Trees do not live alone in the forests\, b ut instead are part of an integrated community. A walk in the \;woods reveals all kinds of life thriving in the understory such as sedges\, ephe merals\, and perennial \;wildflowers. Urban and suburban trees do so m uch better when underplanted with shade plants (a \;much better option than lawn or wood mulch!)
\nJoin us as Benjamin Vogt\, founder of M
onarch Gardens \;LLC and author of Prairie Up: An Introduction to
Natural Garden Design shows us how we can rethink
traditional pl
anting and maintenance in our own yards. Benjamin will share many of his o
wn design \;ideas to help you create a thoughtful\, attractive garden
filled with plants that encourages pollinators \;and birds.
Benjamin will be joining \;us virtually for this presentation. Regis
ter to join us in-person (in BPL's Auditorium) by using the registration b
utton to the left. If you prefer to join us via live stream\, please tune
in to the library's YouTube page by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@bexleypubliclibrary/stre
ams.
Our community partner\, \;Rooted in Bexley\, is a collaboration with Bexley Tree and Public Gardens Commission\, Bexle y Bloomers\, and Heritage Gardens. Benjamin is being brought to us through the generous support of Yard Barbers.
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