Introduction to How the Seminars are Organized
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Introduction to How the Seminars are Organized

by Doug

This video describes the process we're using to set up and run the videos - by watching it you'll get a better sense of what we're all trying to do.

Please add your comments about this - I read them all even though I may not respond directly.


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Introduction to How the Seminars are Organized

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Re Seminars Organization
by: Zoe

I really enjoyed the video and the idea you present about how the upcoming seminars will be organized. Maybe it's too early in the process, but no fee for the seminars was mentioned, or how often they would be held; once a week? Once a month? I like the video format as I have to see something in order to hear it. You mentioned a format-something like web n r(?). Don't have a clue as to what that is.
Sounds great!
by: Shelly

Your writer-to-reader approach sounds great! As far as the forms, I am new to this so I am willing to try any/all formats. Thanks so much!
webinars or seminars
by: beth norton

doug, i loved the webinars but if u cant get to then i would love to do the seminars as well. i just love to learn all i can about everything and u seem to be a very informative kind of guy !!! thanx for being......
Seminars etc etc
by: Laine

Keep up the great work you do for us all.Thanks
Video scheduled on certain Day always (Monday, etc.)
by: Robert G.

Good Job Doug,
Video should be always maybe on the same day, maybe once a week or once every two weeks so we can plan to maybe watch the next one. If you are too busy that week, then just state so and that a video will be out next week on say Wednesday instead.
Video's are Great
by: Cheryl S

Hi Doug

Just listened to your video on how you want to do the webinars ....... sounds great & look forward to them.
Have a great day !!!!
CJS
Video was great
by: Grammadirt

I read the newsletters, listened to the webinars and now watched the first video. All forms have their own advantages so will continue to keep in touch which ever way I can at the time. Specific days and time don't work, but love to have the opportunity to watch, listen, and read when my time is available.

One area that I think can only be covered visually is pruning. Have read many books and they just don't answer it for me. Shrubs, trees, roses, etc. They aren't all the same yet the books don't seem to treat them differently. The time line isn't as important to me (zone 3) than to most, so whenever you do it for the majority will be a month or so early for us (35 and snow last nite, May 11th.

Keep up the great work!
You are the best!
by: Carol

First of all I'd like to thankyou for all your time & effort spent on your videos, webpage, blog, etc....
I personally seemto learn best through seeing & doing, so therefore videos are my preference.
I am at an advantage being in a zone 2 so anything posted as "Today" will not happen for me for a couple of weeks. Everything you do is a benefit for many gardeners and much appreciated, keep up the great work.
Seminars
by: P J, Maine

Just watched the video and it looks very exciting.
At 72 it is wonderful to still find nature and gardening with so much yet to learn and you
are a fantastic teacher/friend.
Novice Viewpoint!
by: Nancy

Thank you Doug for all your hard work and enthusiasm in bringing so much useful information to gardeners everywhere! As a novice any and all info is so very much appreciated - especially if it is organized under specific topics (like your new format will be) and I really like the video since it will be more flexible to fit into people's time frames. Everyone learns by seeing and doing so I'm sure the videos will be a hit :)) Keep up the great work and please thank your wife for allowing you to pursue your passion for gardening!!
Good idea
by: McMary

I very much like the "new way", the readers determining what they would like to learn about. Timing will be crucial. Leaving the polls, etc. out there long enough for people to answer them but not so long it becomes old news. I appreciate the comments about people not wanting to sit and listen to the webinars but I have to say to them, give it a chance. I didn't think I would want to sit and listen either but ended up loving the one I did sign on to. I like this idea very much also. Thanks, Doug.
Timely topics are the way to go
by: Fate

I thoroughly enjoy reading all your writings. Webinars not so much as I prefer to read on my schedule.
My main request would be that things are relevant to the garden TODAY. At this time of year we are planting, so advice and tips on soil ammendnent, the greatest perennial ever, bulletprood annuals etc are the things that I want to be reading about.
Just my humble opinion.
Good ideas, "but..."
by: Anonymous

Doug, thanks for the new concept. It will work if you leave enough time for all us across the countries to get a chance to view it and give feedback. The live webinars just do not work for me, 8:00 eastern time is 6pm mountain and earlier for west coast. It is dinner time or earlier and Thursdays are not good for me either.
Please give us an opportunity to download or see the video at a time that works for us and then give feedback to you for future topics or questions for the last video. You should have a closing date for comments (possibly after the weekend) and then develop the next webinar based upon it. I have yet to see one of your live seminars due to conflicts in my schedule. I suspect I am not the only one.
Don't give up on this, it can work. You are a genius when it comes to doing these kinds of things and I know you will work it out.
Video
by: Elaine

Finally the video came through. I really like the video idea the best but the webinars are good too.

I have too many subjects to name I'm still trying to learn making good compost. A video on making compost tea would be good.

A few thats on my list: container gardening, having the right soil in the garden as well as hanging baskets, tomatoes..., deadheading, I would enjoy whatever you choose to do. Thanks so much for all that you do.

