Join Colah B. Tawkin, creator of podcast Black in the Garden, for a conversation reflecting on the podcast’s highlights and impact, the future of horticultural communication, insights on land stewardship and farming heritage, and all things Black and botanical. Colah B. Tawkin, creator of Black in the Garden, is a ‘plantrepreneur’, podcaster, and the guide […]
There are many different approaches we can take to filling our gardens, landscapes and lives with plants. In this talk based on his new book, The Modern Professional Planting Designer, Andrew Fisher Tomlin will reveal some of the tools that will help you achieve professional-level solutions in planting. He will explore the difference between ornamental, naturalistic […]
Shrublands exist all around us, thriving in almost any environmental condition, from the desiccating sunshine of the endless sagebrush steppe to the deep, private shade of moist forests. These diverse and inspiring ecosystems serve as perfect models for our gardens. Beyond their inherent beauty, they provide nurturing habitats, demonstrate resilience in the face of a […]
The High Line gardens are famous for their lush and emotionally evocative four-season design and the High Line continues to evolve, responding to a changing city and a maturing tree canopy requiring careful curation from a talented team of horticulturists. Join Richard Hayden, Senior Director of Horticulture, for a tour and deep dive into the stewardship […]
While the American South houses incredible plant diversity, its gardens rarely reflect that richness. Join Dr. Jared Barnes as he shares his approach to naturalistic plantings that are both ecologically grounded and beautiful. In this spirited presentation, we’ll cover ecological principles and planting strategies for crafting sustainable gardens that are suited to the Southern landscape […]
Through the nature-embracing lens of Perfect Earth Project, renowned garden writer and editor Melissa Ozawa will reflect on how her career has shifted her perspective on the purposes of landscape cultivation. Part presentation and part conversation, this contemplative program will serve as a catalyst to reconsider what and why beauty can mean in the garden. […]
Our love of flowers and desire to be close to them has, across cultures and for millennia, created both landscapes and livelihoods. In this talk, Flora Culture author Christin Geall will take us on a journey across continents to explore the origins of some familiar garden favourites. By weaving her narrative between art, ecology, science, and history, […]
On six-and-a-half acres overlooking the Puget Sound, Windcliff is Daniel Hinkley’s renowned personal garden that has flourished for over twenty years. Showcasing specimens from his plant expeditions around the world, […]
Whether beginner gardeners or seasoned gardeners, we all make mistakes! This eye-opening presentation features frequent misunderstandings or errors made by well-intentioned gardeners. Topics include plant care, pruning flowering shrubs, smart […]
