The New Perennial Movement Sample Garden

Join Austin for a lecture followed by a stroll through the garden. Gain insight into the process behind this new section of the garden, and what it takes to select and create a work of art in garden form.

An independent garden design consultant, based in Chicago. An Iowa native with a bachelor's degree in Horticulture from Iowa State University. Austin specializes in designing dynamic naturalistic plantings using strong perennials and grasses with all season interest. He works on projects from residential to large scale public space throughout the United States and beyond.

Austin has traveled extensively to seek out the best in horticulture to hone in on his plant knowledge and planting design skills, including: Hermannshof Garden in Germany under the direction of Cassian Schmidt, Orchard Dene Nursery in England, and Chanticleer Garden in Philadelphia. In addition he works side by side with mentors and colleagues Piet Oudolf and Roy Diblik on a number of projects to gain practical knowledge on dynamic planting plan designs and layouts.

Note: This lecture will not be recorded.