Landscaping for Privacy: Innovative Ways to Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Peaceful Retreat Fri 03/09/12A Lecture and Book-Signing Event
March 9
Friday
1 - 2 p.m.
Linnaeus Room
Marty Wingate, author
$10
Category: Symposia & Highlighted Events
More than 35 million single-family homes sit on lots between one-eighth and one-half an acre—meaning neighbors on both sides and in back, with little or no scenery and a decided lack of privacy. Luckily, it’s possible to create a peaceful retreat—even in the most urban environment—with thoughtful garden design. Includes information on plant choices, hedges, buying and building different types of screens, tips on the most efficient and visually satisfying use of space, and much more. Lecture will be followed by an opportunity to purchase Wingate’s book and have it signed.
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Know-Maintenance Perennial Gardens Wed 02/08/12
February 8
Wednesday
1 – 3 p.m.
Linnaeus Room
Roy Diblik, plantsman and co-owner, Northwind Perennial Farm
$29/$37
Category: Garden Design
The use of perennials in gardens has taken on many themes, styles, and random plantings. Yearly, new plants are introduced and gardens become collections. Roy Diblik has put together a design concept relating solid performing perennials for our region to maintenance and planting style. This concept includes stylized perennial garden grids placing plants that live well together. Roy calls this style “Know Maintenance” gardening, allowing the gardener to understand the time commitment needed to maintain the gardens they plant. Roy will discuss his concepts and share images of plants and gardens that illustrate this style, including those he designed at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Shedd Aquarium.
Source: GardenNews.biz
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