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Email: education@redbutte.utah.edu
Wednesday, September 4, 6-7PM
Thursday, September 5, 6-7:30PM
The unique colors, textures, form, and movement of ornamental grasses complete the fall garden. In this two-part class, join us on a deep dive into possibly the most important plant family in the world, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about grasses and probably a little more. In the first class you will learn and explore fruit, flowers, florets, and inflorescences. In the second class, the self-proclaimed "Prince of the Poaceae," Eddy Dawson, will lead you on a tour of Red Butte Garden's vast grass collection.
Get to know your instructor:
Eddy Dawson has a passion for connecting people with the importance of plants in all aspects of life. His life's mantra is "everyone loves plants, not everyone knows it." He has spent 22 years working at Red Butte Garden in a variety of roles, including Curator of Plant Records, Director of Information Technology, and currently serves as the Director of Programs. In addition to his Red Butte Garden experience, he has 30 years combined experience in the plant science and horticulture industries and is a volunteer leader engaged in the national American Public Garden Association. He strives to continue learning and making new connections with plants and people as part of the mission at Red Butte Garden. He has degrees in Horticulture and Botanical Informatics from Texas A&M University.
This class is part of the Dig Deeper Wasatch: Yard and Garden Program.
This program brings together three educational partners and experts in gardening along the Wasatch Front – Red Butte Garden, Conservation Garden Park, and Utah State University Extension at Wheeler Historic Farm.
In each core or elective class, participants will learn new skills and best practices in a wide array of horticulture-based topics while keeping water conservation and sustainability in the forefront. There is something for all skill sets and interests.
To learn how to participate in this certificate program click the Dig Deeper Wasatch logo. You do not need to participate in DDW program to take part in this class.