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“Vertically Inclined” teaches attendees how to garden in an urban setting

The second installment in the Lunch in the Gardens series was held Jan. 20.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 8:01 p.m. January 20, 2017
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Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens was packed with green thumbs Jan. 20 at Lunch in the Gardens: Vertically Inclined. The event was part of the lunch and learn series that started in October and aims to teach gardeners new skills, foster a new appreciation for nature and raise funds for Selby Gardens’ community outreach education programs, international research and conservation efforts and world-class horticulture displays.


This installment featured landscaping expert Seth Stottlemyer of Oasis Gardenscapes, who taught attendees how to create vertical gardens when planting with limited space.

Co-Chairwomen Emily Walsh and Molly Schechter
Co-Chairwomen Emily Walsh and Molly Schechter
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Clare Segall and Margie Barancik
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Chris Currie and Elaine Crouse
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Terry Stottlemyer, Allison Stottlemyer, speaker Seth Stottlemyer and John Laskey
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Nat McCulloch and Allison Archbold
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Lera Juno and Phyllis Kirtley
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Sherry Chapman and Marcia Ward
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Carol Maher, Ann Madden and Carolyn Fuccy
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Shelley Sarbey and Janet Hunter
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Jaya Velliky, Anna Foster and Teri Hansen
Guests bid on several orchids during lunch.
Guests bid on several orchids during lunch.
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