Contained Brilliance: How to Container Garden Like a Pro by Cindy Funes
Schedule
Fri Feb 06 2026 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am
UTC-08:00Location
3201 Smith Ave, Everett, WA 98201-4579, United States | Everett, WA
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Topic: Contained Brilliance: How to Container Garden Like a Pro
Description:
Ready to take your container gardening to the next level? In Contained Brilliance,
professional container gardener and educator Cindy Funes shares her go-to methods, practical advice, and creative insights to help you garden with confidence and style.
This visually rich digital presentation covers the essential building blocks of successful container gardening, including: Color theory tips to elevate your arrangements. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to liven up your patio or a professional aiming to sharpen your skills, you’ll walk away with real-world how-to’s, plenty of pro tips, and loads of inspiring container combinations to spark your creativity.
Choosing the right container
Must-have tools for every container gardener (with a downloadable PDF checklist!)
Soil basics for healthy, thriving plants
Smart plant selection for every season
Easy-to-understand design principles
Cost:
$110 for the entire series, if purchased in advance. Tickets for individual sessions will be available for $30, starting January 1st, based on availability. Limited space available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.gardenlectures.com
Speaker Profile:
Founder of Garden Revelry | Professional Container Gardener | Container Gardening
Educator and Speaker. Cindy Funes is a certified professional horticulturist, award-winning container garden designer, online course creator, and content contributor to MarthaStewart.com. She’s also the creative force behind Garden Revelry, where she brings joy, practicality, and a touch of whimsy to container gardening.
With over 17 years of hands-on experience designing, installing, and maintaining container gardens, Cindy specializes in transforming outdoor living spaces into vibrant, beautiful seasonal displays that reflect both artistry and horticultural expertise.
As a passionate educator and speaker, Cindy connects with audiences by bringing a warm, encouraging style that invites others to discover the joy of container gardening.
She offers practical advice and enjoys sharing the many insights she’s gathered throughout her career. Cindy celebrates individual creativity, encouraging the unique personal touches that make each planting truly special.
Through Garden Revelry, Cindy’s mission is to inspire a love for container gardening, make it approachable, empower others with practical know-how, and spark creativity.She believes container gardening should be fun, fulfilling, transformative and just a little
bit magical.
When she’s not knee-deep in plants and potting soil, Cindy enjoys spending time in her
own garden, travelling, hiking, reading, and playing cards with friends. And when it’s truly time to unwind, you’ll find her relaxing with her family and faithful companion, Tucker.
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