Garden Lecture: Expressing Culture Through Design & Stewardship of Edible & Native Landscapes

Culture and landscapes have always been intertwined. Our food, customs, and lifestyles are impacted by, and reflected in, the stewardship of our landscapes within the broader context of the natural environments in which we live. In our modern world, people are looking for ways to reconnect to the land through growing food and having more environmentally beneficial landscapes. 

In this workshop we will explore:

·  Examples of different cultural relationships with landscapes at home and abroad, past and present.

·  Strategies to holistically integrate our landscapes and lifestyles centered on culture, stewardship practices, and better site design.

·  Sustainable garden and planting design strategies to better incorporate food production and the use of native plants in our gardens that meet aesthetic goals and support our desired lifestyles. 

This workshop will include interactive discussion and some hands-on sketching. 

Stephen Panasci, PLA Owner of Stephen Panasci: Food Systems and Ecological Design

Stephen Panasci is a Landscape Architect who provides landscape design and consulting services that integrate food systems and Ecological Design to create a deep cultural connection to landscapes for his clients. Stephen’s educational experiences include Horticulture, Permaculture, Landscape Architecture, and Ecological Restoration. He has worked on organic farms locally, as well as abroad with unique work exchange opportunities in Sicily and Argentina. His professional experience includes working as a Landscape Architect on a wide variety of public and private projects such as campuses, public parks, schools, farms, private residences, urban farms, and community gardens. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Limited Seating