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Ornamental Grasses for your Yard
Wednesday, 10:00AM-12:30PM
The unique colors, textures, form, and movement of ornamental grasses complete the fall garden. Join us on a deep dive into possibly the most important plant family in the world, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about grasses and probably a little more. After a short presentation and exploration of fruit, flowers, florets, and inflorescences, Eddy Dawson will lead you on a tour of Red Butte Garden’s vast grass collection.
Get to know your instructor:
Eddy Dawson’s passion is to show people that everyone loves plants, not everyone knows it yet. He believes that plants are a fundamental part of our lives, and his life’s work has been dedicated to making that connection for others.
After a 24-year career, Eddy recently retired from Red Butte Garden, where he served in a variety of roles, including Curator of Plant Records, Director of Information Technology, and Director of Programs. In addition to his extensive tenure there, his career spans over three decades in the plant science and horticulture industries.
Eddy is a lifelong learner, always seeking new ways to connect people with the natural world. While pursuing his degrees in Horticulture and Botanical Informatics at Texas A&M University, Eddy served as a research and teaching assistant, where he had the opportunity to teach students about grass morphology and taxonomy, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for an often overlooked but vital part of the plant kingdom.
Dig Deeper Wasatch: Yard and Garden Program
This class is part of the Dig Deeper Wasatch: Yard and Garden Program.
This program brings together three educational partners and experts in gardening along the Wasatch Front – Red Butte Garden, Conservation Garden Park, and Utah State University Extension at Wheeler Historic Farm.
In each core or elective class, participants will learn new skills and best practices in a wide array of horticulture-based topics while keeping water conservation and sustainability in the forefront. There is something for all skill sets and interests.
Click HERE to learn how to participate in the Dig Deeper Wasatch program. You don't have to participate in the program to take this class.
Thank you to our Waterwise Partner, Dominion Energy.
