"Four years ago, the world was locked down. We were all parked at home experiencing a new unknown future...." Read more here.
"Anyone in the nursery and garden industry has seen it, piles of empty black nursery pots that create an avalanche in the back of contractors' work trucks..." Read more here.
"As I pondered the content of this article, I thought it was an easy write. I know what I want as a designer working independently..." Read more here.
"When I think of the word community, I think of my family. I was the middle child of a large family, and we frequently moved as I grew up..." Read more here.
"Tucson, Arizona, was the 2023 APLD International Conference site—a warm respite from November in the chilly Pacific Northwest..." Read more here.
"A major goal of APLD is to educate members in the field of Professional Landscape Design. Core competencies are the basis for educational content development..." Read more here.
"The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on earth, living or dead, as we now have. That lays upon us..." Read more here.
"Recently, for the first time in our chapter's history, we reached the 'Over 100 Members' mark!..." Read more here.
"We are fortunate to work in an industry..." Read more here.
"Storytelling is one of the oldest ways of creating connection and understanding..." Read more here.
"What is it about the garden that offers us such renewal? Recently there has been..." Read more here.
"Not all of us have clients lucky enough to be connected to public sewer systems..." Read more here.
"Twenty-five years ago, a state chapter was formed to serve the Greater Seattle Area members..." Read more here.
"Every year, Seattle's WA State Convention Center comes alive with 'Spring Vibes as the landscape '..." Read more here.
"If faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see, Indiana Jones was mustering up every bit of faith he could. He was standing on a precipice..." Read more here.
"It has been my pleasure to serve as president and work with a dynamic board that strives to give purpose and meaning to your membership. Our membership has grown..." Read more here.
"Let me introduce the DEI Committee. This small but dedicated committee formed out of the recognition that we as a professional group need to work harder to foster a..." Read more here.
"As a community of landscape designers, we are professionals with similar work aspirations, industry perspectives and business relationships. In our daily activities..." Read more here.
"The APLD International Landscape Design Conference was held in Chicago, IL, July 21-July 25, 2022, and I had the glorious opportunity to attend. I spent time with..." Read more here.
"Inspiration and passion drive the creative process in ways that aren’t always tangible or logical. Inspiration can be found in some very strange places sometimes..." Read more here.
"It started with a desire to build and serve a community. Sharon Evans lived at the end of her street next to an overgrown corner vacant lot. She noticed people coming and going..." Read more here.
"I am not one to make New Year resolutions, but as January approaches and I take over my board responsibilities, I am thinking about smooth transitions, carrying on..." Read more here.
"I was 21 years old, at home for the winter holidays during my senior year of college, trying to get through a book of short stories by Edgar Allan Poe for fun..." Read more here.
"A year and a half ago, I wrote about "The New Normal" with reference to COVID-19 and how it was affecting our lives and businesses. It didn't really occur to me..." Read more here.
"I love my job as a landscape designer. I love the sparkle that my clients get when I show them the new plans for their gardens. I treasure the beautiful notes I receive..." Read more here.
"Where does the money go? This is a common quandary for most of us. In this article I will attempt to answer that question as it applies to our APLD finances..." Read more here.
"The POD program originally began as the Emerging Professionals Program (EPP) which connected new designers with seasoned mentors in small groups called pods..." Read more here.
"I understood that I have privilege and that I likely hold biases." Read more here.
"Three of our APLDWA Chapter members won national 2020 Service Awards from APLD. These awards were announced by Eric Gilby, PLA, the current APLD President..." Read more here.
"Yes, this is a platitude, but it also a sincere question that we ask when we meet a new client. We are a service industry and we want to help our clients to create a beautiful..." Read more here.
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"Yes, this is a platitude, but it also a sincere question that we ask when we meet a new client. We are a service industry and we want to help our clients to create a beautiful..." Read more here.
"What a strange trip it's been! Our personal, professional, and literal worlds have taken such a dramatic turn over the last 6 weeks that I, for one, can hardly recognize them." Read more here.
"Here we are, confronted with a new world; new ways to work, play, and love. Little did we know that when we celebrated the start of 2020 we would be where we are now." Read more here.
"My name is Kevin Monohan and I am our new Washington chapter president. I’ve been very fortunate and quite honored to follow Katie Weber into this presidential role." Read more here.
