National Public Gardens Day

Friday, May 7, is National Public Gardens Day. The day was born out of a partnership between the American Public Gardens Association and Rain Bird Corporation, and the gist of it is simple enough: to encourage people to visit the more than 500 public gardens in the U.S.

Last year I was asked to serve as the spokesperson for National Public Gardens Day, and I accepted the offer without batting an eye. Why? Because I truly believe that public gardens are a rich source of ideas and information for home gardeners. By spending a few hours at your nearby public garden, you'll learn more about which plants grow well in your area and how to combine them in your own garden than you'll ever glean from a book or magazine (or television show). And if you visit the public garden often, you'll witness how those plants change throughout the seasons. You'll also get great ideas on designing beds, creating paths, choosing the perfect edging material, building an eye-popping water feature...the list goes on and on.

So please join me in celebrating National Public Gardens Day by visiting a public garden near you. Take your mom (Mother's Day is May 9). Take grandma. Take the kids. And take your camera.

Peace,

Paul

Comments

[Terri]

Hey Paul:

I am new to your blog can you help me out I would like to know do you know of any Iris trader's or seed trader's near the South side of Indianapolis.

[philip lemmons]

http://afloristintheforest.blogspot.com/ Hey Paul, - AKA: "the gardener guy", We miss you, so we can keep in touch with you this way, huh.(~:> Take care,
Philip And Karen
The container gardening couple

Ps
Karen is the florist at Epping Forest Yacht Club in Jacksonville, Fl.the gardens there belonged to the DuPonts. It is a fabulous place. Come and visit us.

[Paul James]

Sorry, Terri, but I don't know of a source in your area.

[Paul James]

Phillip -- if I'm ever in the area, I'll look you up.

[Karen Williamson]

Gee, every time I check in I hope to read that you have a new TV show in the works. I miss all the little tidbits that only someone doing the work them self passes on without a thought. I also miss the plants you introduce that are so much more interesting than the numbing list used over and over on the so called "gardening shows" that HGTV puts on in prime time.( Even those show are few and far between.) HGTV should change it's name to Real Estate TV.
Will continue to check out the site for news. Really miss the show.
Karen, a Jersey gardener

[Jackie Miller]

Hi Paul,
Been missing your show, kept trying to find it, but thought it was just me.
I like ass aspects of gardening and flower arranging. Look forward to visiting your site often. :)

[john learnard]

Mr.James, I have a saga palm that has produced shoots (small plants) from the bottom close to the ground (2) can they be removed safely and planted as new plants without damage to the original plant. In South Carolina these plants are very expensive would like to get a couple of free ones. Help if you can.
John Learnard

[C]

Dear Mr. Paul,

You have lost me. I loved your show but really dislike your blog. I have had hope for months something would come and you'd get on board and share your wonderful information and wit, but no dice so I respectfully give up. I hope you come back and really make a go of this.

My best wishes,
C

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[Naomi Thomasee]

Hi Paul, I am hoping now the growing season is winding down we might get to read more from you. Hint, hint!
It is a long and pretty much gardening free winter here in Iowa, made worse by the fact I used to live in much more temperate climes, I know better!
Is there any other source for Paul James-isms out there?
Oh, I think I found the top dressing you carefully disguised on one of your shows, its made right here in Iowa! I was proud of my sleuthing skills.
Regards, Naomi

[Monica]

I sure miss your show. It was informative and entretaining.Hope to see new episode online.

Monica

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