Woodland Gardening, with Kenneth Cox of Glendoick
Tuesday, April 28, 10:00am-1:00pm
We are sorry to announce this class has been cancelled.
Instructor: Kenneth Cox
In this exciting new class, Kenneth Cox will provide expert advice on planting and maintaining woodland gardens, dealing with climate change, pests and …
Plant Study: Weeds
Wednesday, May 20, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dr. Ross Bayton
Know your enemy! All gardeners spend a considerable portion of their time up close and personal with weeds, some of which can be more pernicious than others. This class will undertake a …
Propagation III: Softwood Cuttings
Saturday, June 20, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
The third class in Heronswood’s series on plant propagation will cover softwood cuttings. Taking softwood cuttings can be an excellent way to propagate rare or unusual woody plants in your garden, but understanding …
Plant Study: Hydrangeas
Saturday, July 11, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
Join us for an in-depth study of the Hydrangea genus, complete with an overview of common and rare species, noteworthy cultivars, and garden uses. A classroom presentation on the taxonomy and botany of …
Plant Study: Asteraceae
Thursday, September 3, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dr. Ross Bayton
Asters and goldenrods are the glue that hold the late summer garden together, and carry it into autumn. The final course in our 2020 Plant Study series, this class explores everything the …
Practical Botany for Gardeners
Date: Saturday, October 10, 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Ross Bayton
Confused by calyces? Baffled by bulbs? Then this botanical primer is just for you. Professional botanist and plant taxonomist Dr. Ross Bayton will lead you through the botanical basics, from plant anatomy …
Propagation IV: Hardwood Cuttings
Saturday, November 7, 9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Dan Hinkley
The fourth and final class in Heronswood’s series on plant propagation will cover hardwood cuttings. Hardwood cuttings can be an excellent way to propagate rare or unusual woody plants in your garden, but …
Heronswood 2019 Course Listings
Please see below for a full list of the courses we are offering in 2019, with dates, instructors, and course descriptions.
