In this first class in Berkshire Botanical Garden’s online series Native Plants for Every Corner of the Garden, learn how to add height, structure and visual interest to your garden, balcony or containers with a diversity of native vines. An assortment of woody and herbaceous species with colorful flowers and interesting textures will be presented by horticulturist Duncan Himmelman.  The class will take place March 8 from 5:30 – 7, Eastern time. $12 for BBG members, $15 for the general public. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/native-vines

Duncan Himmelman earned his doctorate at Cornell University and taught horticultural science at the college level for 24 years. He recently retired as the education manager at Mt. Cuba Center, a public garden in Delaware devoted to native plant advocacy. He continues to enjoy teaching, designing landscapes and promoting ecologically focused gardening practices.