Name: Ecological Garden Design for Homeowners – Section A
Start: 2026-01-17T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-17T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Mt. Cuba Center

$Ecological Garden Design for Homeowners \u2013 Section A$

Date: January 17th, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: $59
Location: Mt. Cuba Center
3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
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.
All are welcome. Class is designed for the seasoned home gardener.
This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Rain Date: Saturday 1/24).
About the Instructor:
Olivia is a designer at GreenWeaver Landscapes, a design-build company providing ecological landscape design, construction, and gardening to southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Olivia worked in public gardens for several years before returning to landscape design with a renewed interest in landscape management and sustainability. They are particularly interested in artistic planting design, taking cues from native plant communities and environments. They hold a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Delaware.
Register Here: https://mtcubacenter.org/event/ecological-garden-design-for-homeowners-section-a/
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