Sustainable Gardening Principles and Practices 

via Zoom

Presenter: Patty Jones, Phipps Master Gardener

 
Sustainable Landcare is defined as caring for the land in a way that mimics natural systems and creates healthy soil, plants and people. In this talk, you will learn about the nine principles for Sustainable Landcare and ways that you can apply these principles to your gardening practices. From plant selection and garden planning to watering and pest control, all along the way, the choices that you make will impact the success and longevity of your garden. Learn how to approach your garden in the most environmentally friendly way.

Patty Jones married a gardener in 1992 and began her discovery of the natural world.  Both worked in jobs that moved the family eight times; which exposed her to a variety of ecosystems and to learn garden edits for sustainable landcare.  She moved to Sewickley in 2010 and has been a contributing member of the Little Garden Club along with holding leadership positions in the Sewickley Civic Garden Council.  Patty participated in the Master Gardener program through Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and graduated in 2018.  Her personal project was the redesign and planting of a local Post Office public space that reduced invasive plants and centered on native plants suitable to the natural conditions.   She joined a cohort of educators and practitioners on the Sustainable Landcare Advisory Board at Phipps in 2019 and the Sustainable Landcare Outreach team in 2021.  Patty enjoys sharing her learning and resources with others who are interested in the full circle of natural systems

The program is free for HPGC members. Non-members are welcome to join with a donation ($10 suggested) through Eventbrite. Please follow the link below to the program's Eventbrite page.