RSVP for Sustainable Gardens: Creating & Maintaining Meadow Gardens

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Sustainable Gardens: Creating and Maintaining Meadow Gardens

Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-8 p.m.

Registration Deadline:  March 22

Green or sustainable gardens make sense for many reasons - they're good for the environment and they're good for us. Many people want lush, green lawns, but don't have the time, nor want to see precious resources like water and energy and large amounts of pesticides go into growing them. Director of Horticulture Jeff Epping researched and implemented a number of new gardens at Olbrich that are very environmentally sound and can be easily incorporated into home landscapes. He will show you how Olbrich has replaced a number of traditional lawns with sustainable and beautiful meadows - both in sun and shade areas - and how to maintain them. The presentation is based on Epping's first-hand experience creating and maintaining the many meadows at Olbrich and elsewhere. Registration is required by March 22. $15 general public/$12 Olbrich members. For more information or to register, call 608-246-4550 or visit www.olbrich.org.