Here in the United States, the landscaping industry often reigns supreme. In a maintenance-driven world of “mow, blow, and go,” the green spaces surrounding our daily lives are designed to satisfy convenience rather than curiosity. But gardens are not static. They are living creations, cultivated over time. So how should we approach gardens if we acknowledge them as evolving, dynamic systems rather than finished products?
In this spirited talk, horticulturist and garden designer Molly Hendry explores a more thoughtful way. Drawing on lessons learned from gardeners around the world, she shares how these perspectives have shaped her work across the Southeastern United States. Molly will unpack her four-part design strategy, a practical framework that guides decision-making when curating a garden and balances ecology, aesthetics, and human experience.
The goal is for you to leave inspired to approach your own garden as a process of cultivation, not completion—understanding that great gardens are born not only from the spirit of a place, but from the unique people who tend them.
Speaker: Molly Hendry
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Here in the United States, the landscaping industry often reigns supreme. In a maintenance-driven world of “mow, blow, and go,” the green spaces surrounding our daily lives are designed to satisfy convenience rather than curiosity. But gardens are not static. They are living creations, cultivated over time. So how should we approach gardens if we acknowledge them as evolving, dynamic systems rather than finished products?
In this spirited talk, horticulturist and garden designer Molly Hendry explores a more thoughtful way. Drawing on lessons learned from gardeners around the world, she shares how these perspectives have shaped her work across the Southeastern United States. Molly will unpack her four-part design strategy, a practical framework that guides decision-making when curating a garden and balances ecology, aesthetics, and human experience.
The goal is for you to leave inspired to approach your own garden as a process of cultivation, not completion—understanding that great gardens are born not only from the spirit of a place, but from the unique people who tend them.
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