Explore the beauty and versatility of grasses and sedges in this engaging ornamental horticulture course offers a thoughtful blend of structured learning and real-world inspiration for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these essential garden elements.
Build your knowledge in a classroom setting through weekly sessions focused on key concepts and characteristics. Engage in separate garden walk sessions, including one at the instructor’s private garden, to experience these plants in a living landscape and observe their form, texture, and seasonal presence firsthand.
Certificate Information
This class serves as an elective component of our Gardening Certificate.
Course Schedule
Lecture: Wednesdays, September 9-30 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Walk: Saturdays, September 19 and 26 from 9:00 to 11:00 am
Location
The Grove Studios 104 & 105; Throughout the Gardens
Instructor
Nora Sadler
Nora Sadler earned a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Earth Resources/Geography from the University of Delaware, and was a Longwood Gardens Plant Walk Instructor for 12 years. Sadler was the staff gardener at the Brandywine Conservancy for 28 years. This position included planting and tending native plant gardens, propagation, seed collection, and managing invasive plants. Upon retirement, she assessed the damage to the riparian planting at Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary and learning center. Once the necessary materials were acquired, she worked on the restoration of this buffer. After joining the West Chester Garden Club, she participates in the Nature Warriors group that presents programs to children about plants, seeds, insects, birds, and the connections in nature.
