The Power of Native Plants
Sat, June 13th | 10am | Choose Your Price ($30-$5)

Presented by Adam Bigelow

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Description:	Ornamental Plants look great. No argument there. And yet without native plants in the mix, your garden is missing the plants that local bees, moths & butterflies, salamanders, and songbirds depend on to continue to grow their families for years to come. Plus, you don't have to choose one or the other. Knowing how to combine them is the fun part! Adam Bigelow of Bigelow's Botanical Excursions has spent over two decades walking, studying, and falling in love with the flora of Southern Appalachia. He knows what grows at 3,000 feet, what blooms underneath the hardwoods, and what belongs on your ridge, your slope, and your shaded back corner.
Class Basics:	Why Southern Appalachia is one of the most biodiverse regions in the country and what that means for your property Why native plants are so important and their many benefits for you and the local ecosystem that is your garden Which native species suit the specific soils, elevations, and rainfall patterns of WNC and North Georgia How to ensure you're planting with your design preferences in mind combined with providing essential food and habitat for our native pollinators Common mistakes that quietly undercut the ecological work you're trying to do
Class Detail:	The first half is a talk and slideshow. The second half moves outside for a guided walking tour of the native plant section here at Winding Stair Gardens, where Adam breaks down what each species contributes to the life on your property, including keystone species (the plants that give your pollinator friends the best bang for your buck). Worth clearing your Saturday morning for.
Instructor Bio:	A horticulturist, botanist, and self-described "plant nerd" (aka the Joyful Botanist) based in Cullowhee, NC, Adam Bigelow is the owner of Bigelow's Botanical Excursions and a planning committee member for the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference, the largest of its kind in the country. He brings serious field knowledge with a storytelling style that keeps the whole room leaning in.
Features:	All class attendees receive 10% off their entire plant purchase, same day.