2012 Gardenfest - Dallas/Fort Worth

Join us for a day of garden and landscape design talks presented by local and national experts. Come early! Workshops are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Seating and applicable handouts available to the first 75 attendees.  Standing room provided as available.

Create Stunning Gardens Using Six Plants or Fewer!
Learn to create designer plant combinations in the landscape using six plants or fewer. Get inspiration, design examples, plant suggestions and garden know-how useful for beginner and expert gardeners from an award-winning designer and author.  Uncover stunning landscape designs that perform well in the Texas region and offer long-lasting beauty!
by Scott Calhoun, award-winning landscape designer and author.

 

 

Discover Newly Found Long-Lived Bulbs!
From forgotten lanes, ancient gardens and old grave sites the Bulb Hunter rediscovers indestructible bulbs!
by Chris Wiesinger, The Bulb Hunter
President and Founder of Southern Bulbs

 

 

What Color Means and How to Use It
The emotions colors evoke and the feel of your garden as you bring it alive with the spirit and character of color!
by Faith Savage, Syngenta Flower Expert

 

 

 

“Life’s a Bed of Roses” when you choose the right rose and plant it correctly.Â
Learn to grow beautiful low-maintenance roses from one of Texas’ leading experts.  Learn the best varieties for Texas.  Take away the secrets of successfully planning and planting roses and key care tips.
by Mark Chamblee, President Chamblee Nursery of Tyler, Texas 

Creating Spice in Your Life!
Growing and Using Herbs at Home
Learn about the growing trends in herb gardening.  Get ideas about specific varieties that will perform well in your Texas garden or containers.  And get inspired on how these yummy plants can add spice to your life in the kitchen.
by Frank Trevino, Blue Label Herbs and Christina Higginbotham, Blue Label Herbs, B.A. Botany and Professional Herb Grower

 

 

Sweeten Up Your Garden! The Secrets to Growing Fruit, Grapes & Berries
Learn about growing your own fruit, grapes, and berries in your home garden.  Get ideas about specific varieties that produce well.  Take away secrets to sweetening your garden with these delectable edibles.
by Dr. Richard Cartwright, VP Ran-Pro Farms