Creating garden landscapes is perhaps the most challenging in winter, when the color palette shrinks and emphasis must shift from colorful blooms to the form and structure of plants. In this talk, participants will learn how to evaluate plants for their architecture, their resilience to snow cover, and the simple pleasures of bark and berries—to create a garden that’s interesting to look at all year round.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Heather Prince, horticulturist
Age: 16 and older
Course number: H204
Instructor
Heather Prince, horticulturist
Heather Prince is a trained horticulturist specializing in trees, shrubs, and native plants. She has been a part of the green industry for more than 20 years in numerous capacities, both public and private. She currently balances a busy freelance writing and teaching schedule with her role as email marketing manager for The Garden of Words. She firmly believes anyone can garden and everyone will fall in love with plants given the chance.
What to Know
This program meets indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Please bring a notebook, pencil, water bottle, and a snack.
Program Schedule
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cudahy Room, Administration and Research Center (parking lot P-1), East Side
