Designing with shrubs – creating naturalistic planting schemes – garden talk 1 September 2024 with Kevin Williams and Michael Guidi

For quite some time, herbaceous perennials have taken centre-stage in planting design, but surely it is now time to consider shrubs and the role they can play, not only in sustainable planting design, but also in creating schemes with climate change in mind. 
 
Kevin Williams and Michael Guidi have just written a book called ‘Shrouded in Light - Naturalistic Planting’ inspired by wild shrublands.  This is the first book to demonstrate how shrubs can be key players in naturalistic planting and, through looking at natural landscapes, the authors illustrate how we can be inspired by them to create exciting and resilient planting.

1:30pm–1:45pm:  Arrival and registration at West Dean College 
2:00pm:  Talk in Old Library with Kevin Williams and Michael Guidi 
3:30pm:  Talk ends with afternoon tea and biscuits at the College, followed by time to wander around West Dean Gardens (gardens close at 5pm)

What students need to bring

​​Notebook and pen, should you wish to take notes​ 

Additional information

​​Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).​