About & Contact information

C.L. Fornari is a writer, speaker, radio host and garden consultant. She is the author of several books including Sand and Soil and The Cocktail Hour Garden. Her latest book, Hydrangea Happiness: Planting, Pruning and Blooming, will be out in spring of 2026 from Brandeis University Press. She gardens at Poison Ivy Acres on Cape Cod, and her initials may or may not stand for “Compost Lover.” Download several bios here.

C.L. loves speaking to groups large or small. Whether addressing horticultural professionals, garden geeks, women’s groups or other gatherings, C.L.’s presentations are informative, entertaining and joyful.

C.L. Fornari
PO Box 355
Osterville, MA 02655 USA

Email: clfornari at gmail dot com

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