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Teresa O’Connor, Keynote Day 2

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1. Teresa O'Connor recounts her journey of building her gardening blog brand over 10 years through various social media platforms and opportunities. 2. She started the Seasonal Wisdom blog in 2009 and found early success engaging on Twitter, collaborating with other bloggers, and producing a podcast. 3. Over the years, her brand grew through opportunities like authoring a book, speaking at events, and partnering with companies, establishing herself as a leader in the gardening blog community.

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The Journey of Building A Brand Teresa O’Connor of Seasonal Wisdom 1 http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com
Please Fasten Your Seat Belts • A Quick Trip Back to Past • Various Stops Along the Way • Moving Forward – 7 Social Media Steps to Success • What’s Your Direction? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 2
But First, Let’s Rewind Back to ... http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 3 2009
My Journey Began • Professional Writer ... With strong background in marketing and PR. • Master Gardener ... Trying to break into gardening and food writing. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 4
Three Women Pushed Me On http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 5
Seasonal Wisdom Was Born • New blog • New creative direction • New way to network Baby Steps http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 6
2009 – 2011: Glory Years of Twitter • Lots of excitement • Everyone “new” • More interaction • Less self-promotion • Conversations galore • Many friendships began http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 7
GWA 2009 • First Tweet-Up Ever • Hosted by @HelenYoest • All “knew” each other • Instant recognition • Steps ahead already! http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 8
You Can Still Benefit from Twitter We’ll talk about HOW in a minute. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 9
Next Stops on Journey http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 10 But most of us met on Twitter...
Unexpected Side Trip • 3 Months on Twitter • Asked to Co-Author • First Crowd-Sourced Garden Book • Social Media Driven • Recipes, photos, ideas from across the globe http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 11
Grocery Gardening Team Other Authors: • Jean Ann Van Krevelan @JeanAnnVK • Amanda Thompsen @KissMyAster • Robin Ripley @RobinRipley http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 12 100 % Virtual Team
Next Stop? Podcasting http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 13 Nest In Style on iTunes Co-host: Jayme Jenkins @JaymeJenkins
Interviewed Nearly Everybody • Rosalind Creasy (Leader in Edible Landscaping) • Magazine editors, garden designers, book authors and more... Recorded on iPhone http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 14
Nest in Style Interviews • Garden designers like @SusanCohan (NYC metro) and @SweetRebecca (San Francisco) • Garden Show organizers like @JanetEndsley (Northwest Flower & Garden Show - @NWFGS) • Garden editors at @FineGardening @SunsetMag • Book authors like @DebraLBaldwin http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 15
Benefits of Podcasts • Met lots of people • Gained knowledge • Got great content • Built relationships • Showed skills http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 16
Nest in Style Hort Radio Monthly Segments for Horticulture Magazine http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 17
Next Stop? A New Look http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 18
Moved On to WordPress http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 19 Web design and technical help - Fern Richardson of LifeOnTheBalcony.com
Kicked Off with Week of Giveaways http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 20
Hasn’t Slowed Down Yet... http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 21
Trip Highlights http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 22
Garden2Blog with P. Allen Smith One of “Ten Great Garden Blogs,” P. Allen Smith. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 23
Two Years of Garden2Blog Invites http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 24
Best Part? Meet Other Bloggers http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 25 • @UrbanGardens • @OurLittleAcre • @LifeOnTheBlcny • @HelenYoest • @MulchMaven • @PunkRockGardens • And many more fun, talented writers...
