Garden to the MAX! with Award-winning Author Teresa Woodard

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Davidsonville Store

Cost: $25 per ticket

Capacity: Limited to 100 participants

For anyone who has ever made room for just one more plant, this inspiring talk is for you. Join award-winning author Teresa Woodard as she explores the bold, joyful world of maximalist garden design, based on her newest book Garden to the Max: Joyful, Visionary, Maximalist Design. Through stunning imagery and real-world examples, Teresa will share how gardeners across the country curate lush plant collections, layer boldly, and create dramatic, nature-supporting spaces without tipping into chaos.

As part of Homestead Gardens’ annual Spring Kick-Off (March 14-22), Garden to the MAX! offers a rare opportunity to start the season with clarity, confidence, and a fresh design perspective, just as spring gardening is getting underway. Shake off your winter hibernation and get energized for the spring!

What You’ll Learn:

What defines maximalist garden design and how to apply it intentionally

How to curate plant collections that feel bold, layered, and cohesive

Ways to use color, texture, and repetition without overwhelming a space

Techniques for creating drama in gardens of all sizes, from patios to landscapes

How maximalist gardens can support birds, pollinators, and wildlife

What You’ll Receive:

Inspiration and practical ideas for designing a highly personalized garden

A 20% off coupon valid for same-day purchases

An opportunity to purchase books and attend a book signing following the talk

Books will be available for purchase, and Teresa Woodard will be signing copies after the event.

About the Presenter

Teresa Woodard is an award-winning author and magazine writer/editor with a deep passion for garden design and plant communities. She is the author of Garden to the Max: Joyful, Visionary, Maximalist Design (Timber Press 2025), co-author of American Roots: Lessons and Inspiration from Designers Reimagining Our Home Gardens (Timber Press 2022), and co-author of The Gravel Garden: Visionary, Drought-Defying, Naturalistic Designs (Timber Press 2027).

With a 16-year writing career that includes award-winning garden content for publications like Better Homes & Gardens and Country Gardens, Teresa currently serves as contributing garden editor at Midwest Living. Outside of her editorial work, she gardens at her home near Columbus, Ohio, volunteers at an urban youth garden, and advises America in Bloom communities across the country.

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