Native Plants for Professionals

This class is for garden professionals looking to integrate native plants into their palettes, and will introduce participants to a variety of ecological planting concepts as well as to some native plants themselves. Topics will include how to define “native,” basics about native plants’ benefits, how to select the right plants for the right place and purpose, resources and references for plant selection, and nitty-gritty topics like lawn replacement and plants for typically difficult spots. Participants will see plenty of examples of successful native plantings and potentially appealing species, and will leave the class with an arsenal of resources, references and plant lists to get them started. (This class was previously scheduled to be held live at Garden in the Woods.)