Shelby Jackson
horticulturist, asheville, nc
Shelby is Horticulturist and Head of Sales at Carolina Native Nursery. A University of Tennessee Horticulture alumnus, she also has had 3 years as Nursery Sales Manager at BB Barns in Asheville. She brings extensive knowledge in native plants, as they are one of her passions, and also well beyond the shrubs that we currently offer. Her experience includes speaking and leading seminars, horticultural research in the field and the laboratory, landscape design and consulting. She is an N.C.N.L.A. Certified Plant Professional. She has served on the Hendersonville Tree Commission and on the Horticulture Technology board at Blue Ridge Community College. She also participated on the board for her local greenway, Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway, in West Asheville.
lecture:
Natives, Nativars and Your Garden
Shelby will discuss the difference between straight species, selections, hybrids, and cultivars of native plants. She'll talk about the benefits of both species and cultivars and which is better suited to what use in the garden. She's also a huge fan of planting native with non-native and believes that there's room for everything in the garden!
Gardens of Ireland
In this talk, Trevor will share many of his favorite inspirational gardens in Ireland, including Mount Stewart, Powerscourt & Mount Usher