About this Event
Designing a Meadow-ette: Create Your Own Native Garden
Hosted by The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
Saturday, September 13, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Big or small, meadows can transform any landscape into a haven for pollinators, birds, and beauty. In this full-day, hands-on workshop, you’ll work alongside Executive Director and horticulturist Matthew Ross to design your very own 250-square-foot native meadow—perfect for a home garden!
This interactive course covers site selection, plant combinations, meadow layout, and long-term care. You’ll also get an exclusive look at the new native meadows recently installed at The Botanic Garden, featuring grasses, sedges, and flowering forbs.
FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS!
🌿 What’s Included:
✔️ Step-by-step meadow design instruction
✔️ A take-home kit of plants and seeds to establish your own 250 sq. ft. meadow
✔️ Expert insights from Matthew Ross, a nationally recognized garden designer
✔️ Time spent learning and creating in the beauty of the Garden
Members get a discounted ticket! Not a member yet? Sign up here!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Drive, Traverse City, United States
USD 129.00 to USD 160.83
