As late summer transitions into fall, the garden transitions, too—as many of the plants that bloomed in the summer begin to produce seeds or go dormant.
During this lecture, Longwood Senior Horticulturist Dean Dietrich shares some of the many perennials whose eye-catching flowers, attractive foliage, or interesting seed heads can extend your garden’s season as the days shorten and the temperatures cool. Following the lecture, enjoy a guided walk to see firsthand how Longwood’s gardeners use perennials with fall interest in the landscape.
Location
Visitor Center Auditorium, Throughout the Gardens
This program will take place partially or entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear footwear suited for walking on uneven paths and through wet areas.
Instructor
Dean Dietrich
Dean is a native Pennsylvanian and passionate horticulturist. He has 15 years’ experience working in public horticulture having recently joined the Longwood Garden’s horticulture staff after spending 10 years working at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond VA, where he managed formal perennial gardens as well as glasshouses.