Spring is right around the corner. In fact, spring will be here sooner than you think … according to the old traditional calendars. This episode reveals strange facts about the start of spring and weather predictions – and provides ideas for your garden this year.
Hear about hot 2010 garden trends released by Suzi McCoy of Garden Media Group/IMPACT Marketing & PR, as well as Jenny Peterson of J Peterson Garden Design, an Austin-based landscape designer. Plus, we kick off a two-part look at social media gardening trends with some of the hottest names in garden books, television, magazines and garden shows, all talking about what to expect in 2010.
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In Part One of “The Gardening World and Social Media:”
Don’t miss our interview with Jean Ann Van Krevelen of Cool Springs Press. She’s the first social media director in the garden book publishing world. Hear how Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms are effecting garden books, and why that’s not a bad thing.
Nest in Style also talks with Laura Schaub of the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show. She tells listeners how garden shows have become leading sources of horticultural seminars, gardening ideas and exciting new products. And she gives the “inside scoop” on what to expect at the San Mateo Event Center, March 24-28, 2010.
Listen to the Interviews
Short on time? Click on the links to listen to Teresa O’Connor’s interviews with Jean Ann Van Krevelen and Laura Schaub.
Resources Mentioned
- Suzi McCoy’s Garden Trend Report and on Twitter @TheGardenPlot
- Jenny Peterson’s Top 5 Garden Trends of 2010 and on Twitter @MulchMaven
- San Francisco Flower & Garden Show; become a Facebook fan; and on Twitter @Interleafer (Laura Schaub)
- Laura Schaub’s guest post on aHa! Modern Living How to Get the Most From a Garden Show
- More on Flower and Gardens Shows around the nation
- Cool Springs Press; Grocery Gardening book; and on Twitter @JeanAnnVK (Jean Ann Van Krevelen)
- More history on how Grocery Gardening used social media
- The Green Gardener’s Guide book review (video)
Start of Spring – Select Sources
More on Equinox: The Spring Equinox occurs each year around March 21. (As Teresa meant to say, of course. Not May 21.) In 2010, the equinox occurs March 20 at 1:32 p.m. EDT. Here’s more information.
Naturally, I think this was a superlative podcast! But thanks so much also for highlighting Jean Ann’s thoughts on publishing as well as lifting up the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show via Laura Schaub! Highest respect for them both, and I can’t wait to land in SF on the 23rd! Thanks again!
Hi Jayme,
I can’t get the players to start. Darn! I want to hear your show.
Shirley Bovshow
This was a fun informative podcast.
Thoroughly enjoyable.
But if you are into the greening of our world, sustainability and clean air the so called trend of wood burning fire pits was so yesterday….20 th century actually.
If you are interested in the environment , the health of your family and the health of your community you shouldn’t be burning wood in your firepits.
Be green and don’t pollute. Use clean burning gas , denature alcohol or propane.
Your lungs and the lungs of others that you are infecting will thank you.
That is an excellent point Michelle! We should have been more clear on this issue because you are exactly right! I have a propane-fueled patio campfire myself. Not great as a heat source for a large party but good enough for an intimate gathering. Teresa and I will address this in our next podcast in early February, stay tuned.
Thanks again for the comment!
Jayme
Sorry for the inconvenience Shirley. The player is working on my two computers. Here’s another option on SoundCloud. You can download the tracks from the website too. Let us know what you think!
http://soundcloud.com/nestinstyle
Thanks for the nice comments Jenny! We really enjoyed reading and discussing your Top 5 Trends. Can’t wait to meet you in San Fran!!!
Hey guys that was really good. I’m looking forward to the interview with Joe at the NWFGS. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for listening Anna! The Joe interview should be a good one. Stay tuned!