Introduction to Heaths and Heathers with Medocino Coast Botanical Gardens

In-Person Horticulture and Gardening Class

Green evergreen foliage surrounding an orange type of bloom, standing stick straight, partially obscured by the green foliage.

March 18-25, 2027

Fee: $59

Fee for Members and Innovators: $53

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

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Discover the beauty, diversity, and versatility of heaths and heathers in this two-part introductory series with the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in California.

Explore the history, taxonomy, and geographic origins of these colorful, evergreen plants while gaining an inside look at the Gardens’ heather collection. In the second class, focus on practical horticultural techniques for successfully growing and designing with heaths and heathers, including plant selection, soil preparation, installation, mulching, annual pruning, and propagation. Whether you’re new to these plants or looking to expand your horticultural knowledge, you’ll gain useful insights into cultivating heaths and heathers and incorporating their year-round texture, structure, and seasonal blooms into your landscape.