CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

    Constructing the Landscape

    Constructing the Landscape

    Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

    October 3-October 31, 2012


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    This course offers an overview of landscape basics including choosing and buying healthy plants appropriate for your setting, guidelines for planning and installing hardscape elements in your garden, and planting and maintaining trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Arboretum staff and local instructors with years of experience teach this six-session course. The Saturday session is outdoors so please dress for the weather.

    Session 1: Placing Plants in the Landscape, Louise Clarke, Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum

    Session 2: Selecting Quality Nursery Plants, Kate Deregibus, Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum

    Sessions 3 & 4: Architectural Elements, John Shandra, Landscape Architect, Gale Nurseries

    Sessions 5 & 6: Tree and Shrub Installation and Maintenance, Iana Turner, Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum


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      • Venue Info

        Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

        100 E. Northwestern Avenue
        Philadelphia, PA 19118

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $180 (Non-member)
        $150 (Member)

        Info Phone: 215-247-5777, ext. 125

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 3-October 31, 2012

        Times:

        October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st, 7-9 pm
        October 27th, 10 am-Noon

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.