The Massachusetts Horticultural Society presents a virtual presentation on June 13 at 6:30 pm Eastern time, with Karen Bussolini. Naturescaping is landscaping with nature – attracting and sustaining wildlife, using native and well-adapted plants, using resources wisely, and avoiding environmental pollution. $25 for Mass Hort members, $33 for nonmembers. Register HERE.
But it also means landscaping like nature. Nobody plants, waters, or fertilizes the forest or the prairie, yet they survive – beautifully – on their own. Naturescaping – also called Ecological Landscaping – creates self-sustaining (i.e. low-maintenance) landscapes that function like nature. Naturescape Your Yard is informed both by the work of notable ecologists and ecological designers and my own understanding that everything comes from somewhere, everything goes somewhere and it’s all connected. I present big-picture ecological thinking, nitty-gritty how-to tips, and images of sustainable yards and gardens that serve the needs of the people who use them, look attractive, and function as small ecosystems.
Instructor:
Karen Bussolini is a nationally known garden photographer with 6 books to her credit, a writer and speaker, and an eco-friendly garden coach. Her art background and focus on environmental topics – ecological landscaping, native plants, biodiversity, xeriscaping, organic gardening, planting for wildlife, pollinators, and other beneficial insects – inform every aspect of her work. Her slide talks combine beautiful original images, recent scientific findings, personal observations, hands-on experience, and a touch of humor. She is a NOFA-Accredited Organic Land Care Professional and an active member of GardenComm (formerly GWA), The Association of Garden Communicators. Karen is currently the Senior Horticultural Advisor at White Flower Farm in Connecticut.
