596811d.html Allen Hirsh is a plant cold hardiness scientist, ex-nurseryman and exotic gardener in Silver Spring, MD. His unusual background enables him to lecture in depth on both interesting plants and winter challenges in the garden. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/allen-hirsh-4e5e96596811d.html http://www.tucsoneast.com allenhir@earthlink.net

8909 Ellsworth Ct.

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331 Forest View

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3121 Maple Drive #103

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_976.jpg 89 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/debra-prinzing-4bf1433f0e5f4.html Debra Prinzing is a Seattle- and Los Angeles-based outdoor living expert who writes and lectures on gardens and home design. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/debra-prinzing-4bf1433f0e5f4.html http://www.debraprinzing.com dkprinzing@aol.com

7738 Seward Park Ave. S.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_162.jpg 53 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/lucy-hardiman-4c2ba307820a0.html A longtime Northwest horticultural treasure, Lucy Hardiman is a nationally recognized garden writer, teacher and speaker as well as the principal of Perennial Partners, a collaborative garden design group in Portland, Oregon. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lucy-hardiman-4c2ba307820a0.html http://www.Lucyflora.com lucyflora@comcast.net

1234 SE 18th Ave

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_524.jpg 86 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dick-and-judith-knott-tyler-4c486168d2425.html Dick & Judith give joint talks, their very different points of view on gardening combine to provide an unusual presentation. Judith co-authored with Cole Burrell the AHS award winning Hellebores, a Comprehensive Guide which features Dick's photos. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dick-and-judith-knott-tyler-4c486168d2425.html http://www.pineknotfarms.com/index.html retyler@pineknotfarms.com

681 Rock Church Road

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_534.jpg 100 61 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/meleah-maynard-4dcb1328733d9.html Does urine make good fertilizer? Find out by inviting Meleah to speak about her book “Decoding Gardening Advice: the Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations,” co-authored with Jeff Gillman and published by Timber Press in December 2011. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/meleah-maynard-4dcb1328733d9.html http://www.everydaygardener.com meleah@slowdog.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1623.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/debra-lee-baldwin-4c2a47e3a4197.html Debra authored Designing with Succulents and Succulent Container Gardens, both bestsellers. She specializes in showing how top designers use architectural, waterwise and easy-care succulents in a wide variety of creative applications. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/debra-lee-baldwin-4c2a47e3a4197.html http://www.debraleebaldwin.com Sunwriter7@cox.net http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_392.jpg 81 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sue-goetz-creative-gardener.html ...inspiring gardeners to create! Let me take you on a creative discovery in and out of the garden. I love to present topics that share a passion for design, plants and the way we weave our lives into a garden. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/sue-goetz-creative-gardener.html http://www.thecreativegardener.com info@thecreativegardener.com

P.O. Box 2404, Gig Harbor, Washington

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1166.jpg 75 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/stephanie-cohen-4ce1c6d31347a.html "I am known by many names: The Vertically-Challenged Gardener, The Dr. Root of Perennials, and The Perennial Diva. No matter which Nom de Plume I use, I am the one and only Stephanie Cohen." http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/stephanie-cohen-4ce1c6d31347a.html http://www.theperennialdiva.com perplants@aol.com

4046 Township Line Rd

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1025.jpg 59 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marcmontefusco.html Marc is a former estate gardener, garden center manager, and participant in Maryland's Master Gardener program, where he also taught. He has grown everything from Alstroemeria to Zinnias, with special interest in bonsai, apples, and tree peonies. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marcmontefusco.html http://www.examiner.com/gardening-in-new-york/marc-montefusco plantsman@newworldcider.com

46 Deforest Drive

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2398.jpg 69 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kathy-jentz-4c818b5cdacc5.html Kathy Jentz is editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine, based in the Washington, DC region. A life-long gardener, Kathy believes that growing plants should be stress-free and enjoyable. Her philosophy is inspiration over perspiration. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kathy-jentz-4c818b5cdacc5.html http://www.washingtongardener.com wgardenermag@aol.com

826 Philadelphia Ave

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_756.gif 54 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dan-heims-4c2d59e4091a9.html Dan has been involved in every facet of horticulture. His articles and photos have been seen in many magazines. He has taught horticulture, wholesaled, and run his own landscape co. He’s hosted a show on radio and been on HGTV, HMC, and BBC. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/dan-heims-4c2d59e4091a9.html http://www.terranovanurseries.com hortiholic@comcast.net

10051 S. Macksburg Rd.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1319.jpg 62 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/elizabeth-licata.html Pushing the boundaries of the city garden, and promoting excess whenever possible. I have written about public garden walks, front yard controversies, and gardening as a political act for GardenRant.com, Horticulture, and other print publications. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/elizabeth-licata.html http://elizspeak.com ealicata@yahoo.com

56 North Pearl St.

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_293.jpg 68 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/ken-brown-4eff617e701a9.html Ken Brown draws on a lifetime of varied gardening experiences to entertain his audiences. His knowledge, enthusiasm and humour encourages everybody who hears him, to grow their own gardening passion and knowledge. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/ken-brown-4eff617e701a9.html http://www.gardening-enjoyed.com kcbrown@sympatico.ca

111 Trent Street W

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2166.jpg 100 75 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-wise-4e6e10b561eb9.html When one of Barbara's sons was in third grade he had to write down what his mother did. He wrote "My mom is a Plant Nerd". Barbara's passion comes from a lifetime around plants and a deep desire to help the new gardener find confidence. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/barbara-wise-4e6e10b561eb9.html http://bwisegardening.blogspot.com flowersinapot@yahoo.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2258.jpg 74 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/carol-and-mike-cichorski-4ea467b75f30b.html It has been said that ‘Gardeners dream bigger dreams than Emperors.’ Carol resembles that accusation. Join Carol in her quest for more garden and less maintenance. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/carol-and-mike-cichorski-4ea467b75f30b.html http://www.ohwhatabeautifulgarden-chicagoland.com/ ccichorski@comcast.net

