Hugh Dargan, ASLA and Mary Palmer Dargan, ASLA frequently share the lecture podium and have engaged audiences in a variety of settings—from keynote addresses in large auditoriums to informal, pool-side chats for fund-raising parties. They use a state-of-the-art presentation with beautiful photographs drawn from their own extensive archives.
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Programs weave together garden history, design techniques, and professional advice to give audiences a broad appreciation of what goes into the creation of lasting and timeless landscapes. Their programs are ideal for:
- garden clubs
- botanical gardens
- museums
- universities
- clubs
- professional organizations
- community events
Formats for all public programs can be easily adapted to meet the needs of sponsoring organizations. For example, they can be presented as a:
- one-hour lecture followed by questions and answers
- weekend workshop
- seminar
- course
Programs have been used as an effective fund-raising tool for numerous organizations, and can be combined with receptions, luncheons, and other events.
Currently, programs are available on the following topics:
- Timeless Landscape Design: The Four-Part Master Plan
- The Great Gardens of the World
- The Theory and Art of Garden Design: An Overview of Design Elements
- The Stories Gardens Tell
- The Language of the Land
- The Tools of Garden Design
- Designing with Plant Materials
- The Magic of Materials: Garden Hardscape
- The Art of Construction: How to be a Connoisseur of Construction Realities
- Investing in Garden Antiques
- The Early English Kitchen Garden
- Le Potager: The French Kitchen Garden
- The American Kitchen Garden (available 2003)
To schedule a lecture or speaking engagement or for information on the most recent schedule, contact lectures@dargan.com.