Bing’s Summer of Doing Vertical Gardening Expert http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 26
Speaking Opportunities Panel on Incredible Edibles Talks from Boston to Boise http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 27 Joe Lamp’l, Willi Galloway and Graham Kerr “Galloping Gourmet”
Resource for Garden Companies Pleasant Valley/GrowOrganic.com Burpee’s Blog http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 28 Edible flowers video on company site Herb tips in Burpee’s blog
Media Source Gardening, Food, Folklore http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 29 Columbia News Wire Story Multiple Stories on Seasonal Folklore
Editors Started Calling http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 30
http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 31 National Garden Authors Team
What About Your Journey? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 32
Success You Want 1. Often when you’re most discouraged, the phone will ring. Keep moving forward. 2. It’s easy to forget what you’ve accomplished. Schedule time to pat yourself on back. 3. Success is much easier when you’re working with others. Find travel companions. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 33
Seven Steps to Social Media Success http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 34
#1 – Think Outside Yourself You are NOT alone: • Share like crazy • RT/FB shares/ G+ • Reach out to others • Join conversations • Promote more than self Social Media = Communityhttp://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 35
From the Very Beginning ... • Stories about others: – Favorite plants – Favorite projects – Favorite seasonal tips – Favorite recipes – Favorite books – Reviews of their books http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 36
Speaking of Recipes ... May Wine from OurLifeinIdaho.Blogspot.com Tomato Sauce from FoodandStyle.com http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 37
Four out of Five Hall of Fame Nominations for “Best Overall Blog” Already featured on SeasonalWisdom.com http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 38
#2 – Collaborate • Partner with others • Interview others • Form “support” groups • Link to each other Garden Designers Roundtable http://gdrt.wordpress.com/ http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 39
Guest Contributors http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 40 Plus! 5 Reasons Bloggers DON’T want Guest Posts @ TeresaTOconnor.com
#3 – Provide Value • Go the extra mile • “News they can use” • Links, photos, research, other sources • Think refrigerator journalism – would they hang this on fridge? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 41
#4 - Entertain • Show versatility • Give hard-to-find info • Do unexpected • Make them laugh Would you want to follow you on Twitter? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 42
#5 - Reciprocate • Repay “favors” • Show gratitude • Do unto others ... Reciprocity makes the social media world turn. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 43
BonBonBreak.com • Features other bloggers • Promotes weekly • Receives lots of RTs/shares Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook support http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 44
#6 – Step Up! • Speak at garden events • Do podcasts • Consider products • Support community • #gardenchat, #rosechat, #treechat, #groundchat http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 45
Gardeners on Twitter Brenda Haas @BG_garden #gardenchat @TheGardenChat Monday 9 p.m. ET Trends on Twitter Often reaches 100K folks via 100+ participants. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 46
Rose Lovers #RoseChat • Hosts: Chris VanCleave @RedneckRosarian, Teresa Byington @AGardenDiary • Podcast, Twitter chats, and more... http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 47
Gardeners on Pinterest • Pamela Price of Redwhiteandgrew.com • Vegetable Garden Bloggers + Garden Bloggers on Pinterest • Garden bloggers share posts, reach thousands http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 48
7 – Stay on the Right Path • What feels right? • Is it still fun? • Are you growing? • Showcasing your skills? • Time for new direction? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 49
Questions to Ask Yourself • What matters most to you? Fun? Portfolio? $? • What does “success” mean to you? • Advertising? Guest Posts? Giveaways? • Who could help with writing, photos, design? • What stories do you want to tell? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 50
Trip Report Summary 1. Blogging is a journey, filled with unexpected surprises. 2. You never quite know where you’ll end up. 3. Don’t go alone ... travel with others who inspire you. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 51
A Few More Travel Companions • Growing a Greener World @GGWTV • Leaf Magazine at @LeafMag • Theresa Loe @TheresaLoe • Robin Haglund @GardenMentor • Nancy Wallace @SassyNancy • Niki Jabbour @NikiJabbour • Annie Haven @GreenSoil • LaManda Joy @TheYarden • Carole Sevilla Brown @CB4wildlife • Kerry Michaels @ContainerGarden • Lynn Felici-Gallant @IndigoGardens • Chris McLaughlin @Suburban_Farmer • Maggie Lawrence @BackyardWisdom • Kathy Vilim @NativeGardener http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 52 Plus, so many more...
