Shade Gardening

2 CNPS credits

Instructor:  Ed Davis, Assistant Director of UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

Class Dates: 
Part 1: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 12pm-1pm
Part 2: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 12pm-1pm 

Class Description:  Shade gardening offers a unique opportunity to create cool, peaceful outdoor spaces that thrive in low-light conditions. We’ll explore the best hardy plants for shade gardens USDA zones 7&8, focusing on how to select, arrange, and care for them. Participants will learn how to design functional, beautiful landscapes that work well in partial to full shade, from understory trees to ground covers, with an emphasis on native plants and sustainability. Whether you're starting a new shade garden or enhancing an existing one, this class will help you choose the right plants and design strategies to cultivate a thriving shade garden in your own backyard or your clients.

Class Format: Online. Participants will be given a link to attend this class live via Zoom. 

Cost: $14.90

If you have any questions, please contact garden-education@charlotte.edu.