Well-informed plant selection leads to happier, healthier plants and more confident plant parents. In this outdoor planting primer, our expert horticulturist will demystify commonly used terms describing light exposure, soil types, annual vs perennial plants, and hardiness zones, and demonstrate how to accurately assess conditions in your yard or garden. You’ll explore which types of plants perform best in common conditions in our region and leave empowered to evaluate your own space and choose plants that are set up for success. No matter what type of gardening you’re interested in, understanding your growing conditions is the key to choosing plants that thrive and bring lasting enjoyment.

Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class!

Interested in growing indoors? Click here for the indoor environments version of Right Plant, Right Place!

Friday, March 20, 2026 (9:30 – 11:30 am)

Registration closes March 17, 2026**

$30 /Adult or $24 /Member Adult

Materials: All materials provided. You may wish to bring a pen and notebook.

Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas / Park in main lot

Instructor: FWBG horticulture team members Abby Harp and Maddie Fay

Inclement Weather: This class is indoors and will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine.

Need registration help? Please contact us at [email protected].

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