Free teaser_Planting it Forward
Sustainable Landscaping
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12m
Austin Eischeid of Austin Eischeid Garden Design and Kasey Eaves of Vivant Gardening Services will share their collaboration of the new North Gardens at Millennium Park. Through teamwork and open communication, they keep these naturalistic gardens healthy and evolving for the millions of visitors. Come listen to their discussion about their collaboration on these four season gardens and hear the successes and challenges that they’ve learned through their experiences.
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