Gardening Infographics by Nancy Shepard

The Ever Blooming Flower Garden by Lee Schneller 2009

When I was working in the technology industry, I saw firsthand how showing people information in a visual form was so much more powerful than looking at plain numbers and text. Now as a Master Gardener, I am thrilled to see artists interpret gardening and horticultural data into easy-to-understand graphics or what’s better known as infographics. Here are just a few I have come across and I’m sure you've seen great examples too.

Plants for Your Pond by Nancy Shepard

Nymphaea 'Colorado' Hardy Water Lily
Photo: Gardenia.net

If water gardening hasn't been in your landscape routine, don't be intimidated by the challenge of a new learning curve. It's not as difficult as you might expect. I have a small pond I got when I bought my house and over the years I've experimented with putting plants in it. (Fish will be my next year's experiment.)