"Sowing the Seeds of Harmony through Nature"
“Natural Wildlife Habitats” is a Power Point Presentation by Matt Worthington
Matt will go over a number of steps to help create a habitat for your local birds.
Matt is currently the manager of Wild Birds Unlimited Allentown and is passionate about helping save the songbirds!
“Cocktails from Your Garden” is a demonstration presented by Lori Metz.
Stir things up with delicious cocktails (or mocktails) from herbs, fruit,
vegetables, and flowers that you are already growing in your garden. From easy infusions to gorgeous garnishes, discover new ways to enjoy your garden’s bounty!
Lori Metz is a horticulturist, landscape designer, owner of Carriage House Landscape Design and a Penn State Master Gardener since 1999. She has been working in the horticultural and landscape industry for more than 20 years. Lori writes gardening and horticultural-related articles for various local papers and newsletters. She is a past president of the Coplay Garden Club and judges for local garden clubs and flower shows. You may have seen her at her many seminars and speaking engagements at garden clubs, local nurseries and the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show. She has a special interest in plant health and stays up to date on insects, diseases, weeds and cultural practices that may affect landscapes.
"The Elements of Spring” will be a demonstration presented by Renee Tucci.
During this 45 minute presentation, we will do a deep-dive into the Elements of Design, and how they can be amplified to create a unified and harmonious composition.
Renee has more than 20 years of design and leadership experience in the industry. She was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2016, Professional Floral Communicators Int'l in 2018 and the American Academy of Floriculture in 2022. She is an educator at an AIFD Education Partner in Bucks County PA. Renee actively gives back to the industry by holding volunteer positions on both the Regional and National AIFD Board of Directors.
Renee has participated in the Philadelphia Flower Show for the past 16 years, including 2020 when she was honored to be asked to produce The Princess Grace Rose Garden exhibit on behalf of the Embassy of Monaco. Her first book, Framing Floral Techniques, was published in October 2021. Connecting with fellow designers and bringing the floral community together is one of her truest passions.
