Keep your garden thriving with this workshop series focused on effective garden maintenance.
During this comprehensive experience, learn strategies to support plant health, manage unwanted plants, and optimize watering for efficiency and growth. Discover the benefits of mulching and garden structures to reduce long-term upkeep while enhancing your garden's beauty and functionality. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this series provides the tools and knowledge you need to maintain a flourishing garden with ease.
Certificate Information
This course is an elective for the Longwood Gardens’ Certificate in Gardening.
Course Schedule
Mondays, November 3–24, 2025
5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Location
Grove Studio 104; Grove Studio 105
Instructor
Madi Walter
Madison Walter has a diverse background in both ornamental and edible gardening, a B.S. in landscape architecture from Cornell University, and an M.S. in environmental education from Antioch University New England. During her working hours she is the urban agriculture coordinator for the New Castle Conservation District and chair of the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition. Through these roles, she regularly presents at national conferences, coordinates an urban farmer and gardener training program, and serves as an appointed member of the Delaware Department of Agriculture's advisory council on farm and policy. Her mission is to create learning experiences that cultivate curiosity and illustrate how connections developed through farming and gardening build stronger communities.
