Accolades

Radio, television, newspapers, magazines as well as her peers and competition have all praised the work of Garden Diva Designs after their contact with various projects.

Fine Gardening - August 2005

Contributing Author status gained with submission of cover article,"Creating a Scene", giving practical effective steps to crafting head turning spaces.

" She uses skills that she has learned in the arts to create gardens tailored to her clients' and their families' needs and personalities."

Fine Gardening -Special Issue "Plant Combinations" June 2005

" A deft use of contrasting scale is the key to (the plan's) success..."

Bill Shumacher - President Springtime Landscape
- June 2004

" ...the landscape truly looks brilliant...I love to walk around it, and be in it, and it absolutely is perfect for the house."

In the Garden with Mike Darcy - July 2004
Mr. Darcy asked Laura on his radio and televisions shows four times this year. They discussed gardening and hardscape with the GardenDiva's own garden as a focus.

" It was a great segment for me to do and I loved her garden, both front and back.  We got some really nice emails at the station. "

Dan Hinkely - Owner
Heronswood Nursery & Author in "Garden Showcase" magazine
- July 2003

" I wanted to drop you a note ever since this weekend to tell you how completly smitten I was by your garden. One of the most exciting and personal spaces I have ever seen. Bravo! Magnifico!"

Fine Gardening - June 2004
Featured on the back Cover special "Capitvating Combinations" regarding creating unique and engaging planting plans.

" ...the beauty of contrasting form is established..."

Horticulture - April 2004
This article featured "Pioneers of Design" showcasing Laura's unique and innovative talents.

"...– a fearless use of hardscape, both traditional and non-traditional; deft orchestration of plants; and a meticulous attention to detail..."

Homes & Gardens of the Northwest - May 2003
This front cover article in the Oregonian featured Laura's personal garden with a complete photo layout to complement the interview.

"One of those rare people with a vision and the patience to see it though..."

Pacific Horticulture - March 2003
Honorable mention in "Greatest Gardens of the Northwest."