Learn how to grow unusual culinary herbs such as ginger, lemon grass, lemon verbena and roselle. For each herb, discover the best time and method to start, cultural requirements, harvesting and preserving techniques, and methods for using them in the kitchen. These are herbs that can be grown in the summer, but they are not…
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Challenges associated with increased fluctuations in global climate, enhanced severity of weather events, and exacerbated urban heat island effects have created serious issues for plant specifications in modern landscape designs. Designs for these built environments will require increasing attention to plant specifications of taxa and maintenance regimes on the site that anticipate future needs. Structural…
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Gardening visionary Brie Arthur reveals a world where plants are not just beautiful, but also functional problem solvers. In this captivating program, she will show you how everyone has the power to make a positive impact through thoughtful planting. Drawing from the wisdom within her books, she will guide you through the art of ingenious…
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If tradiitonal houseplant advice is followed, the caregiver will be left with disappointment because the plant is no longer "perfect". Darryl's approach breaks down the barriers to true, long-lasting enjoyment of houseplants - when a person understands how plants work, she/he can gain a deeper appreciation for the plant's character and more acceptance of how…
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This presentation explores the pressing challenges facing pollinators, including habitat loss, pests and diseases, pesticide exposure, and climate change. This presentation will highlight cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and community-driven initiatives that are shaping the future of pollinator conservation. From sustainable land management practices to genetic breakthroughs and enhanced collaboration between stakeholders, Garret will showcase innovative…
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With a mission to encourage planting natives, avoiding pesticides, and rethinking lawn culture, the Pollinator Pathway offers individuals and communities the tools to organize and take action locally to reconnect fragmented landscapes. Learn how to join this thriving network which has as its backbone master gardeners and those of us willing to get our hands…
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Entropy, or a lack of predictability in a system tending toward disorder, offers landscape designers a process-based approach to the design of outdoor spaces, especially landscape gardens. A series of landscape projects illustrates various aesthetic solutions using this approach. Natural succession initiates predictably unpredictable environmental processes, exotic and invasive species challenge controls imposed by designers,…
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Seed starting is one of the most romantic and satisfying parts of being a gardener. Watching a seed turn into a tiny sprout brings so much joy, but only if it goes well! In this class, we will be discussing several ways to start and nurture seeds and seedlings before they head outside to your…
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Mr. McKinley will present a demonstration of the concepts of synergistic floral designs. Synergy is the interaction of two or more small designs that produces a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. Using common household items, a few garden flowers/foliage, and some small branches, a long-lasting, reusable, and highly sustainable floral…
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Plants native in China have been produced and utilized all over the world. There are the good (like kiwi), the bad (like Chinese privet) and many, many more. This presentation will look at how these plants have impacted horticulture and landscapes everywhere. Dr. Mengmeng Gu became Head of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture…
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