Beginning Native Perennials
FOR GARDENERS

Native perennial plants play a critical role in Virginia’s ecosystem. Are you interested in learning how to incorporate more natives into your home garden? Join instructor Kaity Bevenour, native plant specialist & owner of Parallel Nursery, for an introduction to the ornamental & environmental benefits of commonly available native Virginia flowers, grasses, and sedges. Learn about a variety of native perennial species suitable for garden use, including their different ecological roles and the design elements they fulfill. Discover which plant characteristics are essential for wildlife support, including the pros and cons of using wild, or “straight”, species versus cultivated varieties. Armed with our new knowledge, we’ll head over to the Morton Native Garden to view some examples of native perennials in a garden setting. At the end of class, you’ll select six native plants to take home in a Parallel Nursery Mix and Match Pack!

Fees: Member $50, Non-Member $60

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

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Register Non-Member $60

Date:
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Kaity BevenourAbout the Instructor

Kaity Bevenour is the owner of Parallel Nursery, a native plant nursery in Richmond VA that specializes in growing pesticide free, sustainable perennial plants from the Mid-Atlantic ecoregion. A lifelong plant enthusiast, Kaity is an ecological horticulturalist trained in both classical horticulture and conservation principles. Over the last ten years she has worked in the nursery trade & landscaping industry in both southern California and Virginia. As a certified Chesapeake Bay landscaping professional, she works to merge environmental considerations with horticultural techniques to create beautiful and ecologically inspiring gardens

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