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The Perennial Perennial Conference

John Friel

The Perennial Plant Conference in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, has educated, entertained and inspired perennial enthusiasts of every kind since 1983.

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Asheville Cats

John Friel

Depending on variables like square footage, coverage, location and species, a green roof can retain up to 100% of a 1-in. rain event.

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Memory Lane Milestones

John Friel

This project has dredged up tons of memories, mostly good, some fairly awful.

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Miscellany

John Friel

I’m in the process of writing a capsule PPA history. The first two installments are available on the Association’s website.

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Relief Valves

John Friel

“The weekend we opened, we had 300 people in the first 40 minutes.”

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Perennial Potpourri

John Friel

“We know it’s successful because people are stealing the plants.”

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Showtime!

John Friel

The International Festivals and Events Association named PFS the Best Event in the World, topping the Tournament of Roses, Kentucky Derby and Indy 500.

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Peeling the Onion

John Friel

Our concept of the world around us keeps changing.

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Don’t Just Sit There. Go Make Some.

John Friel

Can any day, any experience, be duplicated? Can a person be replaced?

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The More Things Change

John Friel

As a former catalogue writer, I shudder to think of my efforts falling under that stern gaze.