Indiana Flower + Patio Show - Celebrities & Speakers

Linda Vater The Elegant & Edible Garden

Linda is a self-taught garden designer and stylist who also writes and produces garden media for TV, magazines, Instagram, YouTube, and the web. She has lived and gardened for over thirty years in her 1935 English Tudor home before moving to her very lively “Cottage on the Hill” in Oklahoma City. Her gardens have been featured in numerous national and local magazines and have been toured more times than she can count.

Linda looks at EVERYTHING: her home, family, travel, and life’s biggest questions through a gardening lens. Gardening has helped her raise two boys, be a better friend and neighbor, learn resilience, and at times saved her sanity. She says often that gardening is simultaneously one of the most joyous and frustrating things she does. Join Linda on this great adventure that is gardening.

Appearing Saturday, March 16 & Sunday March 17

JO ELLEN MEYERS SHARP Hoosier Gardener

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp is the Hoosier Gardener. She’s a 25-year, award-winning veteran of print journalism and owner of Write for You! LLC, a freelance writing and editing business. You can find her blog at hoosiergardener.com. Jo Ellen is immediate past president of GardenComm: GardenCommunicators International. She is a garden coach and has a four season commercial and residential container planting business. For 20 years, she worked at a large, independent garden center in Indianapolis, including a stint as buyer of perennials,trees and shrubs. A popular speaker, she has 50 five-star reviews at greatgardenspeakers.org. Sign up for her free, award-winning monthly Hoosier Gardener newsletter.

Jo Ellen will be appearing:

Saturday, March 9th, at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm - Ten no-fail native plants for the Indiana landscape + tips for their care

Sunday, March 17th, at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm - Ten no-fail native plants for the Indiana landscape + tips for their care

Michelle Soupley AIFD, CFD, Design Manager

Michelle Soupley, AIFD, CFD, Design Manager, Banner Flower House, Kokomo Indiana. With 28 years in the industry, she’s a specialist in creating beautiful flowers for weddings and events. Off and on since 2006, Michelle has been a part of the Flower Patio show, where she enjoys sharing her creativity and expertise.

Outside of work, she enjoys walks with her cocker spaniel, Clark finding inspiration in the outdoors.

Stage topics: Seasonal Symphony: A Floral Ode to Nature's Change

Tranquil Blooms: A Serene Journey into Healing Gardens with Michelle

Floral Trends Unveiled: A Fresh Perspective with Michelle

Celebrate with Flowers: Creating Joyful Moments with Artful Arrangements

Michelle will be appearing:

Monday, March 11th, at 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Thursday, March 14th, at 5:00 pm

Friday March 15th, at 2:00 pm

Saturday, March 16th, at 3:00 pm

Kymbra Tucker Banner Flower House Kokomo

Step into a floral world tour at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show, curated by Kymbra. Explore the artistry of hand-tied flowers from around the globe, each showcasing distinct cultural influences and celebrating diverse occasions. Be captivated by the beauty, creativity, and stories behind these breathtaking floral arrangements. A journey of blooms awaits!

Stage topic: Floral Odyssey: Hand-Tied Blooms Across Cultures with Kymbra Tucker

Kymbra will be appearing:

Sunday, March 10th, at 1:30 pm

Kayla Meyer Veggie & Vine

Kayla Meyer, owner of Veggie and Vine, began combining her passion for agriculture and the beauty it provides in 2018. Her business offers educational flower arrangement classes held in homes, at wineries, breweries, and private businesses. Additionally, she offers made to order arrangements and consulting to those looking to freshen up their homes. Veggie and Vine incorporates natural gathered elements, in season blooms, and locally sourced components to create beautiful lasting arrangements and memories. In 2022, she is looking forward to expanding in home class offerings and her pumpkin crop. Kayla resides in Carmel, IN with her husband Ethan and she is a certified Agriculture Educator.

