Searching for Seed

January 2, 2008 – 2:05 pm
Few take the time these days to sow from seed, but it's worth the effort for so many reasons. I started sowing from seed as a hobby many years ago. In fact my first introduction to seed sowing was at age 10, when I was shown how to grow greenhouse tomatoes.The first and foremost reason to grow from seed, has to be the enormous variety of seed lists. Although seed companies rarely advertise and most only know the big few, I made it my job in 1995 to search out all the interesting seed companies from around the world. So forget all those common or garden seed catalogues, there are myriads of companies listed in my book The Seed Search. The first edition came out in 1996 and since that time the book has been thoroughly updated 6 times. If I was the kind of person to submit my books for awards like many ...

Seattle gardens walking tours

December 13, 2007 – 11:04 am
Join me to walk around the gardens of Seattle. we'll explore some of my favourite gardens together. If you are interested please register now.Bellevue Botanic Garden walk with Karen Platt Thursday 21 February 2008  10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Washington Park Arboretum and Japanese Gardens with Karen Platt Friday 22 February 10 a.m. and 1p.m.Kubota Gardens with Karen Platt Saturday 23 February 2008 10 a.m. and 1p.m.Send an email to register with your preferred time and second choice if possible.Price per person 30 US dollars payable by 18 February 2008. Meet at the garden or arrange to meet in central Seattle to take public transport. Limousine to garden available at extra cost.Hear Karen talk at the NWFGS in February 2008.Blending Bright Colors in the Garden - How to use color with panache:Friday, February 22 at 6p.m. in the Hood Room The Basics of Gardening Green- manage your garden and preserve the earth:Saturday, ...

Garden Tours

November 9, 2007 – 8:11 pm
As promised here is more news on the upcoming garden tours. Joining one of my tours, you'll learn so much more than visiting a garden alone or with any other group. Each tour is led by me, Karen Platt, author of 17 books. Each tour includes a learning element akin to a workshop. We won't just be looking, we'll be learning. I've personally chosen the gardens and accommodation and I've been very discerning in my choice! Throughout the year, we'll visit some of the most fascinating gardens around the world. Coming up for 2008 is a must visit area of England with a wealth of gardens - Cornwall - we are staying right on the coastline of this dramatic county. This is followed by the Gardens of Rome, largely a walking tour - my philosphy is that a traveller should get to know the area, not just land as a ...

Welcome

October 21, 2007 – 2:55 pm
Welcome to the new look website and new blog. Here is where I'll be talking about garden-related subjects that appeal to you. Expect opinions aplenty on all aspects of gardening, reports on garden products, flower shows as well as news on my own garden books and products. Latest news is the ever-growing range of ebooks available - check out our ebooks on Tomatoes and The Seed Search. Coming soon is common plant names. Exciting news coming in the next week - take a walk in Seattle's gardens with me. I shall be at the NWFGS in February 2008 and inviting a small number of people to join me for walks in Seattle's fabulous gardens. Details will be posted shortly on how to sign up. I am finalizing details of several garden tours that will be posted on the website. So if you want to visit fabulous gardens around the world and understand what ...