Perennial Plant Symposium 2016: Twin Cities Adventure
The first day of the symposium is open to PPA members and the general public. Shannon was on the program addressing how grasses and sedges form the foundation of ecologically sound landscapes. She emphasized the ability of these plants to provide a range of ecosystems services. Other speakers included similar, general themes in their talks. Neil Diboll of Prairie Nursery in Wisconsin highlighted prairie plants for pollinators, and talked about ways to maintain the balance and diversity of our landscapes. Debra Knapke of The Garden Sage urged the audience to incorporate ecological principals when creating garden designs. The program also included talks on container plantings and perennials for cold climates.
The Garden Tour
While the talks throughout the symposium are wonderful, the tours are part of what make this event special. Attendees can choose tours that focus on retail garden centers, on wholesale growers, or on garden design. In this post, Hoffman Nursery shares images from the Design Tour. They loved the mix of public and private gardens, all of which blended functional and ornamental elements beautifully.
Click here to read the complete article and see pictures of different types of gardens at Hoffmannursery.com.