Virtual attendance via Zoom video and audio internet connection
Presenter: Ralph Coffey, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer
Why should we be interested in four-season trees and shrubs? Consider that some plants are only interesting when they bloom, yet they take up as much space in the garden as those with multiple seasons of interest. Or do we want to add diversity and value to our landscape? Four-season plants do just that and will be important visual features, especially in a small garden.
This presentation takes a look at 12 trees and shrubs planted in The Learning Garden at the Buncombe County Extension office. We’ll observe how these plants grow and change through the four seasons. We’ll examine the ways each plant adds interest and creates beauty in the garden with:
- bark and foliage,
- fruit displays and seed heads,
- flower buds and the structure of flower scapes,
- the overall growth habit of the plant, and
- the architecture of the tree or shrub in winter.
Join Ralph Coffey as he opens our eyes to the wonders of these four-season plants and helps us look anew at the beauty that can grace our gardens.
Registration: The talk is free but registration is required. Please click on the link below to register. If you encounter problems registering or if you have questions, call 828-255-5522.