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Getting to the root of home gardening problems is Paul James's
specialty, and his passion is sharing all-natural approaches on
his HGTV "Gardening by the Yard" show. The gardening guru appears
April 21-23 at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
in Walt Disney World Resort to open the popular Great American
Gardener series, presented in partnership with the American Horticultural
Society. Some of the most respected gardeners and nature experts
in the country reveal tips and entertaining stories during the
festival. Open to all Epcot guests, the series runs every Friday,
Saturday and Sunday from April 21 through June 11 at 11 a.m. and
2 p.m. Scheduled to appear:
- Paul James (April 21-23) -- Host of HGTV's "Gardening
by the Yard," James draws on his vast horticulture knowledge
to answer gardening questions and provide helpful insights into
America's top hobby.
- Roger Swain (April 28-30) -- Former host of PBS's "Victory
Garden," Swain will demonstrate simple, effective gardening tricks
and techniques which he has shared with viewers during his 15
years on the air.
- Clyde Butcher and Robert L. Bendick Jr. (May 5-7) --
Renowned wilderness photographer Clyde Butcher, who explores
the natural environment through stunning black and white images,
offers outdoor photography tips. Robert L. Bendick Jr., The Nature
Conservancy's southeast division vice president, shares details
about the Conservancy's role in creating Disney's Wilderness
Preserve.
- Raymond Western (May 12-14) -- A Guerlain perfume specialist,
Western offers insights into the world of fragrance and the intimate
relationship between plants and perfume, such as those displayed
at the Fragrance Garden located at the France pavilion.
- Jaret Daniels (May 19-21) -- A University of Florida
butterfly expert and conservatory curator, Daniels gives the
inside scoop on how to landscape a garden to attract butterflies.
- Pat Lanza (May 26-28) -- Known for her book "Lasagna
Gardening," Lanza discusses how to use household refuse to improve
gardens and techniques for great gardens with less work.
- Robert Bowden (June 2-4) -- Gardening expert and director
of the lush Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Bowden talks about
great shrubs and trees for all regions of Florida.
- Tom MacCubbin (June 9-11) -- Central Florida gardening
personality, author of "The Edible Landscape" and co-author with
Georgia Tasker of "Florida Gardener's Guide (2nd edition)," MacCubbin
talks about minimal maintenance landscaping and using container
gardens to increase the types of plants gardeners can grow successfully.
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