Creating a Resilient Garden: Growing Landscapes in a Changing World

Discover practical strategies for creating beautiful, adaptable gardens that thrive in the face of changing environmental conditions. In this class, students will learn how to apply sustainable design principles to create landscapes that can withstand challenges such as extreme weather, invasive pests, and shifting climate patterns. We'll explore drought-tolerant plant selection, tools for evaluating your landscape's strengths and vulnerabilities, strategies for enhancing local biodiversity, and sustainable maintenance practices that support long-term resilience and recovery. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, you'll gain the knowledge and inspiration to cultivate a healthy, resilient garden for the future. Ticket includes a customizable mix-and-match six pack of drought-tolerant, native perennial plants (landscaping plug size). Fees: Member $59, Non-Member $74 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.