Testimonials

"We are very proud to display a series of Samia Rose Topiaries at the San Diego Botanic Garden. The unique designs of our display fit perfectly in the theme of our Mexican Garden and actually they are probably the most photographed elements in our 37 public garden. We have also used Samia Rose pieces for special temporary exhibits and have always been very pleased with their work. Our visitors love the topiary."

Julian Duval
President/CEO
San Diego Botanic Garden

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"Pat Hammer's eye for detail and creative talents have led to some delightful topiaries that I've enjoyed over the years. One grouping that is particularly impressive is a life-size Mexican band complete with musicians and a pair of dancers; their expressive clay faces were life casts of people Pat knew. This was part of a large invited display at the prestigious Philadelphia Flower Show in 2001. She's done some charming monkeys, a maid and butler (which I used for a dinner party I had for a garden tour group), and some adorable life-size dogs."

Susi Torre-Bueno
Past President San Diego Horticultural Society

"Pat Hammer literally wrote the book on topiary. The New Topiary is now a classic reference which set the course for much of what is being done today.

Pat is both a creative artist and professional horticulturist, capable of transforming ideas into exquisite and often whimsical living art pieces of any size.

From ivies to succulents, plants are her medium and she is the best".

Lucy Warren
Garden Writer
Author of Drought-Defying California Garden