Designing with Bulbs

This program led by Sheri Forster. will allow participants to find inspiration and gain skills to add bulb displays into your landscape. The discussion will explore the diversity of bulbs: their culture, growing requirements and placement. It will provide knowledge on how to plan and place bulbs in new and existing beds using the Fundamental Principles of Garden Design: Purpose, Style, Site Analysis, Color, Balance & Rhythm.

You will be shown illustrations, techniques and taught strategies that ensure long term success and offer examples of bulb combinations with Trees, Shrubs and Perennials.

About Sheri Forster: Principal of The Scottish Gardener for 16 years, Sheri specializes in custom garden design of residential properties in Westchester & Fairfield counties. Her client’s gardens have been featured in garden tours and have appeared in National and local publications. Sheri was the kickoff speaker for the Connecticut Horticultural Society’s lecture series and The Connecticut Master Gardeners Association annual meeting. She received her certificate in Garden Design from NYBG in 2008. A native of Fairfield County, when not on land, she enjoys sailing with her husband, Peter on Long Island Sound.