Wherever You’re Heading ... Enjoy the Ride http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 53
Any Questions? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 54 www.SeasonalWisdom.com
Photos Courtesy of Flickr and ... Amphalon Crazy House Capers Damian Gadal Enokson erjkprunczyk H is for Home Pamla J. Eisenberg Thrift Store Addict UpNorth Memories http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 55

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Teresa O’Connor, Keynote Day 2

  • 1. The Journey of Building A Brand Teresa O’Connor of Seasonal Wisdom 1 http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com
  • 2. Please Fasten Your Seat Belts • A Quick Trip Back to Past • Various Stops Along the Way • Moving Forward – 7 Social Media Steps to Success • What’s Your Direction? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 2
  • 3. But First, Let’s Rewind Back to ... http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 3 2009
  • 4. My Journey Began • Professional Writer ... With strong background in marketing and PR. • Master Gardener ... Trying to break into gardening and food writing. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 4
  • 5. Three Women Pushed Me On http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 5
  • 6. Seasonal Wisdom Was Born • New blog • New creative direction • New way to network Baby Steps http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 6
  • 7. 2009 – 2011: Glory Years of Twitter • Lots of excitement • Everyone “new” • More interaction • Less self-promotion • Conversations galore • Many friendships began http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 7
  • 8. GWA 2009 • First Tweet-Up Ever • Hosted by @HelenYoest • All “knew” each other • Instant recognition • Steps ahead already! http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 8
  • 9. You Can Still Benefit from Twitter We’ll talk about HOW in a minute. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 9
  • 10. Next Stops on Journey http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 10 But most of us met on Twitter...
  • 11. Unexpected Side Trip • 3 Months on Twitter • Asked to Co-Author • First Crowd-Sourced Garden Book • Social Media Driven • Recipes, photos, ideas from across the globe http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 11
  • 12. Grocery Gardening Team Other Authors: • Jean Ann Van Krevelan @JeanAnnVK • Amanda Thompsen @KissMyAster • Robin Ripley @RobinRipley http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 12 100 % Virtual Team
  • 13. Next Stop? Podcasting http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 13 Nest In Style on iTunes Co-host: Jayme Jenkins @JaymeJenkins
  • 14. Interviewed Nearly Everybody • Rosalind Creasy (Leader in Edible Landscaping) • Magazine editors, garden designers, book authors and more... Recorded on iPhone http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 14
  • 15. Nest in Style Interviews • Garden designers like @SusanCohan (NYC metro) and @SweetRebecca (San Francisco) • Garden Show organizers like @JanetEndsley (Northwest Flower & Garden Show - @NWFGS) • Garden editors at @FineGardening @SunsetMag • Book authors like @DebraLBaldwin http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 15
  • 16. Benefits of Podcasts • Met lots of people • Gained knowledge • Got great content • Built relationships • Showed skills http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 16
  • 17. Nest in Style Hort Radio Monthly Segments for Horticulture Magazine http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 17
  • 18. Next Stop? A New Look http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 18
  • 19. Moved On to WordPress http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 19 Web design and technical help - Fern Richardson of LifeOnTheBalcony.com
  • 20. Kicked Off with Week of Giveaways http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 20
  • 21. Hasn’t Slowed Down Yet... http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 21
  • 23. Garden2Blog with P. Allen Smith One of “Ten Great Garden Blogs,” P. Allen Smith. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 23
  • 24. Two Years of Garden2Blog Invites http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 24
  • 25. Best Part? Meet Other Bloggers http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 25 • @UrbanGardens • @OurLittleAcre • @LifeOnTheBlcny • @HelenYoest • @MulchMaven • @PunkRockGardens • And many more fun, talented writers...