331 Forest View Ave

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2022.jpg 83 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/tovah-martin-4ce16f39e973b.html Connecticut-based award-winning author of The New Terrarium and Tasha Tudor’s Garden, Tovah’s articles appear in most major garden publications. Recipient of an honorary membership in the Garden Club of America, she’s lectured aboard the QE2. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/tovah-martin-4ce16f39e973b.html http://www.tovahmartin.com tovah@tovahmartin.com

P.O. Box 20

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1005.jpg 55 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/carol-michel.html Gardener, writer, owner of the world's largest hoe collection, and keeper of the secrets to happiness in your garden, Carol Michel shares about all kinds of gardening with a mix of humor and horticulture. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/carol-michel.html http://www.maydreamsgardens.com Indygardener@gmail.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_2400.jpg 70 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/bryce-lane-4cb4b2106567c.html Bryce Lane is an Emmy Award winning television personality and recognized horticulture teacher at NC State University. He has been the host of "In the Garden With Bryce Lane", an Emmy Award winning home gardening TV show on UNC TV for 9years. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/bryce-lane-4cb4b2106567c.html http://www.unctv.org/inthegarden/ brycehortlane@mac.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_926.jpg 65 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/don-engebretson-4ee6edba9798e.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/don-engebretson-4ee6edba9798e.html 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/kathy-guest-michael-shadrack-4e67f458e2f7f.html Authors of "The Book of Little Hostas." http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/kathy-guest-michael-shadrack-4e67f458e2f7f.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1826.jpg 100 80 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/ruth-kassinger.html Ruth Kassinger, award-winning author, speaks on indoor gardening through the midlife crisis, the lively history of glasshouses, and creating living walls. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/ruth-kassinger.html http://www.ruthkassinger.com ruth@kassinger.net

7400 Ridgewood Avenue

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_354.jpg 54 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/colleen-plimpton-4c73fecbf1d76.html Interactive, entertaining and informal, Colleen's presentations are meant for gardeners of all ages and skill levels. Come and join the fun! http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/colleen-plimpton-4c73fecbf1d76.html http://www.colleenplimpton.com colleenplimpton@yahoo.com

16 Starr Lane

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1106.jpg 83 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/speaker-4c16cfd9718b0.html C.L. Fornari speaks to people with all levels of gardening experience, from beginning to avid gardeners, professional landscapers or garden center employees, and even those who say that they have black thumbs. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/speaker-4c16cfd9718b0.html http://www.gardenlady.com clfornari@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 355

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_227.jpg 91 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/wendy-welch-4ebb86984bea9.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/wendy-welch-4ebb86984bea9.html http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/charlie-nardozzi-4c47558a56879.html Charlie Nardozzi is a nationally recognized garden writer, consultant, speaker, radio, and television personality. Charlie has worked for more than 20 years bringing expert gardening information to home gardeners around the country. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/charlie-nardozzi-4c47558a56879.html http://www.charlienardozzi.com cnardozzi124@gmail.com

105 Pond Lane

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_532.jpg 55 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/-4dece8df97571.html Matt Mattus is unique. 20+ years experience as a lead creative for a global entertainment company, keen visual talents, a life-long experience of growing rare plants in his gardens and greenhouses, with expeditions in the Alps. Himalaya +Chile..+Wow. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/-4dece8df97571.html http://www.growingwithplants.com mmattus@charter.net 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/lorraine-ballato.html Lorraine left corporate America and never looked back. Being reborn as a free lance garden writer and speaker, she uses those corporate skills to inspire civic groups, garden clubs, and other organizations on a broad array of subjects. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/lorraine-ballato.html http://SuccessfulSelfWateringContainers.com ladygardener@msn.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_418.jpg 84 83 http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/susan-morrison-4ca53dd006eec.html Susan is a landscape designer, Master Gardener and co-author of Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces. Packed with inspiring images, her talks on vertical gardening introduce this innovative trend to gardeners of all levels. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/susan-morrison-4ca53dd006eec.html http://celandscapedesign.com susan@celandscapedesign.com

Concord, CA

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_808.jpg 100 81 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/marty-wingate-4c228c3d784ba.html Marty Wingate is a Seattle-based writer and speaker on gardens and travel, in addition to her murder mysteries. http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marty-wingate-4c228c3d784ba.html http://martywingate.com marty@martywingate.com

Seattle

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3512 W. McLean Avenue

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1752 NW Market St.

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38 Ridgeway St

http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marie-iannotti-garden-writer-speaker.html Marie is a garden writer and speaker, as well as an insatiable gardener. She started on the gardening path as child labor, deadheading her mother's petunias and planting beans. She has gardened her way across the country, growing thousands of plants http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/listing/marie-iannotti-garden-writer-speaker.html http://PracticallyGardening.com miannotti@hvc.rr.com http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/custom/image_files/photo_1621.jpg 59 83 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

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4764 55th Ave SW

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Granville, Ohio

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74 Sandpiper Drive

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3107 100th Ave NE

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1521 Maple St.

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East Providence, RI

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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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119 Robin Trail, New Brighton PA 15066

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3412 Yelverton Cir

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407 Kelly Road

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503 Lee Avenue

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696 Glicks Road

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