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GardenThymeGirl

Hometown:

Arden, NC

Gardening Experience:

Expert

About Me:

My name is Dawn Pomraning and after 20 years of working as a Human Resource Manager and Recruiter in the Air Force I am now combining my love of people and plants. I went back to school again and I am now a practicing Horticulturist/Landscape Designer. Thanks to great teachers, I was the top Horticulture student and I later represented my school as one of the top students at the state level. I am also a NC Certified Plant Professional. Plants and people--what a great combination!

I spent Summer 2007 at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA working in a horticulture education internship--summers are very hot in GA. I'm also very fortunate--Clemson Univ has just accepted me into their Masters of Landscape Architecture program.

I'm also proud to be a member of the "Gals in Green". We are a casual group of horticulturists/designers/plant geeks who support and nourish each other in our "green" professions. As a group we visit nurseries, gardens and especially the eating establishments that serve good wine. We donate our time and talents to the Bullington Center (Henderson), NC Arboretum and Habitat for Humanity to name a few. The Hendersonville newspaper featured us a couple of months ago--"The Gals in Green find Horticulture". I am also a member and Vice President of Membership for the Land of Sky Toastmasters in Arden. I can talk about many things, but teaching others about horticulture is my real passion.

Education is another passion of mine--I love school! My grandmother was a model example of "You are never too old" to start school. She started school in her late 40s and finished with a PhD. Her grades were also perfect--4.0 GPA. Fortunately, I have benefited from earning a few degrees--Human Resources, Buss/Mngt/ and Horticulture. They all have served me well in my profession. I'm thankful and humbled for the opportunity to be able to advance my education. Lastly, I work as a seasonal reserve member of Biltmore Floral Display during the holidays when my profession slows down. My life and profession are full of rich experiences--great people, challenges that help me grow and plants galore. I am thankful for everyday and all the daily experiences I encounter.

Website:

gardenthymehorticulture.com

Favorite Plants:

I love most plants as a rule--the textures, colors, shapes, foliage, blooms and fragrances--a well-designed landscape has all of these characteristics in mind. There is always something captivating all year long in my garden.

Garden as a hobby?

Yes

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