  • 26. Bing’s Summer of Doing Vertical Gardening Expert http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 26
  • 27. Speaking Opportunities Panel on Incredible Edibles Talks from Boston to Boise http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 27 Joe Lamp’l, Willi Galloway and Graham Kerr “Galloping Gourmet”
  • 28. Resource for Garden Companies Pleasant Valley/GrowOrganic.com Burpee’s Blog http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 28 Edible flowers video on company site Herb tips in Burpee’s blog
  • 29. Media Source Gardening, Food, Folklore http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 29 Columbia News Wire Story Multiple Stories on Seasonal Folklore
  • 32. What About Your Journey? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 32
  • 33. Success You Want 1. Often when you’re most discouraged, the phone will ring. Keep moving forward. 2. It’s easy to forget what you’ve accomplished. Schedule time to pat yourself on back. 3. Success is much easier when you’re working with others. Find travel companions. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 33
  • 34. Seven Steps to Social Media Success http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 34
  • 35. #1 – Think Outside Yourself You are NOT alone: • Share like crazy • RT/FB shares/ G+ • Reach out to others • Join conversations • Promote more than self Social Media = Communityhttp://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 35
  • 36. From the Very Beginning ... • Stories about others: – Favorite plants – Favorite projects – Favorite seasonal tips – Favorite recipes – Favorite books – Reviews of their books http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 36
  • 37. Speaking of Recipes ... May Wine from OurLifeinIdaho.Blogspot.com Tomato Sauce from FoodandStyle.com http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 37
  • 38. Four out of Five Hall of Fame Nominations for “Best Overall Blog” Already featured on SeasonalWisdom.com http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 38
  • 39. #2 – Collaborate • Partner with others • Interview others • Form “support” groups • Link to each other Garden Designers Roundtable http://gdrt.wordpress.com/ http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 39
  • 40. Guest Contributors http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 40 Plus! 5 Reasons Bloggers DON’T want Guest Posts @ TeresaTOconnor.com
  • 41. #3 – Provide Value • Go the extra mile • “News they can use” • Links, photos, research, other sources • Think refrigerator journalism – would they hang this on fridge? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 41
  • 42. #4 - Entertain • Show versatility • Give hard-to-find info • Do unexpected • Make them laugh Would you want to follow you on Twitter? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 42
  • 43. #5 - Reciprocate • Repay “favors” • Show gratitude • Do unto others ... Reciprocity makes the social media world turn. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 43
  • 44. BonBonBreak.com • Features other bloggers • Promotes weekly • Receives lots of RTs/shares Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook support http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 44
  • 45. #6 – Step Up! • Speak at garden events • Do podcasts • Consider products • Support community • #gardenchat, #rosechat, #treechat, #groundchat http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 45
  • 46. Gardeners on Twitter Brenda Haas @BG_garden #gardenchat @TheGardenChat Monday 9 p.m. ET Trends on Twitter Often reaches 100K folks via 100+ participants. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 46
  • 47. Rose Lovers #RoseChat • Hosts: Chris VanCleave @RedneckRosarian, Teresa Byington @AGardenDiary • Podcast, Twitter chats, and more... http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 47
  • 48. Gardeners on Pinterest • Pamela Price of Redwhiteandgrew.com • Vegetable Garden Bloggers + Garden Bloggers on Pinterest • Garden bloggers share posts, reach thousands http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 48
  • 49. 7 – Stay on the Right Path • What feels right? • Is it still fun? • Are you growing? • Showcasing your skills? • Time for new direction? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 49
  • 50. Questions to Ask Yourself • What matters most to you? Fun? Portfolio? $? • What does “success” mean to you? • Advertising? Guest Posts? Giveaways? • Who could help with writing, photos, design? • What stories do you want to tell? http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 50
  • 51. Trip Report Summary 1. Blogging is a journey, filled with unexpected surprises. 2. You never quite know where you’ll end up. 3. Don’t go alone ... travel with others who inspire you. http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 51
  • 52. A Few More Travel Companions • Growing a Greener World @GGWTV • Leaf Magazine at @LeafMag • Theresa Loe @TheresaLoe • Robin Haglund @GardenMentor • Nancy Wallace @SassyNancy • Niki Jabbour @NikiJabbour • Annie Haven @GreenSoil • LaManda Joy @TheYarden • Carole Sevilla Brown @CB4wildlife • Kerry Michaels @ContainerGarden • Lynn Felici-Gallant @IndigoGardens • Chris McLaughlin @Suburban_Farmer • Maggie Lawrence @BackyardWisdom • Kathy Vilim @NativeGardener http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 52 Plus, so many more...
  • 53. Wherever You’re Heading ... Enjoy the Ride http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 53
  • 55. Photos Courtesy of Flickr and ... Amphalon Crazy House Capers Damian Gadal Enokson erjkprunczyk H is for Home Pamla J. Eisenberg Thrift Store Addict UpNorth Memories http://garden-bloggers-conference.com/ Copyright Teresa Connor SeasonalWisdom.com 55