Ecological Garden Design for Homeowners

Start Date

01/17/2026

End Date

01/17/2026

Description

Whether you're planning a complete garden overhaul or a new planting area, learn to navigate critical design principles that align with ecological gardening goals. By taking cues from local plant communities and environments, as well as considering the impact of garden inputs and maintenance, these principles aim to minimize common pitfalls associated with garden upkeep. This course is focused primarily on planting design, including assessing site conditions, bed layout, and plant selection. A list of required materials is provided upon registration.

Location

Hockessin, DE

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Yes

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

3.0

Learning Outcomes

Learn to navigate critical design principals that align with ecological gardening goals.
Discover how to take cues from local plants communities when considering garden design.
Explore factors such as input and maintenance when creating a design for your garden.

Instructors

Olivia Kirkpatrick

Course Codes

Provider

Mt. Cuba Center

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