Let's kick off the new year with a few new and exciting things for 2021! This week, you'll discover new eco-friendly seed pots, find ways to keep maintenance to a minimum, learn about rain gardens, and more!  Plus, you're invited to join us for a special journey— check it all out below!

A Journey Through Your Garden with David Culp

Join us for monthly discussions with David Culp of Brandywine Cottage fame, along with Jim Peterson of Garden Design, where you'll not only learn about David's famous garden and his gardening philosophy, but you'll also come away with plenty of ideas to implement in your own garden. 

Jim loved David’s book, A Year at Brandywine Cottage, in which he shares garden tips by month, design ideas, philosophical insights, and his overall optimism for life.  “I read the entire book straight through. And now before each new month, I review my notes and think about David’s ideas.”

Sign up here to be notified of all upcoming sessions of "A Journey Through Your Garden with David Culp."

21 Low-Maintenance Plants

Are you new to gardening? Or maybe just looking for more time to relax in your garden? Either way, these 21 lower-maintenance plants will help you have a beautiful, stress-free garden. Although I don't mind deadheading, I wouldn't want all of my plants to require it; so choosing a few less-demanding plants helps me find just the right balance in my garden. 

Rain Garden Design

Rain gardens are an important solution to storm water runoff and pollution. You don’t need a large drainage swale like the one pictured here, even a small sunken area within a bed or border can be beneficial. Learn how to integrate one (or more) into your garden. Photo by Rob Cardillo.

NEW! Eco-Pots from Proven Winners

We're excited to see these eco-friendly, petroleum-free pots hit the market! They're also compostable and self-feeding—with nutrients built right into the pot that are perfect for starting seeds. And, when it comes time to plant your seedlings, just pop off the tabs and plant the entire pot right into the ground for continued feeding as the pot breaks down. Learn more about Eco-Pots and order from Proven Winners.   

Plus! Did you know that Proven Winners now also offers seeds? Check out their individual seed packs and seed collections—some even include a set of Eco-Pots!  (Growing Zones 8, 9 & 10: It's seed planting time!)

Win This Book!

Do you view gardening as an adventure? Author Loree Bohl does too! In this new book, you'll learn how to be bold, break the rules, and grow what you love in the garden with plant picks, container gardening tips and more. From the first page the intent is clear: "To every gardener who has ever thought, but I can't or I shouldn't, yes you can and yes you should."

Buy a copy now in our bookstore, or you can ENTER TO WIN a copy by simply forwarding this newsletter to a fearless gardening friend! Winners picked Monday, January 11.

Power Up Garden Beauty; Power Down Garden Maintenance

Join Kerry Ann Mendez for a live webinar and learn how to get more bang for your buck—with less backbreaking maintenance—with these amazing (and colorful) perennials, shrubs, and annuals. Many are natives or nativars, are pollinator friendly, and most require less water. View the live webinar on Saturday, January 23 @ 11 AM EST, or later at your convenience. Register now!

Do you know a gardening newbie?   Invite them to join us by sharing this newsletter with them!  Plus, by sharing, you'll also be entered to win a copy of Fearless Gardening, featured above. 

In Case You Missed It:
New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners
Top Garden Trends for 2021
Colorful Camellias
New Plant Favorites from 2020

New on GardenDesign.com:
How to Get Rid of Whiteflies
How to Grow Polka Dot Plant

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