About this event
Interested in sustainable gardening techniques and using efficient home landscaping ideas? Join author Vincent Simeone as he shares ideas for eco-friendly essentials such as composting, mulching, and planting trees during this online lecture. He makes the what, how, and why of sustainable gardening unmistakably clear: what are the best plant selections, how can you conserve water with proper irrigation, why should we plant for the long-term, the importance of fighting insects and pests, and more. This sustainable gardening lecture is your personal roadmap for green gardening.
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Libby Rhoads Chief of Learning & Outreach @ U.S. Botanic GardenT
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Guest speaker
Vincent Simeone Horticulturist, Lecturer, AuthorG
Vincent Simeone has degrees in ornamental horticulture from Farmingdale State College (SUNY) and the University of Georgia, and a M.P.A. in Public Admin from LIU Post. For the past 29 years he’s worked in public horticulture & manages an arboretum on Long Island. He has published 6 garden books.
U.S. Botanic Garden
The U.S. Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally.
