Media
In the Press:
 Fine Gardening Magazine: I have a short article printed on page 25 in the August 2010 magazine about one of my favorite plants, Alstroemeria ‘The Third Harmonic’, a pretty orange Peruvian Lily that’s an easy to grow cut flower here on the North Coast. |
 North Coast Journal: New York Times bestselling author and local garden writer Amy Stewart interviewed me in the North Coast Journal about the new field of garden coaching and what it’s all about.
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 North Coast Journal: Part two of Amy Stewart’s article in the North Coast Journal highlighted some specific ways you can work with a garden coach to get the best results in your garden.
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 Garden Rant: In our interview, Amy Stewart was intrigued by the idea of horticultural professionals bringing tools to consultations for homeowners to test drive.
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 Turf Magazine: “An edible landscape is more than a garden, it is a landscape with beautiful aesthetics that is functional at the same time,” said Shaljian. “It ends up looking more like a traditional landscape than a farm.”
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 Christian Science Monitor: “Gardens in magazines appear restful and serene. But talk to homeowners facing overgrown yards, and they use words like "intimidating" and "frustrating." Their backyards cry out for a firm hand and a Mr. Universe-style shape up.”
Read more here: Christian Science Monitor – Stymied? Huddle With A Garden ‘Coach’! |
 Lowes for Pros: “People are getting bored with the same old ‘blah’ landscape,” says Schmidt. “When something’s regionally appropriate, it’s more special and brings some interest to the garden.”
Read more here: Lowes for Pros: Innovative Landscaping Ideas for 2010 |
 Wildlife artist Susan Fox: “Had a terrific consultation with garden coach Genevieve Schmidt (see her North Coast Gardening blog on the blogroll).” “After two hours with Genevieve, I definitely have a better grasp of the big picture.”
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Community Events:
 Pastels on the Plaza 2009: Artist Trevor Shirk did a lovely job on my square for this event, which benefits the North Coast Children’s Center.
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 Trinidad Garden Event: This garden show cheers up my spring every year, with local vendors and speakers sharing their goods and expertise to benefit two local civic groups. I sponsor their web presence for the event.
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 Pastels on the Plaza 2008: Artist Trevor Shirk was inspired by a Trillium photo he took at Redwood Park. Despite the rain, a good time was had by all at this benefit event.
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