The Hamptons & Long Island Homegrown Cookbook Book Signing at Plant-O-Rama
The 18th Annual Plant-O-Rama Horticultural Trade
Show & Symposium is produced by the Metro Hort Group – an Association of
Horticultural Professionals in the New York City Tri-State Region.
Plant-O-Rama has long been considered the crown jewel of
horticultural events – bringing together horticultural and gardening
professionals, garden designers, plant enthusiasts, urban farmers and
agriculturists - to learn from the Horticulture leaders who speak and lecture
at the all-day symposium.
Plus there are the authors’ talks and book signings – which
is where I come in!
I am thrilled and honored to be invited to participate in
this year’s Plant-O-Rama Authors book talks and book signings with my book, The
Hamptons & Long Island Homegrown Cookbook.
I am eager to see my former Brooklyn Botanic Garden family –
I was privileged to work at the Garden as Director of Communications for many glorious
years.
I also can’t wait to spend time with my Metro Hort and plant
friends, especially – (and in no particular order…)
Bob Hyland – a dedicated
and respected plantsman, garden designer and former vice president of
horticulture at BBG.
Bob was the genius who created the dreamy Bluebell Wood at the Garden. Today, the more than 45,000 Hyacinthoides hispanics 'Excelsior' bloom under the oak, birch, and beech trees, there. It is a favorite site of many romantic, heart-clutching visitors and lovers, not to mention a favorite site for filming glamorous, otherworldly TV shows, movies, and videos.
I remember one memorable shoot when musician Dave Matthews shot his “Dream Girl” video with - who else? Julia Roberts as his Dream Girl.
(As an aside, at that time, Julia lived upstairs from us in our Manhattan
apartment building -- she moved on. The day of the video shoot she brought the twins with her - so it seemed a truly serendipitous "moment” given all that beauty and good karma...)
The morning of the shoot was all misty and mysterious making
it all that much more magical…
Bob moved to Portland, Oregon and is now the owner of Hyland
Garden Design & Contained Exuberance http://www.hylandgardendesign.com
Ken Druse, panel
moderator, is a garden communicator extraordinaire, garden photographer, writer
and author – with – what is it -- more than 16 books in his portfolio
now??
For a full listing and link to buy Ken’s books:
His iTunes radio podcast, Real Dirt covers the
world of gardens, featuring interviews with intriguing and visionary garden
luminaries, notables and artists -- including, ahem, me! http://www.kendruse.typepad.com (scroll
down a few)
Ken is a horticulturist, a sustainable garden lover and a
BIG promoter and mentor to young professionals in the green industry.
At the same time, Ken is a generous networker and has been
ever so good to me this way too – looking to make the garden and plant
connections that will benefit the entire horticulture community.
I am proud to say I've been a card-carrying
member of the Ken Druse fan club since forever!
Ken is a nice garden sprite... and a true Hort Hero.
Speaking of Hort Heroes, there is the inimitable Charles Yurgalevitch, Director School of Professional
Horticulture, The New York Botanical Garden.
And as
part of Metro Hort’s Board of Directors, Charles serves as Secretary.
Charles
is tireless in his devotion to the hort students -- always looking to educate and showcase the
next-generation of green industry environmentalists and professionals.
Plus
Charles is a foodie!
And I
am keen to reconnect with fellow author, Marta McDowell, who I met on the Metro Hort’s tour of
Greenwood Gardens early last fall.
There
was the group of us “training” it from NYC to the nearby train station in Short
Hills, in the Garden State – not far from Marta’s home and she was kind enough
to give some of us a lift in her “garden express!”
At
that time she told me about her upcoming book and I warmed to the charming subject immediately.
Now her
book is out and is a big success: Beatrix
Potter’s Gardening Life, The Plants and Places That Inspired the Classic
Children’s Tale
My garden writer friend, Anne Raver wrote about
Marta’s book in a recent NY Times article too.
Here is a whimsical video about the book:
I
don’t yet know the other authors but I am very much looking forward to meeting
them and learning about their plant and garden books.
