Creating a Sustainable Garden: Picking the Right Plants for an Ever-changing Environment

Winter Lecture Series: Our Changing Climate and Your Garden

Have you noticed plants blooming at strange times in your garden or an increase in major weather events? Our three-part virtual lecture series is coming your way this January and February on Tuesdays at 7:00pm via Zoom! We’ll delve into weather patterns in the region, how soil health affects the climate, and selecting resilient plants for our gardens. Join us from the comfort of your home and enjoy a discounted registration fee with our three class bundle option!

Members: $16 (Bundle $45)       Nonmembers: $20 (Bundle $50)

Virtual lecture via Zoom. Registration and prepayment required.  Registration now open HERE!

Lecture 3: As our world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, it is becoming increasingly crucial to adapt our gardening practices to the changing environment. Join us for an enlightening talk on “Sustainable Gardening” where we will explore the art of selecting the right plants for an adaptable and resilient garden of the future.

In this engaging presentation, Vincent Simeone will take you on a journey through the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. We will delve into the importance of plant selection as a means to not only mitigate the impact of a warming world but also to create beautiful and thriving green spaces. In addition to the ornamental qualities and function of these plants, emphasis will be put on utilizing pollinator/bird friendly and deer resistant plants. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this talk will provide you with valuable insights and practical tips for your own garden.

Vincent Simeone has worked in the horticultural field for over 37 years. He is currently the Director of Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay, NY where he has worked for 31 years and manages the facility. He received an AAS degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Farmingdale State College (SUNY), Farmingdale, New York and a BS in Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA. While at Georgia, Vincent studied under well-known professors Dr. Michael Dirr and Dr. Allan Armitage. Vincent also obtained a Masters Degree in Public Administration from C.W. Post- Long Island University in 2003. Vincent has specialized expertise in woody plant id, culture, use and selection of superior varieties. Vincent is an experienced lecturer, instructor and horticultural consultant. Vincent has published seven gardening books including a revised edition of a book on garden sustainability. It is titled Sustainable Gardening: Grow a “Greener” Low-Maintenance Landscape with Fewer Resources.

Please email botanicgardens@udel.edu or call 302-831-4188 if you would like to register by phone. Send payment to: UDBG, 152 Townsend Hall, University of DE, Newark DE 19716. Should the expense of participating in our event pose a challenge for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us, as we are happy to discuss and accommodate your needs to the best of our ability.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cancellation Policy: UDBG reserves the right to cancel any program if necessary. Refunds take approximately 3-4 weeks to process. There will be no refunds after a class or series has begun. Payment will be refunded if cancellation is made 10 days prior to class.