Lois de Vries' Garden Views

Meet me at the Franklin Lakes Public Library on October 9 th , when I’ll be the featured speaker in its Lecture Series . I'll be introducing Cultivating the Inner Gardener, an illustrated talk that focuses on how gardening from the inside out creates a personal space that is not only beautiful and healthy, but also combats stress by providing a sanctuary from today's hectic world. The presentation, which includes stunning garden photos, begins at 7:00pm at the Library, 4 70 De Korte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417 . I’ll explain how gardeners at every level of expertise can dig more deeply into the meaning that gardening holds for them, in order to create a more satisfying experience. Once they learn how to invest thoughtful time up front, they’ll eliminate confusion and expensive mistakes later. By planning a space that harmonizes with their personal dream of what a garden can be, homeowners can focus on the things that really matter to them. For details, contac...

The  international bookweek. meme has been making the rounds for a couple of years. While it may not be official, it is fun and runs through today. Give it a try: It's international bookweek. The rules: Grab the book closest to you, turn to page 52, post the 5th sentence as your status. Don't mention the title. Copy the rules as part of your own post: “(I also add generous handfuls of both alfalfa and kelp meal)”

Join me at The Gardeners of Watchung Hills on September 25 th at at 8:00pm at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 725 Mountain Avenue, in Berkeley Heights, NJ , where I'll be presenting Cultivating the Inner Gardener, an illustrated talk that focuses on how gardening from the inside out creates a personal space that is not only beautiful and healthy, but also combats stress by providing a sanctuary from today's hectic world. The presentation includes photos of gardens that hold special meaning for their owners and shows how they have incorporated their own values and fondest memories to produce a garden rich in personal meaning. I’ll explain how gardeners at every level of expertise can dig more deeply into the meaning that gardening holds for them, in order to create a more satisfying experience. When you make the commitment to garden from the inside out, you create a clear path that takes you directly to where your heart wants to go. You invest thoughtful tim...