Tired of seeing your garden become a buffet for deer?
This multi-week course offers an in-depth exploration of how to create and maintain a thriving, deer-resistant landscape. Through a blend of classroom discussions and hands-on learning in the Gardens, discover which native plants deer tend to avoid, explore effective deterrent strategies, and gain practical insights into protecting your trees and shrubs. By the end, you’ll have the tools and confidence you need to design a beautiful, resilient garden that both you—and the local wildlife—can appreciate in harmony.
Location
Visitor Center Auditorium, Throughout the Gardens
Instructor
Gregory Tepper
Gregg Tepper is a professional horticulturist, lecturer, consultant, and life-long native plant enthusiast. He has been in the public horticulture industry for more than 25 years and has helped manage and guide various public gardens. He is now the Senior Horticulturist at Laurel Hill East and West Cemeteries in Philadelphia, PA where he manages various garden areas, including Nature's Sanctuary, a SITES Gold certified landscape. Tepper has lectured extensively in the United States as well as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Wisley in Great Britain. He is co-author of the book Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast and his next book, The Sensory Appeal of Native Plants, is in the works.
