San Francisco Botanical Garden - Fifty Acres to Travel a World of Plants

Registration Eligibility

Open

Start Date

02/25/2021

End Date

01/06/2022

Description

Webinar Information
This presentation will give a brief overview of both Golden Gate Park and the San Francisco Botanical Gardens history. In addition, a brief overview will be given of the world class plant collection that includes plants from every corner of the planet. The presentation will highlight many species of unique plants that can be grown in the San Francisco climate that features mild winters and summers leading to a “goldilocks” growing environment for many plants. Finally, an overview of the recently completed Celebration Garden will be presented that features a grove of the tallest palm species in the world. Finally, some time will be allowed for questions from participants.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objectives
Participants will learn about the history of Golden Gate Park and the Botanical Garden
Participants will learn about many of the rare and unusual plants that are grown at the Botanical Garden
Participants will learn about the construction process for a new 2 acre Garden

Instructors

Matthew Stephens Garden Director San Francisco Botanical Garden and Conservatory of Flowers

Course Codes

Provider

The Landscape Expo Academy