Indiana Flower + Patio Show - Celebrities & Speakers

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

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.

Kymbra Tucker Banner Flower House Kokomo

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

Cindy Kay Hall Four Seasons Florist CF, CFD, AIFD

Karen Mitchell Purdue University

Todd Jamenson 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:

1:30 pm - Peony 101 – How to Grow Amazing Peonies in Your Home Garden

2024 Speakers & Celebrities

JO ELLEN MEYERS SHARP Hoosier Gardener

Michelle Soupley AIFD, CFD, Design Manager

Abby Perry Abby's Garden Parties

Kymbra Tucker Banner Flower House Kokomo

Kayla Meyer Veggie & Vine

Cindy Kay Hall Four Seasons Florist CF, CFD, AIFD

Karen Mitchell Purdue University

Todd Jamenson Balanced Harvest Flower Farm

Kathryn Reeves Purdue Extension Master Gardener & Professor

Jennifer Butcher, AIFD, CFD Floral Director Indianapolis Fruit

Amy Keusch LavenderBerry Farm

Grace Morrow Banner Flower House

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