Every garden story has a beginning. Sometimes it could be an annual gathering of words or a perennial offering of wisdom to be remembered along one’s garden journey. Sometimes it is the silence of the writer when the world moves too fast and beauty in the garden is fleeting.
At Cottage in the Court, Teri Speight finds the beauty of the garden. Forming garden conversations, discovering resilient plants and people, Cottage in the Court is her place to share the beauty that surrounds us. Whether you seek a speaker to inspire, to reflect on the gifts of nature, or to share knowledge on a specific topic, allow Teri to engage in your garden community.
Teri Speight, Author, Speaker, Freelance Writer, is the author of Black Flora, Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard (Timber Press). She is also the co-author of The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City (Quarto). Her words have been quoted in the NY Times, Martha Stewart, the Washington Post, and other well-known publications.
From childhood, Teri has always had her hands in the soil of Washington, DC, and beyond. The garden is where Teri finds healing, calm in difficult times, and peace. Her goal is to share the love of gardening and reconnect others to the soil. African Americans have had quite the journey, embracing the earth from the familiar to the unfamiliar soils of a new land. Over time, we have learned to use our genetic remembrance to cultivate new ways to incorporate culture in our gardens. Connect with her on @cottageinthecourt.bsk.social, Pinterest, Instagram @cottageinthecourt, or visit http://cottageinthecourt.com.
Interested in a speaking engagement or workshop? My topics include:
- Shade Gardening: No sun? No problem! Learn the best shade plants for the Mid-Atlantic region, how to combine them to create a calming oasis in your yard, and how to care for them.
- Xeric Gardens: Say what? Drought is a fact of life, but you don’t have to give up gardening because of it. I’ll teach you and your group how to plant a low-water landscape that’s high on curb appeal.
- Planting & Designing Container Gardens: This can be a hands-on workshop (material fees separate) or a demonstration. Your choice. Learn how to create long-lasting, snazzy container gardens for any season.
- Gardening 101: Are you and your group new to gardening and intimidated about getting started? Let’s get you on the right track with easy steps to get growing. Please let me know if you’re interested in growing edibles or want to focus on flowers and landscaping.
- The Garden as a Place of Resilience: How does gardening affect our spirit? Do we find peace in the weeds, or is it just something else to do? Allow me to share how I have found the garden to be a place of healing as well as a place to build up our inner resilience to a very new world.
Please email teri@cottageinthecourt.com for further assistance and scheduling.