[PCA] Two seminars on plants for sustainable landscapes at The Morton Arboretum, Illinois

[Megan Dunning]

Tired of showy plants that just don’t work?  Join The Morton Arboretum
in Lisle, Illinois for two exciting seminars on selecting hardy,
non-aggressive plants for more sustainable landscapes. Visit 
http://www.mortonarb.org/adult-programs.html (
http://www.mortonarb.org/adult-programs/seminars-a-workshops.html )
for more information.

 
Industry professionals won’t want to miss:
 
Plants for Sustainable Sites: A Panel Discussion 
Paul Cappiello, Director, Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood, Kentucky and Sue
Jacobson, Landscape Architect, The Morton Arboretum 
 
Landscapes created for urban and suburban sites and soils require a
finely-tuned plant palette. Paul will discuss plant selection and advise
on how to use these plants’ inherent strengths to best advantage in
local landscapes. 
HL200. Friday, Feb 5: 9 am – noon. Thornhill Education Center. $50
(members $36). 

 
Working in your own garden?  Paul has great plant tips for you:
 
Selecting "Good Garden Citizens" 
Paul Cappiello, Director, Yew Dell Garden, Crestwood, Kentucky 
 
Stop wasting time and money with plantings that just don’t work. Learn
how to plant smarter with Paul Cappiello’s selections based on his
rating of “good garden citizen” plants. Paul has identified and studied
both native and exotic plants that are suited to a variety of sites and
at the same time require little management. 
HL210. Saturday, Feb 6; 1 – 3 pm. Thornhill Education Center. $35
(members $25). 
 
For more information, and to register, visit
http://www.mortonarb.org/adult-programs.html (
http://www.mortonarb.org/adult-programs/seminars-a-workshops.html )
or call 630-719-2468.  
 
 
And be sure to check out a rare opportunity to discuss edible
landscaping and organic gardening over dinner with a pioneer in the
field!  On March 29, the Arboretum will host a seminar and dinner with
Rosalind Creasy, landscape designer and author of Edible Landscaping.
http://www.mortonarb.org/adult-programs/seminars-a-workshops.html
 
 
Megan Dunning
Head of Education
The Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL  60532
630-725-2101
mdunning at mortonarb.org 
www.mortonarb.org ( http://www.mortonarb.org/ )
 
Plant Trees!
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