Reply to Video
by: E. D. Kane

Doug
I'm not much of a computer tech but I just watched your video and I think your process
should work well. I'm looking forward to
learning a great deal from your seminars.
I'm retired and love working in the yard and
garden. I'll be waiting for the next seminar.
Thanks
Ed
hot tomato
by: bashful

Enjoyed your enthusiasm in the video. You are assuming people are comfortable interacting through "asking questions". I know that I am reluctant to actively participate. I feel that I would have too many dumb questions.
Blazing Seminars
by: SandyEZ

"A wed wose; how womantic"

Sounds just wosy Doug! And the best part is watching you write left handed! (I'm a lefty too!)

Can't wait!
Videos
by: Sandy

Doug, I like the videos idea. You can tell us to do something but seeing it done helps a lot. Would each video be one subject only? Then if it was about something that wasn't relevant to my particular situation I could skip it and catch the next one. Just pulled your book ' Perennials All Season' off my shelf to get some planting ideas. Thanks for all you do.
Another Great Option
by: Candi

I already like the webinars and certainly think that the format you've set up for videos is great too. Just so you know, there was a time delay as I was watching it and your voice wasn't in sync with the picture. It could be a computer glitch and is not necessarily a technical problem for everyone. I say, "Go for it!" It's another option for all use to learn more about gardening. Makes sense that it should be live. Incredible!
Topics...
by: Liv

Hi Doug,

I needed a little time to think of topics I would like to see covered.

Right now, I am in the midst of my first major round of perennial pruning/deadheading, so I wouldn't mind a little more instruction in this area.

I also like the example you used in the above video: tomatoes and tomato pruning. Other fruits and veggies would also be appreciated, especially cane fruits...

Otherwise, I am not too picky as all information is good information to a newbie! :-)

Take care,
Liv
Videos
by: Ruth

Videos that I can watch anytime is good. But set times don't work all the time (busy schedules). But always love to hear new info or how others are doing things. Love to garden. Have many flowerbeds (can't get enough flowers) Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Thoughts...
by: Liv

Hi Doug,

This is exciting for us too!
Tailor-made content!! You are sooo spoiling us!
It is like watching an "idea" garden grow in a community setting-- just way too cool! :-)

I like your "new" process-- as you say, I think it may be the best way to meet the needs of the most people.

As for what works best for me, I love a combination of methods. I am primarily a visual learner, so I like seeing things written down and/or watching a video, but variety is also very refreshing. I thoroughly enjoyed the webinar-radio format as well.

Once a topic has been selected and the informational content narrowed down, I think the most natural method of delivery (whether through PDF, quick video, webinar, etc.) will make itself clear. You have always done good by us and I trust your creativity and judgment!

I am looking forward to the next step...

Until then.

Take care,
Liv

videos
by: Linda B

I am also a reader, but am willing to check out your video. I love everything you do and your site and programs just get better all the time. Keep up the good work. Linda B
recent video
by: chris

hi doug,

this sounds like a very workable process, and no doubt any kinks will be worked out early on.

'm really excited about it. i prefer seminars and pdf documents rather than webinars.

thanks for all you do. don't know what i'd do without your site and newsletters...my gardening bible!

comments on recent video
by: Anonymous

I really love your site,it doestn't matter which you do,I'm sure all the people that watch or listen just want to hear or see,read or whatever you do. I love Daylilies and all perennials,annuls or vegs,just to garden! I really enjoy your site so do what you want,everyone will love it! OK.
Webinars Not For Me
by: Nancy

Doug: You are my favorite garden expert, however, I'm not willing to sit in from on my computer for the required number of minutes it takes for the webinars. I like the Q&A's with your columns. I'm a reader, not a watcher. I find that format annoying. So be it!
Video
by: Elaine

Where is the video? I can't find it there is no link.
great idea
by: Anonymous

I think the whole idea is great. I would like to see a mixture of videos and webinars. For example maybe you would do a video on tomatoes, telling everyone how to plant, prune and other genaral things about tomatoes. Than we could have a webinar were people asked questions about there tomatoes ex. my tomato seedlings were cutoff at the ground.
I would also like to see these seminars be a regular thing. Not just we do a whole bunch of topics and then stop. I was hoping we could do one every week/ every other week maybe oly every three weeks but countinue them indeffinetly. We could repeat topics also just use the old video and we could have another webinar about that topic, since people will have new problems.
video
by: Jane

Not sure if this is a "just me" problem, but when I tried to watch the video, I got the message that it was no longer available.....
Video Seminars
by: Jenny

I like the approach you are taking. I don't think editors always know what we lowly gardeners are needing, and I think you have hit on an idea of getting more information that is pertinent to more people. I love the "bare bones" down and dirty approach. I got a lot out of the webinars and I thought it was a fun way of answering gardening questions, but I think the video format would give you more control (i.e., instead of waiting for questions, knowing what information you will be covering in a video segment).
Great
by: Greg

Sounds great I'm looking forward to it.


Seminars
by: Marie

Sounds like a great idea. The topics will be timely, I think. When I'm planting a tomato, for instance, that's when I want to know about planting a tomato. How long do you think it will take to get from a list of questions to an actual seminar?