Garden News & Landscaping Events

MAY

Verdure, Colleen’s new blog is up and going this month. Please join her at www.colleenmiko.wordpress.com  for musings on plants, design, books and all things garden related. Expect her to include her passions: insects, funky crafts, vintage home décor and green living.

One of Colleen’s garden designs appears in the June/July issue of Organic Gardening Magazine with a 2 page photo spread for the feature Design Like A Pro. In the article, called “Child’s Play”, Colleen is interviewed regarding a children’s garden she designed in West Seattle and is listed as a contributor for the issue. Up until now, her work had only appeared in regional magazines and this feature is the first recognition of her work in a national magazine. The magazine is available on the newsstand starting in May.

JUNE

The summer 2010 issue of WestSound Home & Garden Magazine
 www.wshomeandgarden.com will be on the newsstand at the end of May and will feature 2 articles written by Colleen. “Plane Sailing: Curtis Erpelding, Custom Furniture Maker” features the talented Port Orchard craftsman who specializes in custom, studio furniture and is one of the longest standing members of the NW Gallery of Woodworking, an artists cooperative in downtown Seattle. www.curtiserpelding.com 
The second of the two articles: “Know Thy Enemy: Outsmarting your Garden Nemesis” provides information on the best ways to tackle weeds.

Appearing beginning sometime in June, Colleen’s online article “Hip Houseplants” will appear on KPLU’s website for their feature Think Local/Grow Local. The article will discuss easy care, great looking houseplants and the latest trends in displaying them.

AUGUST

Saturday, August 21st, Colleen and her husband Eric’s Port Orchard garden will be one of the stops on the South Kitsap Garden Tour, proceeds of which support the Kitsap Historical Society. The tour, called: “South Kitsap: Beautiful Gardens, Good Eats and Historical Notes” starts at 9:30 am and will stop at 4 gardens before ending at approximately 3:30 pm. Catered by Ambrosia Catering, three of the gardens will feature breakfast, lunch or dessert. A delicious boxed lunch will be served at the Miko’s garden while Colleen discusses the local history. She will also lead a garden tour to reveal the evolution of the property in the 16 years she and Eric have been stewards. For tickets and more information contact the Kitsap Historical Society Museum (360) 479-6226.