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Join us for our 5-week virtual series of lectures regarding all aspects of landscaping for the homeowner by one of the region’s top horticulturists and the zoo’s Director of Horticulture, Steve Foltz. If you are planning on garden renovation or a new installation in your landscape these classes provide great insight on design, preparation, and plant selection with emphasis on plants that do best in the Tri-state area. A different aspect of landscaping is covered each week such as perennial design and tree care, but one way or another everything is covered!
February 5, 2025 7-9pm via Zoom
This class provides concepts for proper plant selection and siting within landscapes and gardens. It will introduce how various types of plants serve different aesthetic and functional roles. It will also guide the homeowner on how to prioritize projects and plantings for long-term beauty.
February 12, 2025 7-9pm via Zoom
Trees and shrubs are the anchors of your landscape and are long term investments for both beauty and function. Choosing them wisely is paramount to your enjoyment of your garden.
Steve will share his long experience of growing hundreds of species and selections, which will quickly usher you forward in the learning curve!
February 19, 2025 7-9pm via Zoom
Everyone wants to add color to the garden! This class will give you the knowledge and tools to do it well. Guidance on plant selection, siting, planting, care, and much, much more will have you filled with ideas and energy for spring.
February 26, 2025 7-9pm via Zoom
So much internet, so much bad information. Bad gardening advice is everywhere.
This class cuts through all that and provides good, practical knowledge based on science and many, many years of experience.
March 5, 2025 7-9pm via Zoom
A review, a wrap up, a confidence session, a chance to ask your remaining questions, and much, much more, this session closes the series with a flourish and will have you feeling excited about implementing all your new ideas.