Luncheon Lecture with special guest India Hicks
Friday, June 21
Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lecture: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy an elegant seated luncheon on the
grounds of the show, and then remain for the entertaining and
educational speaker presentation.
One of this year’s keynote speakers at The Newport Flower Show will be internationally known lifestyle expert, India Hicks.
Ms. Hicks will delight guests with her talk titled “Live an Extraordinary Life.”
India Hicks is the author of three beautifully illustrated lifestyle
books, and is a former fashion model, TV personality, royal commentator
and preservationist.
She is the granddaughter of The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and her
godfather is the Prince of Wales.
Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is
Lady Pamela Hicks, whose father was the last viceroy of India, hence
India’s name.
Admission: Luncheon & Lecture $100/Lecture Only $50 (Both include one-day Show admission)
Luncheon Lecture with special guest Laura LeBoutillier
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Luncheon 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lecture 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Enjoy an elegant, seated luncheon on the grounds of the Show and then remain for an entertaining presentation with Laura LeBoutillier.
Get to know Laura LeBoutillier of Garden Answer in this Q&A style
presentation. During the presentation you’ll learn about Laura’s
journey to video fame and the passion for gardening that inspires her
videos.
Laura grew up around her parent’s garden center in Eastern Oregon. She
worked there for 10 years and in 2014 started making gardening YouTube
videos as a hobby along with her husband Aaron. After 2 short years of
creating online videos she amassed over 1 million followers. Today she
has over 2.5 million followers on Facebook and approaching half a
million on Youtube. This easily makes her the most watched gardener on
the internet.
Admission: Luncheon & Lecture $100/Lecture Only $50 (Both include one-day Show admission)
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At The Newport Flower Show
Presentation Schedule
Friday, June 21
Meet Audubon's Avian Ambassadors
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Lauren Parmelee, Senior Director of Education
Audubon Society of RI
For many decades, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island has dedicated both staff and resources to caring for raptors. Audubon works with rehabilitators across the Northeast to provide forever homes for previously injured birds. These avian ambassadors would not be able to survive if they were released back into the wild.
Preserving the Historic Trees of The Newport Mansions Estates
Noon
Nick Martin, Director of Bartlett Consulting
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bartlett Tree Experts, presenting sponsor of The Newport Flower Show, has been caring for the over 1,800 trees living on The Newport Mansions Estates for over two decades. Learn about best management practices for caring for historic trees, why we should care for trees throughout their entire life, and management and preservation struggles. The additional benefits of preserving trees, like creating and maintaining bird and other wildlife habitat, will also be discussed.
French Inspired Florals
2 p.m.
Sandra Sigman, founder/owner
Les Fleurs, Andover, MA
Sandra is an accomplished floral designer and co-founder of destination-worthy Les Fleurs flower shop in Andover, MA. Sandra is here today to show us how to create some of her dreamy and exquisite floral designs inspired by her many sojourns to France. And please visit Les Fleurs at Newport Flower Show, booths 18 F & 19F on the front lawn.
Saltwater Studio Marine Botanicals Demonstration
3 p.m.
Mary Jameson, artist/owner
Saltwater Studio, Newport, RI
A Marine Botanical is created in a similar way to flower pressing but native seaweed is used in this process. With ties directly related to Newport and the Victorian Era, Mary Jameson will demonstrate her method of creating marine botanical collages and discuss the historical ties to this art form.
Presentation Schedule
Saturday, June 22
Get Growing with Proven Winners!
11 a.m.
Valerie Rollins, Northeast Sales Rep
Four Star Greenhouses, Carleton, MI
Proven Winners abound at The Newport Flower Show! Valerie will show you how to use Proven Winners to bring abundant color and beauty to your garden.
Bonsai Made Easy
Noon
Jun Imabayashi & Ashley Carrier
New England Bonsai Gardens, Bellingham, MA
If you are curious about the ancient art of Bonsai, but are intimidated - Jun & Ashley will debunk myths and demonstrate the basics of bonsai culture. Please visit New England Bonsai Gardens at booth #55.
Bartlett Tree Experts Newport Mansions Tree Tour
1 p.m.
Christopher Fletcher, Arborist Representative
Bartlett Tree Experts, Seekonk, MA
Large Scale Design With Branches
2 p.m.
Julie Christina, Floral Designer
Christina Flower Co, Bristol RI
Inspired by the garden, Julie creates with the seasons in mind, using locally sourced materials and growing and foraging for her designs. With the Audubon theme in mind, branches will create a dramatic and elegant large scale arrangement.
Hand-made Garden Ornaments
3 p.m.
Teresa Mello, Owner
Dreamscape Designs, MA & RI
Teresa is a landscape designer and long-time volunteer with The Newport Flower Show. Learn how to bring your personality into the garden with simple, inexpensive and creative ideas for making garden accents.
Presentation Schedule
Sunday, June 23
Birds of Prey
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Mary-Beth Kaeser, President
Horizon Wings, Raptor Rehabilitation & Education
What are the features all raptors have in common? You can design a program of your own by choosing four raptors. Learn their individual stories as well as the characteristics and behaviors of each species.
Preserving the Historic Trees of The Newport Mansions Estates
Noon
Nick Martin, Director of Bartlett Consulting
Bartlett Tree Experts, presenting sponsor of The Newport Flower Show, has been caring for the over 1,800 trees living on The Newport Mansions Estates for over two decades. Learn about best management practices for caring for historic trees, why we should care for trees throughout their entire life, and management and preservation struggles. The additional benefits of preserving trees, like creating and maintaining bird and other wildlife habitat, will also be discussed.
Kokedama Made Easy
2 p.m.
Josephine Fowler
Puddingstone, Decatur, MI
Kokedama is the trendy, Japanese method for planting in hand-formed moss balls. The naturalistic look, of a plant growing without a pot, is both contemporary and eco-chic. Josephine is an expert at this method and will share her techniques for making your own. Please visit Puddingstone at Newport Flower Show booth # 4F & 5F on the front lawn.
Bartlett Tree Experts is the presenting sponsor of The Newport Flower Show. These lectures are free.