Instagram: @veggieandvine

Kayla will be appearing:

Sunday, March 10th, at 12 pm and 3:00 pm - Flower Basket, how to create an Easter inspired flower basket, a perfect centerpiece for your Easter Celebration

Tuesday, March 12th, at 12 pm and 4:00 pm – Spring Flower Design - watch as Kayla designs a spring flower piece that will inspire you to creaet on in your own home

Abby Perry Abby's Garden Parties

Abby Perry, the founder of Abby's Garden Parties, intertwines her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan with her mastery as a Hamilton County, Indiana-based Master Gardener, specializing in the care of indoor succulents. Her passion lies in harnessing the therapeutic and creative aspects of gardening to benefit mental health. Through Abby's Garden Parties, she orchestrates experiences that not only nurture indoor greenery but also allow individuals to access their creativity while reaping the profound mental health advantages of tending to plants. Join Abby at the Flower and Patio Show for an enlightening session where she shares her insights and tips on indoor succulents and the transformative power of gardening.

Abby will be appearing:

Wednesday, March 13th, at 12 pm and 4:00 pm - Insights and tips on indoor succulents and the transformative power of gardening.

Saturday, March 16th, at 12 pm and 5:30 pm - Insights and tips on indoor succulents and the transformative power of gardening.

Karen Mitchell Purdue University

As the Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist at Purdue University, Karen Mitchell blends her passion for plants with a dedication to community cultivation. Armed with a Bachelor’s in Horticulture and Master’s in Botany and Plant Pathology from Purdue, Karen initially served as the Ag and Natural Resources Extension Educator in Tippecanoe County. Transitioning onto campus within the Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Karen continues to lead statewide extension programs, focusing on home horticulture and community gardens throughout Indiana.

Appearing Friday, March 15^th at 12 noon and 4:00 pm.

Wild by Design: The Art of Gardening for Wildlife

Discover practical tips and strategies for creating a thriving ecosystem in your own yard. From selecting plants to designing habitats, this session will inspire and empower you to turn your garden into a haven for butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects.

Todd Jameson Balanced Harvest Flower Farm

Todd Jameson, along with his wife Kathleen own and operate Balanced Harvest Flower farm located in Needham, Shelby County. During the winter season they harvest pussy, fantail and curly willow, forsythia and flowering quince. In the spring and summer they raise peonies, sunflowers, dahlias and countless other flowers and sell their flowers at many northside farmers market and special events such as the Indiana Peony Festival.

balancedharvestfarm@live.com

Todd will be appearing:

Saturday, March 9th, at 11:00 am and 5:30 pm – Growing Beautiful Cut Flowers in Your Home Garden

Sunday, March 10th, at 11:00 am – Peony 101 – How to Grow Amazing Peonies in Your Home Garden

Wednesday, March 13th, at 5:00 pm – Seven Tips Every Indiana Vegetable Gardner Needs to Know

Friday, March 15th, at 11:00 am - Seven Tips Every Indiana Vegetable Gardner Needs to Know

Saturday, March 16th, at 11:00 am - Peony 101 – How to Grow Amazing Peonies in Your Home Garden

Sunday, March 17th, at 11:00 am– Growing Beautiful Cut Flowers In Your Own Home Garden:

Cindy Kay Hall Four Seasons Florist CF, CFD, AIFD

Jennifer Butcher, AIFD, CFD Floral Director Indianapolis Fruit

Amy Keusch LavenderBerry Farm

Amy is the owner of LavenderBerry Farm, a small family farm in Bargersville, IN offering sustainably-grown lavender, elderflower, and elderberries. Amy has always had an interest in the environment and all things related to nature. She left the legal profession to focus on raising her family with her husband. Instead of returning to the legal field, she went back to work in a flower field. LavenderBerry sells products at local farmers markets, craft events, festivals, and by special order.

Amy will be appearing:

Thursday, March 14th, at 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Grace Morrow Banner Flower House

Join Grace's captivating show as she embarks on a timeless journey through the Grecian, Roman, Colonial eras, and modern-day floral expressions. Experience the evolution of floral artistry, tracing its rich heritage from ancient civilizations to contemporary designs. Immerse yourself in a visual narrative that transcends time, unveiling the beauty and cultural significance of flowers across the ages

Stage topic: Floral Epochs Unveiled: A Journey Through Time with Grace Morrow

Grace will be appearing:

Thursday, March 14^th, at 2:00 pm

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