Native Plants for Beginners

Learn the basics of including native perennial plants in 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 Virginia native plants. Participants will get an overview of a variety of native perennial species suitable for garden use, including different flowers, grasses, and sedges. We will review some “aggressive” species that can be difficult to manage in smaller settings. We’ll also dig into the pros and cons of using wild “straight” species compared with cultivated varieties (aka “cultivars” or “nativars”). At the conclusion of the lecture portion we will take a short walk to the Morton Native Garden to view examples of some of these native species growing in a garden setting. Students will be able to take home 6 native plants in a Parallel Nursery Mix & Match 6-Pack (landscaping plug size). Fees: Member $59, Non-Member $74 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 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.