From a native meadow, to an alpine outcrop, to a calming woodland pool, nature can offer a wealth of ideas for the observant and inquisitive landscape gardener. In this presentation, designer Larry Weaner will explore the creation of landscapes that reflect the patterns and processes of our native plant communities. Presenting gardens in a variety of settings, he will emphasize a practical approach to natural garden design, focusing on native plant compositions, and the creative use of natural processes of change. He has a national reputation for innovative work combining the science of ecological restoration with the rich artistic traditions of garden design and ornamental horticulture. His award-winning designs in the Philadelphia area and elsewhere have been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Landscape Design Magazine, Organic Gardening, and American Nurseryman.
Combinations are the building blocks of successful gardens.
Stunning, low maintenance combinations are built on groupings of plants that share the same growth requirements. Plants with outstanding flowers, foliage and fruits, put together a few at a time, help you to build a garden that is breathtaking and successful. He will show you how to link combinations together to make entire beds and borders that are environmentally and aesthetically harmonious. C. Colston Burrell is a landscape designer and principal of Native Plant Landscape Design in Charlottesville, VA, and former curator of native plants at the U.S. National Arboretum. He is a prolific author on horticulture and landscape design, including Rodale s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials, and A Gardener s Encyclopedia to Wildflowers.