The Garden Design of Piet Oudolf

This one-day workshop introduces students to the innovative garden design principles of Piet Oudolf, the internationally renowned landscape designer whose work includes the gardens at Philadelphia’s newly opened Calder Gardens and the High Line in New York City. Participants will explore Oudolf’s signature use of perennials and grasses, his focus on seasonal dynamics and ecological diversity, and how his approach transforms public and private landscapes. Through lectures, visual case studies, and guided discussion, students will gain insight into Oudolf’s creative process and learn how to apply elements of his philosophy to their own gardens and design thinking.

This course is presented in partnership with the Barnes Foundation.

About the Instructors

Erin Monda
Monda is the horticulture manager at Calder Gardens. Previously, she was a section horticulturist for more than six years at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, where she managed and designed a diverse range of gardens and landscapes. She holds a dual master of science in nonprofit leadership and master of environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

Andrew Bunting
Bunting is the Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He received a BS in plant and soil science from Southern Illinois University. Before arriving at PHS, Bunting worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Chanticleer Garden and spent 27 years at the Scott Arboretum. He serves on the board of Magnolia Society International and wrote The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias.