Presented by Jeff Epping, Epping Design & Consulting

In these challenging times of climate change and global warming, environmentally conscious gardeners are looking for better ways to garden. Water guzzling, chemically dependent, pollution causing lawns are unsustainable and can be replaced with so many better alternatives. One great option is earth-friendly gravel gardens that require little water, no fertilizer or other chemicals, no organic mulches and require less time and money to maintain. Don’t be fooled by the name, these gardens are as beautiful as they are resilient and support a myriad of native fauna.

This webinar will provide a brief history of gravel gardening, details on installing a gravel garden, and examples of gardens that Jeff has designed and installed — including residential, municipal and commercial projects. Jeff will showcase before-and-after images and explain the ins and outs as he walks through each project.

Pricing
APLD Member: Live & Recorded Presentation – $25
APLD Member: Recorded Presentation Only – $20
Non-Member: Live & Recorded Presentation – $50
Non-Member: Recorded Presentation Only – $40

Online registration is now closed. Please contact the APLD office with any questions.

About Jeff
Jeff Epping founded Epping Design & Consulting in 2009 and recently retired after 28 years as Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin, where he practiced and preached environmentally conscious gardening. Whether for a home garden or corporate campus, his innovative designs put plants at the forefront to create beautiful gardens that celebrate the region, nurture nature, and fulfill one’s innate desire to connect with the natural world.

A native of southern Wisconsin and a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, Jeff holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Ornamental Horticulture. He regularly lectures on great garden plants and designs for northern gardens. His garden designs have been featured most recently in the New York Times, Washington Post, Martha Stewart, Fine Gardening and American Roots. He is currently working on a gravel gardening book with Timber Press, set for release in early 2026.