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Dear Reader,
I’m so excited to let you know Linda Guy , my plant introduction partner-in-crime, recently received the 1830 Award, presented by the Charleston (South Carolina) Horticultural Society in recognition of her commitment to botanical pursuits that have further enriched the greater Charleston horticultural community.
The 1830 Award is presented to honor exemplary horticultural service and creative vision in the Lowcountry.
Linda was nominated by friend and fellow horticulturist Kari Whitley of Scout Horticultural Consulting. Whitley spoke eloquently of Linda and her many contributions stating…
“The founders of this society were dedicated plantsmen and included plant collectors and breeders like Joel Poinsett, for whom the Poinsettia is named, and Philip Noisette, the developer of the Noisette class of roses. Linda’s passion and career fit perfectly into this distinguished list.”
Linda has traveled around the world with great horticultural plant collectors like: Tony Avent, Ted Stephens and Dan Hinkley, searching for new plants.
Jim Martin, Director of the Charleston Parks Conservancy explained…
“Not a day goes by when Linda isn’t sharing her passion for plants. In fact, the most common phrase in her everyday life has been, would you like to try growing one?”
Dan Hinkley, internationally distinguished plantsmen and horticulturist wrote…
“While her plant introductions have certainly made a national impact, it is her commitment to gardening in the Southeast that has helped to make an even larger impact in a regional sense. It cannot be overstated that a hands-on approach to plantsmenship, beginning in one’s own garden, is what has lasting impact in any plant introduction scheme. Linda’s approach should be both emulated by others that follow her as well as be recognized for the inherent good that has resulted.”
I truly believe that a plant introduction company run by two nearly crazy, plant-collecting people makes for a really great plant introduction company.
Don’t you?
I’m so proud of Linda. This was an award well deserved and it reaches well beyond the Lowcountry. Please congratulate her on this exemplary accomplishment.
Share your feelings about the award, share plant sharing stories or let her know how much you appreciate her hard work to support the horticulture and nursery industry on the Plants Nouveau Facebook page .
Happy Weeding,
Angela Treadwell-Palmer
President, Plants Nouveau
P.S. Speaking of plant collecting and introducing new plants – here’s one of Linda’s new favorites – and mine too!
Aloe x humilis ‘Spineless Hedgehog‘
An upright, urn-shaped aloe, Hedgehog blooms with spikes of coral-red flowers in spring and again in late summer. This is the perfect plant for hot, dry locations, and it makes quite an impression in the front border or as a container specimen, offering months of vibrant color.
If it isn’t cold hardy in your region, do what we do and bring in doors for months of enjoyment near a sunny window. As long as you don’t bring it in wet after a big, fall rainstorm or over water it during the winter, it will thrive indoors and be ready to go the following spring when you can out it back outside.
Size: 20″ tall by 18-22″ wide
USDA hardiness zones: 9-11
Sun/shade: full sun
Soil: well drained garden soil
Moisture: can handle extremely dry, well drained soils
Diseases and pests: none known
Landscape use: Xeric gardens, small urban gardens, containers
Market appeal/Uniqueness: An upright, urn-shaped Aloe, ‘Hedgehog’ blooms with spikes of coral-red flowers in spring and again in late summer. The perfect plant for hot, dry locations, this attractive succulent makes quite an impression in the front border or as a container specimen, offering months of vibrant color.
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