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June 2020
Webinar: Let Them Eat Flowers: The Gardens of Paris
A Walk in the Garden: Over the past two hundred years, designers have created a uniquely Parisian look to the gardens, as they have become a cultural way of life. This presentation will take us on a virtual walk through many of the spectacular gardens of Paris.
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Webinar: Landscaping with a Purpose – What’s Diversity Got To Do with It?
A Walk in the Garden: Landscaping with purpose and following guidelines for diversity does not require a large space, but it does require creative vision. Randi Eckel will explain the strategies.
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Celebrating Natives – Garden Tours
Due to concerns about community transmission of COVID-19, we will feature our hosts and their gardens in the June 2020 ELA Newsletter. We look forward to photo tours by our generous homeowners, landscape designers, and area organizations as they provide inspiration and education on native plant gardens.
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Webinar: Spring to Summer: Native Plants that Bridge the Seasonal Divide
A Walk in the Garden: Ian Caton will discuss flowering native plants that bridge that seasonal gap from spring to summer.
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Webinar: GARDEN WAYS: Professional Tips on Design and Plant Selection
A Walk in the Garden: Karen Howard will share some techniques she uses to create a garden space, and structure a landscape design.
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Floodplain Management 101
This course will provide an overview on NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) and current Pennsylvania floodplain regulations. Best practices and resources will be highlighted.
Find out more »2020 Spotlight on Natives Photo Contest
Between now and June 30, enter your most inspiring photographs of individual native plants or of native plants in a garden setting to ELA's photo contest. You’ll be entered to win a one-year ELA membership.
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Webinar: Specialist Bees
A Walk in the Garden, Heather will highlight many of these native plant-bee specializations as well as the overlapping habitat requirements of the bees and plants.
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Virtual Eco-Tour: Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
This virtual tour will highlight many of these habitats and native plants including: Meadowscapes, both wet and dry, Native orchids, Liatris, Actaea, Pycnanthemum, Solidago, and much more.
Find out more »Class: Soil: The Solution Beneath Our Feet
Conducted online: Learn soil basics, then expand your understanding. Find out how soil affects plants’ health, supports sustainability, and combats climate change.
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Class: Structural Plant Combinations
Conducted online: Structural shrubs and trees are essential elements in memorable gardens, providing both ambiance and organizing principles in the landscape.
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Advanced Design Workshop with Patrick Cullina 8/5/20
This virtual workshop offers a rare small-group and hands-on design experience with award-winning horticulturist and landscape designer Patrick Cullina. In this advanced workshop, participants will learn how to achieve key ecological landscape goals such as biodiversity and durability without sacrificing artistry. CEUs awarded.
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