Planting Design for the Sustainable Landscape

Planting Design for the Sustainable Landscape

Wed, May 6, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:30 PM

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Workshops

| Richard Ludwig, PhD, former host of PBS TV’s GardenSmart, past garden specialist for Southern Living Register Online This workshop focuses on the effective use of all types of plant material. This full-day workshop takes an artistic approach, centering on how to combine form, texture and color. How to create and manipulate visual energy is a central theme as well. Students use the paradigm of block design to create stunning combinations. The course also teaches how to draw in a realistic elevation view to help communicate your ideas. Finally, the workshop provides research-based knowledge on soil preparation for herbaceous and woody plants. This workshop is part of the Certificate in Sustainable Landscape Design. You must register for all four workshops. Please see the registration link for more details. Organizer State Botanical Garden Education Staff State Botanical Garden Education Staff sbgeduc@uga.edu Venue Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, a University of Georgia unit located in Athens. We are free and open to the public.