Noel on the future of ecological planting design

Last summer, there was a big conference on naturalistic planting in Mannheim, Germany. Noel gave the keynote presentation. So, he's done it again for us, looking critically at what we mean by naturalistic (or ecological) planting and addressing what he sees as crucial issues for the years ahead, starting of course with climate change. It attracted a lot of interest from the audience and deserves a wider hearing.

[@lynnpurse]

Wonderful presentation, a great look at how much gardening has changed and is changing and how to merge aesthetics and ecology into sustainable gardens. More please!

[@ericjorgensen8028]

I really think it would be great if somehow we could stich together pieces of Roy Diblik, Noel K., Piet O., Claudia West, and probably a few other people with plant knowledge... And let their combined experience go on some public space plantings. The results would be both beautiful, and ecological. Naturalized areas can be more beautiful. Designed areas can be more ecological. Finding the balance is the thing. Definitely smiled at the 'sporobolizing' reference.

[@aliaroberts8046]

Thank you for the fabulous presentation on ecological design and explanatory educational resource. It was a wealth of information!

[@SiSwitzer]

This was fantastic, thanks very much for sharing such valuable info! Looking forward to seeing more on the online plant directory 👌🤩👍

[@user-vf8bn8xz1b]

Thank you for sharing Mr. Kingsbury, great information and insights!

[@Maritafeb15]

Fascinating presentation, but to me, biodiversity includes fauna - invertebrates and vertebrates - so please consider these in this great approach to gardening. Wonderful to see mown lawn only as pathways.

[@montsemarinbalana7702]

Wonderful talk as usual ! So much to learn about this new way of ¨gardening¨So sorry I couldn't attend live :((

[@sallyharper582]

I really enjoy these presentations but am not sure why it is necessary to have a dig at Monty Don I the preamble? Each to their own.

[@kikks461]

The plant directory can be called Wikiplant😏