​​Ecological Landscape Design: 2025

  • March 29, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Memphis Botanic Garden

    750 Cherry Road
    Memphis, Tennessee 38117
Ticket Price $250.00 Register Now
Description

Ecological Landscape Design

March 29, 2025

9 am-4 pm

 

Whether you are designing a small patch of land in your backyard or a large public space, this workshop will equip you with the necessary information to create a sustainable and stunning landscape. It is open to anyone interested in how to create ecologically conscious and sustainable landscapes, regardless of whether you're a seasoned green thumb or an occasional gardener. You will also have the opportunity to bring in a real-life situation where you want to design or re-vamp a planting. Bring pictures, ask questions, develop your plant community, and put the design on paper in a space where you can get constructive feedback from MBG staff.    

 

Taught by our expert Memphis Botanic Garden horticulturists, you will leave this class with practical, hands-on knowledge, expert advice, and resources that you can utilize for many years to come.    

 

Click here to review MBG's Adult Education Refund Policy.  

 

Category:

Horticulture Class

 

Skill level:

Entry - It is open to anyone interested in creating ecologically conscious and sustainable landscapes, regardless of whether you're a seasoned green thumb or an occasional gardener.

 

What to expect:

  • 9-9:30 am: Introduction into Sustainable Landscape design  
  • 9:30-10:30 am: Landscape Archetypes and Plant Communities/Creating a Sense of Place  
  • 10:30-10:45 am: Break  
  • 10:45-11:30 am: How to Craft Your Plant Palette - Plant Behavior and Design Qualities of Plants  
  • 11:30 am-12:15 pm: Lunch  
  • 12:15-1 pm: Woodland and Arboretum Tour  
  • 1-1:30 pm: Matrix Planting vs Block Planting  
  • 1:30-2 pm: Keystone Plants and Host Plants  
  • 2-4 pm: Pen to Paper, Designing Your Project with MBG Staff  

 

What's included in this class:

  • A personalized plant list curated by MBG staff from real-life experience working with plants in the South
  • A copy of MBG’s Goldfinch Meadow design sheets designed by Claudia West, world-renowned landscape designer
  • Dedicated coaching and tips from experienced staff on your specific situation
  • Breakfast will be provided through Fratelli’s  
  • Lunch will be provided through Swanky’s Taco Shop  

 

Things to know:

"Planting in a Post Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes" by Thomas Rainer and Claudia West is a required book for this workshop. One can be purchased at the workshop for $25 if you do not own a copy. Please indicate during registration if you need to buy one from us.

 

Pricing and registration deadline:

  • $200 MBG Members/$250 Non-Members (plus $25 for "Planting in a Post Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes" if you do not already own it, which can be purchased with cash, check, or credit card at the workshop)
  • Register no later than March 24, 2025.

 

Are you an MBG Member and want to access your discount? Click here to learn how to access Member pricing.

 

If you need assistance with registration please email boxoffice@membg.org.  

Date & Time

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue Details

Memphis Botanic Garden

750 Cherry Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38117 Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis Botanic Garden

The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to being an exemplary center for horticulture and environmental enrichment. Serving over 40,000 school-aged children annually, and hosting over 260,000 visitors each year, Memphis Botanic Garden strives to enhance lives by connecting people with nature, increasing awareness and appreciation of our environment. Our 96-acre property includes 30 specialty gardens and a Level 4 Arboretum, which provide the ability to interact with various families of plants, flowers, and trees.

 

The Garden offers year-round programming and events for children, families, adults, art lovers, food lovers, music lovers, gardeners, and more! Beyond our annual happenings, we have a diverse offering of adult workshops and classes, youth classes and activities, art exhibits, horticultural features and events, and outdoor fun for all. Click here to explore upcoming events at the Garden.


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