Teresa woodard  

monday january 25th, 2027, 7:30 pm, via zoom only

Garden to the Max

Teresa Woodard is an award-winning garden writer, author, and contributing garden editor at Midwest Living magazine. Her stories have appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, Country Gardens, The American Gardener, and other national publications. She is the author of Garden to the Max and Grow a Chaos Garden, and co-author of The Gravel Garden and American Roots. Her work has earned multiple GardenComm Laurel Media Awards, including two Gold Awards in 2026 for Garden to the Max. Through her books, articles, and presentations, Teresa celebrates creative gardeners, inspiring landscapes, and fresh approaches to gardening that encourage people to embrace nature's beauty and possibilities. She gardens on two acres near Columbus, Ohio, volunteers at a youth garden and serves as an advisor to America in Bloom.

For those compelled to make room for “just one more plant,” this talk is for you! Inspired by her book Garden to the Max: Joyful, Visionary, Maximalist Design (Timber Press, 2025), Teresa takes you on a colorful journey across the country, featuring gorgeous images by photographer Bob Stefko of 20 maximalist gardens. Discover how these creative gardeners break rules, curate plant collections, embrace bold colors, layer plants, and pack spaces with personality. From exuberant tropical paradises to wildlife-friendly habitats and jam-packed patios, Teresa shares inspiring ideas for creating artful, abundant gardens that celebrate personal style, support nature, and bring joy.