by Keri Byrum | Jan 22, 2019 | Garden Visits
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Nature Conservancy. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s a Wednesday morning in January and I am working harder than I would like to admit to keep up with my dad. The thermometer reads 22 degrees. But as we...
by Keri Byrum | Aug 23, 2018 | Garden Visits
On a very hot, muggy June day we made our way to Omaha’s botanic garden, Lauritzen Gardens. We had few expectations and driving through an urban area and down narrow side streets it was hard to imagine what would be awaiting us at the end. Even upon pulling...
by Keri Byrum | Mar 19, 2018 | Garden Visits
Is it possible that we spend too much time thinking about color schemes and designs for our gardens? Could colorblind gardening be the next trend for gardeners? Last summer I had the pleasure of attending the Garden Writers conference in Buffalo, New York. Have you...
by Keri Byrum | Jul 21, 2017 | Garden Visits
On a perfect summer day last week, Mike and I made the trip to Decorah, Iowa to visit the Seed Savers Exchange. I’ve heard about Seed Savers Exchange for many years, but since our trips to Iowa were often very short, we just didn’t have time to include...
by Keri Byrum | Feb 12, 2017 | Garden Visits
A trip to Ohio in January? Why not? A couple of weeks ago now I flew to Columbus to speak at the Midwest Green Industry Xperience, MGIX, and had just enough time to sneak away from the convention center to see Orchids at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical...
by Keri Byrum | Jan 10, 2017 | Garden Visits
Each year we make our annual pilgrimage north for the holidays. While I love to visit public gardens anywhere we visit, late fall doesn’t always tend to be the best time. Unless you are visiting Duke Gardens in fall. Sarah P. Duke Gardens is situated in...