Designing Your Very Own Garden (A Hands-On Workshop)

This two-hour workshop is designed to help you take the first steps toward designing your very own garden. You don’t need to be an artist or a master gardener. We’ll help you identify the garden “unmoveables,” articulate a vision, function, and mood for your garden, determine which garden style or styles interest you most, and explore garden features that may be of interest. Then, whether you have a large plot of land, a balcony, or anything in between we will focus on helping you create your own draft sketch of your dream garden. Great for beginning gardeners and those gardeners seeking to create a more intentional space.

NOTE: This session will not focus on plant and tree selection.

We move quickly from "big picture" dreaming to a physical reality. During this session, you will:

• Map the "Unmoveables": Learn how to ground your sketch by identifying fixed elements like your home’s footprint, fences, and established trees.
• Define Your Vibe: Articulate the specific vision, function, and mood you want your outdoor space to evoke.
• Find Your Style: Explore various native garden aesthetics to see which styles and features (like bird baths, rock outcroppings, or winding paths) resonate with you.
• Draft Your Blueprint: Walk away with a tangible, hand-drawn draft sketch of your dream garden layout.

Note: Please bring the approximate dimensions of your outdoor space and a list of any "unmoveables" (like large trees, sheds, or utility meters) to ensure your sketch is as accurate as possible.

Jim Hawk is a longtime community advocate and educator who is following his passion for gardening with native plants and trees. Over the past 20 years, his love and relationship with natives has grown and today he is the Project Director for shortmeadow37206. He is working to establish an urban native wildflower sanctuary in the heart of East Nashville and helping residents across the metropolitan area cultivate their own native wildflower sanctuaries. In addition to teaching classes, Jim also offers native garden consulting and coaching.

• " Very well organized with practical and useful information!"
• "Wonderful for any level of Gardener."
• " Welcoming and knowledgeable"

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