The schedule for the Authors Talks is:
Author Talks and Book Signings
Lily-Pool
Room 10am to noon and again from 1-3pm
Leeann
Lavin, Hamptons and Long Island Homegrown Cookbook
Bill
Logan, Air: The Restless Shaper of the World
Susanne
Lucas, Bamboo
Marta
McDowell, Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life, The Plants and Places That
Inspired the Classic Children’s Tale
Vincent
Simeone, Grow More With Less: Sustainable Garden Methods
Here
is the full listing of the day’s schedule and a link to purchase tickets:
January 28th, 2014
9:00am to 4:00pm
Link to tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/515529
Full listing for the symposium and trade show: http://metrohort.org/index.php/archive/18th_annual_plant-o-rama/
Overview of
Plant-O-Rama 2014
8:45 am: Welcome & Sponsor Acknowledgment
9:00 am NEW DIRECTIONS IN HORTICULTURE:
A layered look at plant and garden trends
David L. Culp, VP, Marketing & Sales, Sunny Border Nurseries, Kensington, CT Mr. Culp has his finger on the pulse of the nursery and horticulture industry, particularly perennial plants. Hear Dave interpret “where we’ve been & where we’re going.” What’s up with layered planting styles, container gardening, demand for multi-season garden shrubs, “green” and other trending garden colors, native plants, naturalistic planting methods, and more. Dave is author of the 2012 award- winning book The Layered Garden: Design Lessons for Year-Round Beauty from Brandywine Cottage. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
10:15 am WHAT WILL THE FUTURE OF HORTICULTURE LOOK LIKE?
Panel discussion moderated by Ken Druse, award-winning garden communicator, author and photographer
A group of young professionals give us a look into the future of horticulture in
a challenging, fast-changing world. Topics include soil consciousness, water, public gardens, education, growing food, climate change, technology, social media, and making a living in our profession. We hope the audience will participate with questions and comments.
Morning speakers focus on public horticulture, garden design & urban agriculture. Katherine Aul (partner, Staghorn Design Studio), Kristen DeSouza (superintendent, Allen C. Haskell Park), Rebecca McMackin (director of horticulture, Brooklyn Bridge Park), Kelly Norris (horticulture manager, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and co-owner of Rainbow Iris Farm), Gwen Schantz (chief operating officer, Brooklyn Grange)
AFTERNOON SYMPOSIUM SESSION (repeat of morning)
12:45 pm 2 pm
NEW DIRECTIONS IN HORTICULTURE: A layered look at plant and garden trends
DISCUSSION: What will the future of horticulture look like?
Afternoon speakers focus on nursery production and management, plants and
conservation & youth education. Jason Austin (nurseryman, RareFind Nursery), David Daley (Children’s Garden educator, Brooklyn Botanic Garden), Nate McCullin (horticulturalist and facilities coordinator, New England Wildflower Society/ Garden in the Woods), Rebecca McMackin (director of horticulture, Brooklyn Bridge Park), Kelly Norris (horticulture manager, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and co-owner of Rainbow Iris Farm)
3:30 pm
CLOSING RECEPTION & SILENT AUCTION RESULTS —BBG Palm House
Exhibits – Free Admission All
Day!
8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Plant Catalog Display
Members’ Room
FREE! Take home 2014 plant and seed catalogs while
supplies last.
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9 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Palm House Trade Show
A Trade show with 50 exhibitors representing the NYC
metro region’s premier specialty nurseries and wholesale growers, pottery
distributors, horticultural suppliers, soil and compost companies, public
gardens, and greening organizations. Exhibitor list in formation—check metrohort.org for
updates.
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10 a.m.–noon
1–3 p.m.
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Author Talks and Book Signings
Lily-Pool Room
Leeann Lavin, Hamptons and Long Island Homegrown
Cookbook
Bill Logan, Air: The Restless Shaper of the World
Susanne Lucas, Bamboo
Marta McDowell, Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life,
The Plants and Places That Inspired the Classic Children’s Tale
Vincent Simeone, Grow More With Less: Sustainable
Garden Methods
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11 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
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Silent Auction
Classroom 236
Bid on plants and horticultural items donated by
Plant-O-Rama exhibitors and sponsors. Proceeds benefit Metro Hort Group
programs.
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3:30 p.m.
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Closing Reception and Silent Auction Results
Palm House
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10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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BBG Garden Shop
The Garden Shop at BBG’s Visitor Center carries
books, seeds, plants, tools, and gifts for gardeners and the home.
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10 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Terrace Café
The Terrace Café offers a delicious winter menu of
soups, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages in the lower level of the
Steinhardt Conservatory.
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