Sustainable Garden Design

The Polly Hill Arboretum will host Jules Bruck, assistant professor of landscape design at the University of Delaware, for a workshop on sustainable garden design on Thursday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Mr. Bruck will discuss the sustainable garden, regionally appropriate plants, and professional techniques used to create inviting outdoor spaces, followed by an Arboretum tour to identify examples of sustainable practices and well-designed spaces. Participants will create an original garden design. Bring a large pad of tracing paper, pencils, erasers, and a thick Sharpie marker. The program costs $36, $30 for Arboretum members. Call 508-693-9426 to register.