2023 Webinar: Naturalistic Planting Design

October 12, 2023 — NATURALISTIC PLANTING DESIGN

There have been some significant developments in recent years towards a more naturalistic approach to planting design that borrows concepts from both ornamental horticulture and ecological restoration in an attempt to create plant communities that provide a balance of aesthetic value and ecological benefits.  This webinar will provide an introduction to this style of planting design and explore some of the general, design and ecological concepts being used by its main proponents.  It will also discuss some of its benefits, challenges and limitations which in turn will give participants a starting point to explore this style further and determine if it is appropriate for their project.

Presenter Bio

Aaron Fox is a Canadian horticulturist and landscape architect who has worked on a diverse range of projects in the private and public sectors over the past 25 years.  A graduate of the Niagara Parks

Commission School of Horticulture, he also has a degree in landscape architecture from the University of Guelph and is a member of the Ontario and Canadian Associations of Lan

dscape Architects.  He has taught a variety of courses in the landscape and horticulture programs at several Colleges in Ontario and his education, work and teaching experience have helped him develop an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of herbaceous and woody plants.  His main interests include creating resilient plant communities that support biodiversity and improve the sustainability of a landscape, as well as encouraging people to think differently about plants and recognize their importance in the landscape.

Continuing Education Credits are being sought for this program.