New Canaan Nature Center hosts New York Botanical Garden Classes for Adults

The New Canaan Nature Center urges you to ‘get closer to nature’ - with three Gardening and Landscape Design classes presented by The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG).

The first class is a BASIC PRUNING course, on Saturday, November 12^th from 10am-3pm. We will discuss all elements of pruning evergreens, deciduous trees, and shrubs, in addition to tool selection and ongoing maintenance.  Bring your pruners, and get ready to spend the afternoon outdoors at the New Canaan Nature Center, analyzing proper techniques. Cost per person $99*. The class will be led by Mike Ruggiero, a horticulturist at Matterhorn Nursery in Spring Valley, N.Y.

The second course, PERENNIAL PLANT COMBINATIONS takes place on Thursday February, 2^nd 2017 from 10:30am-3pm. Whether in a shady corner or a sunny border, selecting the right combinations can make all the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that gets rave reviews. Learn to use color, texture, height, and bloom when combining plants for your garden. Cost per person $79*. The class will be led by Sheri Forster, longtime NYBG instructor and principal of The Scottish Gardener.

Finally, if you are interested in understanding LANDSCAPE DESIGN, join the introductory 3-session series starting Thursday, March 9th until March 23^rdfrom 10am-1pm. Become familiar with the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of design. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home. Cost per person $185*. The class will be led by Sheri Forster.

All classes will be held at the New Canaan Nature Center come rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a lunch.  

To book these programs, please call 800.322.6924 or visit online: http://bit.ly/2dhWlJu

*A discount is available to members of NYBG. To become a member visit: http://www.nybg.org/support_the_garden/membership/join.php