In this episode, host and Master Gardener, Meredith Nutting guides us through the history of gardening, a little on the basics of design and how to create your own container garden. Then she’s joined by Gregg Tepper, from Laurel Hill to explore how to design the garden you want to experience. Gregg Tepper is the Senior Horticulturist at the Arboretum at Laurel Hill where he stewards the green burial areas with a naturalistic style utilizing hundreds of ecologically supportive native plants. His years of experience has helped build many gardens and allowed him to expand his knowledge and experience. Of the many rewards that he receives, his most valuable is the enthusiasm to share that knowledge with others, both seasoned professionals and those new to gardening. His advice for a successful garden is understanding it’s not simply WHAT you do, but also HOW you do it.
To find out more about Laurel Hill Cemetery visit https://laurelhillphl.com/
And to listen to Green Philly’s panel discussion about green burials at Laurel Hill check out the special episode in this feed or at: https://gritty-and-green.simplecast.com/episodes/special-episode-green-burial-panel-i6ezpfd6
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