Radnor Conservancy & Chanticleer

Learn which plants you can collect seed from, the best timing and seed treatment after collection, and more.Collecting seeds from native plants in your garden is an ecologically friendly gardening practice that is also an inexpensive way of replicating plants in your garden. Learn which plants you can collect seed from, the best timing and seed treatment after collection, and more. During this walk, Chanticleer Horticulturist Przemek Walczak will discuss his favorite native plants to propagate and students will have an opportunity to try their hand at seed collection. Instructor BioPrzemek Walczak has been a Chanticleer Horticulturist since 1996. Over

At the beginning of fall, it is time to start thinking of how to prepare your garden for the winter.This class will focus on preparing your garden for winter and will highlight gardening practices that support wildlife during the dormant months. From evaluating garden beds to thinning and dividing plants, re-establishing bed lines and seeding plants directly into the soil, participants will be guided through a checklist of fall tasks that can be implemented in the home garden. Through a garden walk, demonstrations, and tool review, participants will learn how to balance being thoughtful towards wildlife in your fall tasks,

Jump-start your organic vegetable garden this spring, inspiring your appetite for growing & designing with vegetables, edible plants & herbsJump-start your own organic vegetable garden this spring and inspire your appetite for growing and designing with vegetables, edible plants, and herbs. The class begins with a presentation covering the basics of how to plan a vegetable garden from scratch. David Mattern will then lead a walk to see vegetable production in varying stages, as he provides ample information on how to create a productive garden in the ground and in containers. All levels are welcome to participate, no experience necessary.Instructor

The class will discuss deterrents and will feature bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs that are deer-resistant to inspire you.Deer can be a major challenge for gardeners in this area, munching on some of our favorite plants. Chanticleer Assistant Horticulturist Chris Fehlhaber will teach strategies for how co-exist with deer while still having a beautiful and productive garden. The class will discuss deterrents and will feature bulbs, perennials, trees, and shrubs that are deer-resistant to inspire you. Instructor BioChris Fehlhaber is an Assistant Horticulturist at Chanticleer, joining the organization in 2016. His goal is to raise the public’s consciousness and appreciation

Assistant Horticulturist, Chris Fehlhaber discusses growing conditions, plant selection, and designing gardens for very tough gardening siteWhat can we learn from plants that survive and thrive in the Chanticleer parking lot? This class rounds up some of the most resilient plants growing in the mid-Atlantic region. Chanticleer Assistant Horticulturist Chris Fehlhaber discusses growing conditions, plant selection, and designing gardens for very tough gardening sites. Bring your questions to learn more about what plants are truly low-maintenance and can withstand the trickiest growing conditions. Instructor BioChris Fehlhaber is an Assistant Horticulturist at Chanticleer, joining the organization in 2016. His goal is

Insects pollinate, recycle, control pests, and so much more! Learn about the insects we see, and their role in our ecosystem.Insects are among the most interesting and diverse animals on earth and despite their small size, they’re also among the most important. Insects pollinate, recycle, control pests, and so much more! Join us for a stroll through the garden as we learn about the insects we see, their role in our ecosystems, and how we can attract them to our own yards using native plants and ecological gardening practices. Feel free to come with questions about your own mystery insects.

Przemek Walczak will lead a walk that studies native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habit, and culture.Approach gardening with a focus on adding ecological value and beauty to your landscape. Chanticleer Horticulturist Przemek Walczak will lead a walk that studies native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habit, and culture. Przemek will give insight on how to incorporate native plants into a designed area and will discuss plant selection and placement. Instructor BioPrzemek Walczak has been a Chanticleer Horticulturist since 1996. Over the course of 20 years, he has developed a native woodland garden along Bell’s Run Creek. The garden