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The Needs of Plants & How to Satisfy Them Ecologically
April 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$25
In the sixth workshop of our Ecological Landscapes series, we will list the needs of plants: sunlight, nutrients, moisture and soil characteristics.
out on the Audubon property, we will observe the functioning of the nutrient cycle by which soil organisms convert dead plant material into humus (compost), the perfect plant food that produces the luxurious growth of plants in the natural world. We will collect samples to take to the classroom to study the ecology of the soil with both the unaided eye and under the microscope, we will learn by observation the structure of a healthy soil and how these soil organisms create it.
In the classroom, we will learn the characteristics of a healthy soil structure and why it is critical for successfully growing plants ecologically. We will learn why compost (humus) is essential for creating and maintaining soil fertility and structure. We will learn how to introduce the natural processes of nutrient recycling into our gardens and landscapes to create and maintain an ecologically healthy soil.
Presenters: Jim Carr is educated as a biologist. He was an instructor at the New York Botanical Garden for twenty years, teaching a variety of horticultural subjects, always from an ecological perspective. He developed the NYBG program of ecological gardening and landscaping for the School of Professional Horticulture as well as one for home gardeners.
This IN-PERSON program has a limited capacity of participants and will contain both an indoor portion and outdoor garden demonstration.
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance through our online ticket sales page. There will be no ticket sales at the door the day of the program. Please be prepared to show proof of your ticket registration, either as a printed copy of your registration receipt or your registration confirmation email on your phone.
Workshop Fee: $25 per person
Registration is required.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Please register for the quantity of ALL members in your party. The rate for children and adults is the same.
Upon arriving please check in at our front desk and proceed to Kiernan Hall.
The second portion of this program will be outside in our demonstration garden so please come prepared with waterproof shoes/boots and weather appropriate clothing for gardening.
Photo: Ryan MacLean
