Naturalistic whole property designers draw inspiration and shape landscape in response to existing conditions. Learn how to make a property whole by landscaping it expressly for its location considering regional woodlands, fields, meadows, at this illustrated lecture to be held at the Berkshire Botanical Gardens on Saturday, January 30, beginning at 10:00 am. The instructor will illustrate techniques for achieving a beautiful landscape with his 6-acre garden, located in Pawling, NY. Participants will consider their own properties including existing conditions, and regional character as part of a larger context. Instead of reusing garden tradition, learn how to rely on place, practical solutions, and native plants.
Duncan Brine is owner of Horticultural Design Inc., a naturalistic landscape design and installation firm, founded in 1984. He specializes in native plants and whole property gardens from New York to Boston. His garden is often featured on Garden Conservancy tours. Brine is an instructor at the New York Botanical Garden.  The cost to attend is $18 for BBG members, and $24 for nonmembers.  For directions and more information, log on to www.berkshirebotanical.org.