In the Garden from A to Z: A Garden Vocabulary

with Matt Reyna

ON-SITE | Thursday, January 30 | 1 - 3 pm

Blue Ridge EcoGardener - Elective Credit

Stumped by coppiced trees? Fruitless discussions on espaliered pears? Join Adult Education Specialist Matt Reyna on a tour of garden terminology! Gardening is an ancient act, and so too are many of the words we reference in horticulture. Many words in our gardening lexicon have roots in other languages–whether a clue to their garden culture of origin, or a complete misnomer! In this class we will focus on a blend of terms and ideas from Western gardening practices and landscape architecture, both historic and contemporary.

Matt Reyna is an artist & gardener with over a decade of experience in public horticulture and non-profit administration. He has served a wide range of cultural institutions, including Longue Vue House & Gardens and Audubon Louisiana Nature Center in New Orleans, Biltmore Estate, and is currently an Adult Education Specialist at the North Carolina Arboretum. Matt earned his BFA in Oil & Acrylic Painting from Northern Illinois University and quickly funneled his creative skills into the living art of horticulture. Matt was recognized as a 2023 Garden Scholar by the American Public Gardens Association.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States