Speakers/Music. Come hear local experts share their tips on gardening and going green. Enjoy wonderful music by a variety of Indy's favorite musicians. Pull up a chair, linger for a while, and tap your toes to music in the park!
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Featured Speakers
Sara Snow
Green Lifestyle Expert / TV Host
Sara will be at Orchard In Bloom on Friday, May 2, at 10 a.m.
As creator and host of Get Fresh with Sara Snow and Living Fresh for the Discovery Networks, Sara has reached millions of viewers with a message of simple, attainable green living. Sara grew up surrounded by organic gardens, compost heaps and a family with an infectious passion for green living. Her dad, Tim Redmond, co-founded some of the heaviest hitters in the world of organics: Eden Foods, American Soy Products and Blue Horizon Organic Seafood. Seven years into a career as an Emmy winning television producer and news reporter/anchor, Sara left and created her TV series with practical advice on living green. Today Sara can be seen on Discovery Home, Discovery Health, the soon-to-launch Planet Green Network and Treehugger.com.
Sara is a frequent speaker at events across the country and has been interviewed as a green lifestyle expert for television, radio and print publications. She and her series have been highlighted in publications such as The New York Times,The Chicago Sun Times, Better Homes and Gardens, and Lucky Magazine.
Sara will be preparing two items during her presentation. Click on the recipe title below for step-by-step instructions.
Joe Lamp'l
Host of "Fresh From the Garden" on DIY Network
Joe will be at Orchard In Bloom on Friday, May 2, at 2:00 p.m.
and Saturday, May 3, at 12:00 p.m
Joe Lamp'l is not only a gardening expert; he's a passionate educator, dedicated to sharing his knowledge of horticulture by providing resources to gardeners of all levels. His fresh, inspirational and nurturing personality, along with his ability to present complicated subjects in an easy to understand manner make him a sought after communicator around the country.
As a Master Gardener and Certified Landscape Professional, Joe's work is highly acclaimed. As the founder of The joe gardener® Company, an organization committed to helping people of all skill levels learn, create and grow beautiful gardens and landscapes, he introduces gardening to beginners, as well as helps seasoned veterans perfect their skills.
The recent release of his new book, "The Green Gardener’s Guide; Simple Significant Actions to Protect and Preserve the Planet," is the biggest news of the year so far. It’s been out for about a month now. The media interest is high and the feedback has been very good. What excites Joe the most about his new book is the opportunity it presents to tell such an important story to gardeners across the country.
The Ten Most Significant Actions for Creating an Eco-friendly Garden:
* 1. Garden to reduce water usage.
* 2. Garden to reduce pollution of soil and water.
* 3. Keep plants healthy to reduce the need for pesticides and chemicals.
* 4. Practice Integrated Pest Management.
* 5. If using chemicals, apply them safely, responsibly and effectively.
* 6. Landscape to reduce soil erosion and runoff.
* 7. Garden to reduce waste through recycling and composting.
* 8. Garden to reduce nonrenewable energy consumption and protect air quality.
* 9. Landscape to protect biodiversity and ecosystems.
* 10. Plant the seeds of change beyond the boundaries of our gardens.
Courtesy Joe Lamp'l and Cool Springs Press