Raise the bar for creating nonstop, color-rich gardens while dramatically reducing maintenance. Join Kerry Ann Mendez for an inspiring presentation focused on foliage-forward plant selections. Discover smart design strategies that deliver year-round interest in both sun and shade, and learn how to craft visually captivating—yet surprisingly low-effort—gardens. This lecture is ideal for gardeners in Hardiness Zones 3–8.
Kerry will cover:
- Design techniques that use striking foliage as the star of the garden
- Approaches for achieving continuous color with significantly reduced upkeep
- Plants with extraordinary foliage—whether bold in size, intriguing in texture, or irresistible in scent
- Can’t-miss plant “superstars” by leaf color: chartreuse and gold, shimmering silver, deep burgundy, near-black tones, blue hues, and more
- Show-stopping plant pairings and combination ideas
- Additional tips and inspiration for creating eye-catching gardens
Students will receive:
- The opportunity to enjoy the lecture whenever you want, as often as you wish. You do NOT have to watch the live Webinar on February 7th. All registrants will receive a link following the broadcast to view the lecture at their convenience.
- Detailed lecture notes (you'll receive them before the webinar so you can easily take your own notes).
- A form for Master Gardeners, Certified Horticulturists, and Landscape Architects to fill out and submit for continuing education credit hour approval.
- Plenty of opportunities to ask questions during the webinar.
Lecture will be recorded and shared to participants.
CEU's available
Kerry Ann Mendez is an award-winning garden educator, author, and design consultant based in southern Maine. In recent years she has presented over 500 lectures to more than 40,000 gardeners in 23 states and Canada. As a popular educator and communicator, she has received over 450 five-star reviews from her lecture audiences, which are available for review on the independent national website GreatGardenSpeakers.com. In 2014 she received the Gold Medal award from Massachusetts Horticultural Society for “Exceptional teaching and writing that increases public enjoyment and appreciation of horticulture.” Her gardens have been featured in numerous magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Fine Gardening, Country Gardens, Garden Gate, and Horticulture. Kerry Ann’s gardens have been featured in many gardening magazines, including Fine Gardening, Garden Gate, Country Gardens, Horticulture, and Better Homes and Gardens.
Class/Program/Workshop: 260207 Foliage-Driven Garden Design
Dates: February 7, 2026
Time Frame: 11 am - 12 pm EST
Location: Virtual (Recorded)
Cost: $15.95
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- This Thursday, 29th January, 11:00 pm, Creating a Succession of Bloom in the Native Garden in Wellesley, Massachusetts
- Next Monday, 2nd February, 10:00 am, Foundations of Botanical Drawing & Painting in Wellesley
- Next Thursday, 5th February, 11:00 pm, Creating a Bird-Friendly Native Landscape in Wellesley, Massachusetts
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