How Can Your Garden Adapt to a Changing Environment? 7+ Ways to Manage Horticultural Futurism According to Thomas Rainier

   

Unlike the oft-quoted French saying, “Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose,” in horticulture things really do change. Especially given the impact of Climate “Change”  

The keynote speaker at this year’s Metro Hort plant symposium, Thomas Rainer, highlighted the “Hot Mess” we’re in; yet offered sustainable gardening solutions. 

What does this cutting edge leader of Ecological Landscape Design have to say about garden designs in our changing world?  You’re in for a Plant-Centric garden discovery.

Little Month / Big Celebrations: Fabulous February Boasts 100+ Special Holidays, Especially Love-Filled Ones

 

Wave goodbye to January and the promise of all beginnings and possibilities.  

Kiss hello and welcome February, where the rubber hits the road for fresh starts and resolutions.

February is the shortest month but just jam-packed with holidays, festivals, LOVE; plus 2024 is a LEAP Year! 

WIth no less than nearly 110 Observances this month, we’ve not a moment to lose. See what’s on the calendar to celebrate:

First Glimpse of the Exciting, Must-See 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower & Garden Show, “United by Flowers”

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) revealed new details for its 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “United by Flowers,” offering a first glimpse/behind-the-scenes of what the Show will look like and what guests like us can anticipate. I attended the Zoom press conference so I can bring you the highlights of what to expect from the March show ~ the nation's largest, and the world’s longest-running horticultural event. Check out details on the exciting lineup events, exhibitors.  And Flowers! 

Garden Avatar? Garden Fairy? AI is Coming to Your Garden. See What Smart Technology Can Do

 

What is your Garden Avatar?  This is mine!  Being ever at the zeitgeist, I just created her.  I’m always happily laboring in the garden, so I felt quite compatible/in simpatico (!) and together, I look forward to working in harmony with her.  

If you had to choose an image that will help you to cultivate your garden dreams for 2024, what would it be?  

This post is a quick click into the world of gardening AI. It’s the talk of the town.  

Just like gardens, AI is ever-evolving.  Here’s a sneak preview of what to expect this year and how you can use garden AI: