RSVP for Gravel Gardens: Gardens for a Changing Climate

media release: Friends of the Arboretum Luncheon-Lecture Series, 11:30 am, Jan. 14:

In these challenging times of climate change and global warming, environmentally conscious gardeners are looking for better ways to garden.  Water guzzling, chemically dependent, pollution causing lawns are not sustainable and can be replaced with so many better alternatives.   One such alternative is earth-friendly gravel gardens that require little water, no fertilizer or other chemicals, no organic mulches and require less time and money to maintain. Don’t be fooled by the name.  These gardens are as beautiful as they are resilient and support a myriad of native fauna.

Presented by Jeff Epping, horticultural consultant and garden designer (Jeff Epping Design & Consulting LLC)

Established in 1962, Friends of the Arboretum (FOA) is a nonprofit organization that supports the UW–Madison Arboretum’s work and mission. Luncheon-Lectures are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the UW Arboretum Visitor Center. A buffet lunch is followed by an educational presentation. Blue Plate Catering of Madison will continue to provide culinary services for the Luncheon-Lecture series. An Arboretum staff member will be seated at each table during the lunch and presentation.

Each lecture costs $45.This popular series fills up quickly, so register as soon as you can. Registration closes ten days prior to each event. Online registration is faster. Prefer to download a pdf to send a check? Click here. If registering by mail, please be sure the registration form and payment arrive by the registration date.

If you are purchasing more than one ticket, please provide the names of all attendees, if known. A registration confirmation will be sent to you by email or mail. If a program you request is full, you will be contacted promptly. Reservations are transferable. If you give away your reservation, please send an email to staff@foamadison.org or call us at 608-890-2555 and let us know the name of the attendee. You also may cancel a reservation and request a refund at least 2 weeks ahead of the event. If you are unable to attend, please let us know, as there may be others on a waiting list.