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The Flower Show
May 14, 2025

PHS x Chanticleer Learning Series: Dry Gardening and Xeric Planting Schemes with Lisa Roper

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Discover how to create stunning, resilient gardens that thrive in dry conditions. Taught by horticulturist and master gardener Lisa Roper, this class explores innovative dry gardening techniques and xeric planting schemes, offering inspiration and practical strategies for designing beautiful, water-wise landscapes.

Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, you’ll explore a variety of dry garden settings, including steep slopes, gravel-amended sites, and container-based trough gardens. Lisa will highlight standout plants that are blooming or texturally striking in May, demonstrating successful plant combinations that enhance both aesthetics and ecological resilience.

Whether you're designing a full xeric garden or looking to incorporate drought-tolerant plants into your existing landscape, this class will provide expert insights, plant recommendations, and design principles to help you create a thriving, sustainable garden.

This class is ideal for gardeners, landscape designers, and plant enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of dry gardening techniques and plant selection.

Date

May 14, 2025

Time

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Cost

$45

Location

Chanticleer Garden
786 Church Road, Wayne PA, 19087

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Accessibility

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