Head Gardener Del Brummet will dive deep into the Miller Garden’s famed woody plant collection. The garden’s space is at a premium and plants need to earn their place in the garden. Though the garden has several acres, it is amazing how quickly it starts to fill to the brim…especially when the original owner was an avid plant collector! Let’s look at plants which can grow in small spaces or are good at growing below other plants in a layered canopy, with a focus on narrow plants and those which grow slowly and add an appealing diversity and texture to the landscape.

Del became interested in plants through hiking and building trails with the Washington Trails Association. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2014 with a B.S. in biology and now works as head gardener at the Elizabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. Del has taught classes through NHS in native and exotic plants, propagation, seasonal interest and continues to learn and contribute to the organization through its education programming. 

$25 of each registrant’s fee will be remitted to Great Plant Picks.