"Do you enjoy having opportunities to acquire new knowledge and hone your existing skills? Do you regularly attend the mini-symposiums / lectures / workshops..." Read more here.
"So many projects with so many clients to keep happy… how does one handle it? We're out there making promises, trying to get as much done each day as well... " Read more here.
"Value is an interesting thing. Commerce cannot exist without something of value transferring between parties. We need it to build a Brand and a Marketing strategy." Read more here.
"The annual APLD International Conference is just around the corner. It's July 25-29, and in case you haven't heard it's right here in Seattle. All conference events..." Read more here.
"APLD certification offers the focused designer industry accreditation through demonstrated knowledge and experience within the profession of landscape design..." Read more here.
"As I reflect over the successes of last year and prepare my thoughts on the benefits of membership, I think of all my wonderful partners who help make my business complete..." Read more here.
"The holidays are behind us and 2019 is gathering steam and thundering us straight into our busiest time of year as designers. Make note that I didn’t say we..." Read more here.
"One thing that I have learned during my 7 years as an APLD member is that there are so many hidden talents in our group. A few members are mounting a show..." Read more here.
"At the moment, the view from my office window includes the blooms from my Jelena witchhazel, new growth on my neighbor's Otto Luyken laurel hedge..." Read more here.
"Travel is an intensely personal experience. When I travel, I quickly see that different cultures tend to solve problems in different ways, and many appreciate..." Read more here.
"Recently a client asked me a great question: 'Where do you look for inspiration?' I've never had that question from a client, but seeing as she's an architect..." Read more here.
"This year's APLD conference was my seventh since 2006, and my fourth in four years. I've been to some fantastic places: Pasadena, Portland, San Francisco..." Read more here.
"I have discovered a spirit of sustainability that is deeply imbedded in the culture of the PNW. Generations are now all onboard--sharing principles..." Read more here.
"What’s the difference between a good photo and one that stops you in your tracks? At our May event David Perry schooled us with a dense and delightful..." Read more here.
" I remember an engaging conversation the first time I met Cass. Anyone who met Cass, even for a very brief time, was somehow impacted by her..." Read more here.
"As designers, we can create brilliant designs, but until they are built they are only pretty pictures. A team of crafts(wo)men to take our paper concepts..." Read more here.
"How do I develop a clientele? What type of insurance do I need? Where is the best place to buy plants, pots, stone, etc.? Designers new to our profession..." Read more here.
"Winter is a wonderful time to plan a "Garden Tour Road Trip" for the upcoming summer. I did this last winter with five friends who are fellow designers..." Read more here.
"As a design build contractor we are often asked to provide competitive bids on a designer's project. While my staff and I understand that most designers..." Read more here.
"The stormwater code is designed to protect people, property, and the environment by controlling how rainwater runs off streets, buildings, and parking lots..." Read more here.
"Why do I choose to add additional responsibilities by volunteering for APLDWA? I get much more out of volunteering than the time I spend..." Read more here.
"There are a myriad of advantages to belonging to APLD: certification, advocacy, lobbying, and increasing the professional standing of our trade..." Read more here.
"The membership changes reflect the need for our industry to grow and adapt to a continually evolving working environment..." Read more here.
"In the midst of a summer boasting record-breaking heat and no measureable rainfall, I had the good fortune to participate in the recent..." Read more here.
"APLD dedicates time and energy to advocating for our profession. Why do we do this? The right to practice landscape design..." Read more here.
"APLD WA design team and member volunteers strike gold and win Founder’s Cup at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show with their display..." Read more here.
"The Washington Chapter of APLD is one of the three largest chapters in the nation, the other two being California and New England...." Read more here.
"It has been twelve months of APLD events, meetings, e-mails, legislative and advocacy watchdogging, another flower and garden show, another conference..." Read more here.
"Whatever your reason may be for joining APLD we believe you'll find it to be a worthwhile professional community that offers tools and resources that strongly support..." Read more here.
"Volunteering is not a one-way street; the benefits to oneself are real, substantial, and rewarding. APLDWA is a thriving, well-peopled, successful organization..." Read more here.
"The Emerging Professionals Program (EPP) connects new designers with seasoned mentors in small groups that met periodically throughout the year and discussed issues..." Read more here.