Many Arboretum Adult Classes & Programs Postponed or Canceled
Please check the COVID-19 Arb Classes Updates Webpage for the latest updates.
Programs that remain on this page are still open for registration!

Creating a Home Landscape You Can Love and Enjoy

FALL Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon
September 19, October 3, 17 & 31, November 14, 2020

For this in person class, please review these COVID Guidelines prior to registering.

Limit 13, Visitor Center - MacMillan Auditorium

Creating a Home Landscape You Can Love and Enjoy

WINTER Saturdays 1:30-4:30 p.m.
January 9 & 23, February 6 & 20, March 6, 2021
Jim Calkins, landscape and production horticulturist, Research Information Director - MN Nursery & Landscape Assn

Do you dream about having a beautiful home landscape or have a specific landscape project in mind, but don't know how to get started? In this progressive, five-session workshop, your own yard is your class project! Learn in class and through take-home assignments:

• Theory and principles of landscape design
• How to analyze soils
• Proper plant selection for your site
• How to develop a functional, manageable, environmentally sound, cost-effective, and visually pleasing design unique to your home setting

In addition to class group learning, there will be time for the instructor to check-in and provide advice specific to each participant's project.

HOMEWORK FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS
Read this letter from your instructor
Please bring the following information to the first workshop session:

• A dimensioned sketch of your site (the entire property) that includes all existing buildings, structures, and hardscapes (e.g., house, garage, driveway, walkways, patios, decks, utilities, play sets, outbuildings, fencing, dog kennel, etc.) that will be retained. Existing trees and other plants that will be retained should also be included. Again, note this is just a dimensioned sketch, not a to-scale drawing.
• A plot plan of your site if available on hand or if you can get one from your city or county
• Pictures of your site - at minimum, you should have photos of all four elevations of the residence (front, back, and each side) and any other views that provide context and information that might be helpful to you and help others understand your site; pictures may also be stored and shared electronically with an iPad, laptop computer, or other electronic device (the minimum size for printed images should be 5" x 7").
• A Completed Client Interview Form (provided separately).
• A Completed Site Survey Form (provided separately).

Limit 16, Marion Andrus Learning Center - Garden Lab

WINTER Saturdays 1:30-4:30 p.m. January 9 & 23, February 6 & 20, March 6, 2021 $200 member/$250 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and all supplies Couples price! $225 member couple/$280 non-member couple, for couples working together on the same project