Garden Events

Tree and palm selection sets the tone for garden designs and helps determine all the other plantings.  In this lecture, learn how to select a tree or a palm for both aesthetics and conditions. 

Learn about the successful soft succulents at the Ruth Bancroft Garden and how you can incorporate these plants into a successful garden design.

Learn about common dry garden styles and highlight the basic design elements you can use to achieve the look you want.

Learn about how you can re-imagine your outdoor space with container gardens featuring a dry garden plant palette.

Learn about best practices on how you can effectively care and maintain your container gardens that utilize a dry garden plant palette.

When planning or planting a garden the first thing to consider are focal point plants. Learn how to select a dramatic plant for both aesthetics and conditions in your dry garden design.

When starting a new garden design there are many things to consider. Learn how to evaluate and record the conditions of the site and incorporating the client's desires into a successful design.

Learn about different garden layouts, flow and access as well as other factors to consider when creating or redesigning the overall structure of your new garden.

There are many factors to consider when selecting your plant palette for your garden design. We will look at color theory, texture and how specific plants can clearly communicate specific garden styles.