I was laid off from my “dream” job at Kraemer’s Nursery on August 31. I created digital portfolios to showcase my work.
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1. B2B Writing: http://jalbum.net/a/1042833/
2. Product Development & Tradeshows: http://jalbum.net/a/1045038/
3. Print & Graphic Design: http://jalbum.net/a/1042788/
4. Website & Social Media Campaigns: http://jalbum.net/a/1044441/
Fiskars’ Project Orange Thumb
This is a great opportunity to bring community gardening initiative to your area. If you’re part of a community garden group or civic organization in the U.S. or Canada, simply apply to our 2012 grant program between September 26 and December 5. Your organization could be among 10 groups to receive $3,500 in grant funding and $1,500 in Fiskars® garden tools to help you reach your goals of community change. Grant recipients will be announced January 9, and all grants will be awarded in the spring of 2012.
Want to do even more to help your community?
Specify on your grant application that you want to be considered for a complete garden makeover. The Project Orange Thumb team will come to the neighborhood of one lucky group to turn unused space into a beautiful community garden in just one day. Grant recipients and the recipient of our complete garden makeover will be announced January 9. All grants will be awarded in the spring of 2012. The recipient of our complete garden makeover will be announced January 9 with the makeover to take place in the summer of 2012.
What do Sitka Apartments, The Lexis Courtyard, The Pinnacle Condominiums and Park Place Lobby have in common?
Steven Koch led the Association of NW Landscape Designers (ANLD) members on a personalized behind-the-scenes tour of his design projects on September 12, 2011. A wry wit coupled with innovative solutions to urban courtyard design challenges were highlights of the evening.
Learn more about the 10th @ Hoyt courtyard design to truly appreciate Steven’s groundbreaking work with storm water management, concrete and load bearing principles since the courtyard literally ‘floats’ above an underground parking garage.
You know I’m a container nut right? Can’t have enough of them!
I love the new line of containers from Lechuza.
I have a large tall one outside & a windowbox stuffed full of fancy-leaf begonias & Christmas cactus.
Self-watering, great design, lightweight construction & great for many interior and exterior design applications.
Thanks for coming and listening to my presentation today!
Attached are the notes from the presentation in a pdf file.
If you have any questions regarding my presentation, feel free to ask!
SafeLawns Invite for Organic Night
Who: Garden Writers of Association members attending 2010 GWA conference
When: September 10, Friday night 7:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Reunion A-C Lobby Level of Dallas Regency Hotel
Why: Network, eat, drink and be merry
What: Panel discussion on the state of organic lawn care and garden industry
Sponsored by: Eco Smart, ARBORjet, Master Nursery Garden Centers, Wingscape, Multibloom, Espoma, Triffia and BioSafe Systems
GardenPalooza Tour
September 9 – 12, 9am – 4pm
Join enthusiastic gardeners at over 20 nursery locations in Oregon and SW Washington and enjoy a tour of fall fun!
Enjoy special events, discounts, demonstrations and classes. Fall is a great time for planting and there is still plenty of time left to enjoy your yard or garden before winter returns. Take advantage of specials, discounts, classes and seminars that will help you be a better gardener and make your garden the envy of your neighborhood.
Berry Botanic Garden Estate and Moving Sale
September 11 – 12, 9am – 4pm (Members only)
September 18 – 19 9am – 4pm (General public)
Say it isn’t so – but it is. The Berry Botanic Garden is another casualty in our down Oregon economy. Over 33 years of public service with a historic garden ends as they shutter their doors. Make sure to add this to your ‘to do’ list.
HPSO Fall Plant Sale & Garden Festival
September 18 – 19 10am – 3pm
Free admission to the Portland Expo Center where plant geeks unite and money flies faster out of wallets than weed seeds on the wind. Specialty nurseries from distant locales in Oregon and Washington converge on Portland. Just think of the gas you will save by attending this event! That alone will let you buy at least one more baby.
8th Annual Gathering of Gardeners
September 18 – 19
Mix good food, garden talk, and the Great Tomato Taste Off. Mix in over 70 vendor booths relating to gardening. Sprinkle with live music and artwork and you have one incredible day.
Green on Green Fall Garden Tour
September 25 11am – 4pm
Six fabulous gardens are open for touring including the garden of Dulcy Mahar. Special presentation by Linda Beutler on autumn floral display in the Mahar garden (additional $10 fee). Marta Farris recycled garden art for sale in the Claybourne Street garden. $20 admission. Proceeds benefit the Portland Reading Foundation.
Proceeds support the Portland Reading Foundation.
Portland Fall Home and Garden Show
September 30 – October 3 (Thursday – Sunday)
Great show to drag the hubby along to. Leave him with the tools, windows and hawking sales vendors while you stroll through the fabulous orchid display, creative display gardens and plant sale.
During the Farwest trade show, Kraemer’s Nursery featured Berberis ‘Orange Rocket’ and Hydrangea ‘Bombshell’ prominently in the booth as well in the New Variety Showcase display garden. The Rocket series won ‘Best Shrub’ award! Plant Haven, the breeder and the folks at Kraemer’s couldn’t have been more proud!
I have some great news and even better news!
As of July 1, 2010 I accepted the position of New Product Development Marketing Coordinator at Kraemer’s Nursery in Mt Angel, Oregon.
I am in charge of their marketing, trade show and media.
Plus I get to assist in trialing and introducing new plants to the market.
Do you have a super cool plant you love, love, love and want me to know about it? Email or post to this site.
I will be at the Farwest trade show August 25 – 28 at the Kraemer’s booth in the 14,000 block. Stop by and visit!
| Water use can more than double in the summer, the time of year when rainfall decreases and there are limited water supplies stored in area reservoirs.
Many people over-water their yards and lawns. Established turf requires an average of one inch of water a week to stay healthy. The trick is figuring out how long it takes your sprinkler to water one inch and then creating a weekly watering schedule so your lawn and shrubs get the water they need – but not too much. The Regional Water Providers Consortium is offering free watering gauges and timers this summer, which will help you keep your lawn and shrubs healthy while conserving water. You can request a free watering gauge kit by contacting the Consortium at 503-823-7528 or by sending an e-mail toRWPCinfo@portlandoregon.gov. The Consortium also provides a Weekly Watering Number on its website at www.conserveh2o.org. The number indicates how much water – measured in inches – your lawn, shrubs, perennennials or vegetable garden needs that week. Garden photos wanted! The Regional Water Providers Consortium is interested in showcasing examples of how local gardeners incorporate water-wise gardening practices into their home gardens. Send a photo of your home or a client’s garden, along with a short description of how you use water efficiently in your landscape to RWPCinfo@portlandoregon.gov |
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