Stacy Hirvela
226 Lafayette Grand Haven, MI 49417
shirvela@gmail.com
616-498-3763
616-498-3763 [cell]

Honorarium:  Fees varies based on distance and audience size, all honoraria made as a donation to the Horticulture Research Institute.

Travel:  Varies depending on day and time of event.

Presentation Topics: Flowering shrubs: varieties, design, pruning, care, regional selections; how new plants are developed; edibles [fruit, vegetables, herbs]; gardening in containers & raised beds

Gardening Education: The New York Botanical Garden School of Professional Horticulture, class of 2002.

Gardening Experience: Rooftop gardener, New York, NY; Horticulturist, Tavern of the Green Restaurant, New York, NY; Garden Editor, Martha Stewart Living Magazine, New York, NY; Horticulturist & marketing specialist, Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, MI.  Home gardener for 22 years. Ms. Hirvela’s first book, Edible Spots & Pots, was published by Rodale in March 2014.  Learn more on her website www.StaceyHirvela.com.