Source Guide 126
The Meadow Revolution: John Greenlee on Grasses; A harvest of Heirloom Tomatoes; Hollywood Living Legend: Mickey Rooney; Dave's Favs: Helenium, Hellebore; Fruit Bats.
The Meadow Revolution: John Greenlee on Grasses.
John Greenlee is the nation's Grass Guru, orchestrating stunning landscapes of grasses to create rich meadow
gardens. His meadows are low care, drought tolerant, and pesticide free while adding color, movement and
light to gardens and public landscapes.
His nursery, Greenlee Nursery, in Chino, CA is open by appointment only, but a visit is well worth the effort.
There you can see newly planted grass gardens and see samples of every grass that Greenlee offers. You can
also purchase grasses online or by phone. Greenlee sells a huge selection of grasses suitable for every
climate in the nation.
Greenlee is also author of the award winning book, The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses.
Greenlee Nursery
15993 El Prado Rd.
Chino, CA 91708
909-393-6004
www.GreenleeNursery.com
The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses by John Greenlee is available at
www.Amazon.com
A harvest of Heirloom Tomatoes, Cynthia Geske at Love Apple Farm
Cynthia Geske grows hundreds of incredible, tasty, and colorful heirloom tomatoes at her charming
farmhouse in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Along with tomatoes she has extensive flower gardens, dahlias
and a collection of exotic chickens.
Love Apple Farm is open for visits on Monday 9-6pm, Thursday 9-6pm and Saturday 9-4pm.
The self-service tomato stand offers tomatoes, seedlings, fruit, preserves and jams.
Cynthia Geske also offers classes in growing better tomatoes and education on heirloom varieties.
Please visit her website for a schedule of upcoming talks.
Love Apple Farm
9299 Glen Arbor Road
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
831-588-3801
www.LoveAppleFarm.biz
Hollywood Living Legend: Mickey Rooney and his talented wife, Jan.
Mickey Rooney is one of the best loved actors of stage and screen. His movies run the gamut of
comedy to serious drama. He is still performs on stage and television with his own unique form
of entertainment. Jan is a powerhouse of creative energy who has captured the hearts of
audiences wherever she performs.
This Hollywood couple is currently touring with their new show "Lets Put on a Show." For more
information on show dates or air times for Mickey's movie and television roles visit his official
website,
www.mickeyrooney.com.
Dave's Favs
Plants seen on today's show are available at independent garden retailers throughout the country and from select sources listed below:
Helenium hybrid 'Mardi Gras'
Bluestone Perennials
7211 Middle Ridge Rd.
Madison, OH 44057
800-852-5243
www.bluestoneperennials.com
Hellebore hybrid 'Silver Lace'
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Additional plants seen today courtesy of Monrovia Growers
Please visit the Monrovia website for a list of retailer garden centers that offer fine handcrafted Monrovia plants.
Fruit Bats
The beautiful and beneficial fruit bats video seen on today's show courtesy of Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR 97221-9704
503-226-1561
www.oregonzoo.org
Additional information sources for today's show were provided by Pacific Horticulture.
Pacific Horticulture brings the best of West Coast gardening to readers quarterly.
Learn more and subscribe at www.pacifichorticulture.org
Dave's Levi Brand Denim Shirt courtesy of Heritage House
www.BoysSuits.com
Dave's Big Sur Jade Maori Punamu Necklace by Justis Daniels.
Available at Big Sur Local Color Gallery,
www.bigsurlocalcolor.com
