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JamesBatton

Winter Ready Gardens
August 7

LOCATION:
Red Butte Garden Classroom

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Questions?

Please call: 801-581-8454

Email: education@redbutte.utah.edu


INSTRUCTOR:
James Batton

COST:
Garden Members: 
$32
General Public: 
$39

WINTER READY GARDENS

August 7


Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 PM

Preparing your landscape for the impending fall not only sets the stage for a visually appealing outdoor space but also lays the groundwork for a healthy, resilient landscape come spring, a particularly vital consideration given the unpredictability of winter conditions in Utah. As winter unfolds, Utah experiences its fair share of harsh weather, making strategic preparations an integral part of maintaining the well-being of your plants and outdoor environment.


In our comprehensive class, we guide you through the intricacies of fall landscape preparation tailored specifically to Utah's unique climate. From understanding the local soil and weather conditions to implementing specific strategies that safeguard your plants through winter, our program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure your landscape not only survives but thrives.


Let's delve into the details of seasonal care, ensuring your outdoor space emerges in the spring with vitality and beauty, reflecting the thoughtful preparation invested during the fall months.

Get to Know Your Instructor:

James Batton is a consulting arborist, horticulturist, and local Youtube gardening host. Since 1979 he has worked in the landscape gardening field as a research assistant, estate gardener, greenskeeper, designer, arborist, and horticultural instructor. He has served as president of the Local Chapter of The International Society of Arboriculture, and consulted on many projects including City Creek's landscape, Thanksgiving Point water features, and the Oregon Symphony's designers showhouse. Come enjoy James' engaging storytelling style of teaching skills in the garden.