Re: garden photos of sample plants

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C.L.

I do write and speak about plants that were sent to me if I like them 
and they do well. If they don't do well, I pretty much ignore them in 
terms of writing about them. If they are really bad, I might mention 
my disappointment, or if asked, express my opinion.

I think if the plants you pick are favorites, they are favorites. 
It's not like you are making a lifetime commitment. Plants can be 
favorites for the most recent season.

Photography does drive the print stuff I do, whether I shoot what's 
in my garden or use the grower's art. Photography is important for 
giving talks, too. If I have a photo of a plant that I don't like or 
didn't do well, I don't use the image or recommend the plant. Single 
plants w/companions or a grouping doesn't matter to me.

jems

>  The question I'd like you to weigh in on is this: If you are sent 
>several of a sample/new plant, does this make you more likely to 
>speak or write about that plant?  Provided, of course, that you like 
>the plant.  I'm asking this because I've just finished a post I do 
>regularly on my website (and now my blog) called "Fornari's 
>Favorites."  I realized as I reviewed past FF's that if someone sent 
>me three or more plants (notably annuals) that year I was more 
>likely to include them in my favorites and, later, in articles and 
>talks.  This is because I had enough plants to put in a garden and 
>take good photos of the plantings. These photos drive articles, 
>talks and website postings more than a single plant might, even if I 
>like the single sample plants. Anyone else have this experience? 
>Do your photos drive what you write/speak about?  Do you prefer to 
>take photos of a group of plants in a garden situation?
>C.L.
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