Our landscape practices affect the balance of our ecosystem above and below the soil surface and the quality of our waters.  In this three-day intensive course – from 9a.m.-noon on Thursday, September 26, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28 -  you will learn how to apply ecologically safe gardening practices to existing landscapes and garden beds.  Topics covered will include different methods of composting and other eco-friendly soil amendment techniques, alternatives to pesticides and herbicides, responsible acquisition of native plant materials and other techniques that follow low-impact practices to our natural surroundings. 

Irene Brady Barber is currently both a Landscape Designer for Cosmic Stone & Garden Supply and a seasonal horticultural educator at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.  With a background in communications: human behavior and horticulture practices and design,  Irene is presently working to complete a professional certification in the field of horticultural therapy, which is the focus of much of her teaching at the Gardens.

Where:      Bosarge Family Education Center, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Price:         $120 members, $150 nonmembers (preregistration required)