Wondering what plants to grow in the shaded parts of your yard? Fear not. Learn how to transform them with guidance from Duncan Himmelman, recently retired education manager at Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware, on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. This class will help you identify the different levels of shade in your garden and select the best native plants for each condition. Discover strategies for creating an attractive, ecologically focused garden. With practical advice and expert insights, you’ll gain the confidence to make the most of your shady spaces and turn them into vibrant, flourishing parts of your landscape.

Duncan Himmelman earned his doctorate at Cornell University and taught horticultural science at the college level for 24 years. He recently retired as the education manager at Mt. Cuba Center, a public garden in Delaware devoted to native plant advocacy. He continues to enjoy teaching, designing landscapes and promoting ecologically focused gardening practices.