Topics:

• History and Philosophy of Gardens

  • Garden aesthetics

    • Color theory for gardens

    • Flowers: flower arrangement

    • Aesthetic aspects of gardens that are not visual, e.g. sound, smell/fragrance, etc.

    • Garden design and architecture

      • Garden ecology

        • Attracting/repelling certain animals with plants.

      • Stonemasonry

      • Tropical and sub-tropical design and architecture.

  • Wonderous aspects of gardens

    • Herbalism and medicinal uses

    • Bizarre plants

    • Nocturnal side of gardens: the sound of crickets, moonlight, the hoot of an owl, fireflies, bat migration, fire pits.

    • Gardening for smaller locations: small yards, indoor, rooftop, walls, etc.

      • Miniature gardens and terrariums.

    • Cemetery gardens.

  • Botany and philosophy of plant science