Inexhaustible, passionate and genuine are some of the words that leap to
mind when describing Mr. Ken Beattie. Ken's roots are firmly planted in
the world of horticulture. Graduating from The Niagara Parks Commission
School of Horticulture in 1975, Mr. Beattie's career path has taken him to
the four corners of the earth fueling his passion for all things green and
growing. As well as developing award-winning programs specific to the
changing needs of Canadians, Ken has reached out to the world's communities
becoming involved in many ground-breaking initiatives. He has worked to
provide insightful strategies enhancing our daily lives while delivering
long-term, healthful solutions. Focused on improving the way people manage
the earth's resources, Ken proves that the smallest changes can make a
world difference.
Thrust on to the Canadian television scene in 1985, Ken has spent the past
16 years celebrating those things in life we sometimes take for granted. His engaging, playful personality takes gardening out of the dirt and into
our hearts. "It's not rocket science, it's gardening," Ken says to one
caller, and "throw it out, it's dead" he says to another during his live
television show Get Growing. From bugs to blight, from roses to shrubs the
questions come fast and furious and Ken's encyclopedic knowledge is
dazzling as he answers any and all questions without skipping a beat.
Ken Beattie's easy exuberance is infectious both on television and in
person. He makes 'humdrum' fun, solutions simple and gardening a great
reason to go out and play. Currently Ken is the horticulturist for Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, one of North America’s largest urban park.
Topic Synopsis
Finding Your Garden Style
What sort of gardener are you? Some of us thumb through countless design magazines, dreaming and planning exotic landscapes. Finding your own personal style of gardening and learning some of the basic `how to’ theory is well worth the effort. Join Ken as he pokes some fun at the way we all garden and come away with a wealth of prairie garden know how.
Decorating Your Outdoor Living Room
Gardens are much more than just turf a few shrubs and some flowers seasonally. Gardens or landscapes in general are extensions of our indoor living space and should be treated accordingly. Join Ken and learn some of the tricks of the trade to ensure that your space is maximized and fabulous.
The Avant Gardener – Styles and Trends for Prairie Gardens.
What’s hot and what’s not in the plant world for the Prairies and what some of the best dressed Canadian gardens will be sporting in 2010. Ken will discuss some of his favorite container combos, perfect partners and perhaps some of the garden calamities and typical landscaping traps. Bring a pen and paper there will be oodles of `oohs and aw’s’ to take note of.
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