Starts on: April 12, 2026 @ 9:00am
Reimagining Planting Design in Home Landscapes
Register Now:Sundays, April 12, 9 am - 1 pm, April 19, 9 am - 12 pm
Over time, parts of our landscapes are ready for a makeover. Rather than starting from scratch, most homeowners prefer to refresh what is already present. New ideas and changing needs can unlock the ability to reimagine how a space is used, structured, and planted. In this two-part workshop, we’ll cover essential design techniques for assessing, reshaping, and diversifying established gardens. Using unique areas within Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, we’ll explore how the structure, plants, and surroundings come together in a unified design. Back in the classroom, hands-on exercises will allow students to experiment with organization and visual appeal. Between sessions, students are encouraged to apply new ideas to a section of their own landscape for discussion and review during the second workshop. No prior design or drawing experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and an interest in creating meaningful garden experiences.
Instructor Bio(s)
Cheryl Salatino has been the principal designer and owner of Dancing Shadows Garden Design since 2002, a residential garden design and services firm recently transplanted from Massachusetts to Maine. Cheryl received her certificate in landscape design from the Radcliffe Seminars Landscape Design Program at Harvard University and an Advanced Certificate in Horticulture and Design from Native Plant Trust. Serving for several years as Chair of the Master Certificate in Horticulture (MCH) Board for Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, Cheryl was honored with the President’s Award for her contribution to furthering education within the green industry. Cheryl teaches landscape design for students at the Native Plant Trust and presents a plethora of lectures to garden clubs throughout New England.