Practicum Perennial Garden
An individual perennial garden with handwoven bamboo supports, developed and cared for over two seasons.
- Matthew's role
- Student horticulturist responsible for an individual plot
- Place
- Longwood Gardens
- Period
- March 2025–2026
- Plot
- 14 by 15 feet
An individual perennial garden across two seasons
Matthew planned and cared for an individual 14-by-15-foot garden across two growing seasons, with instruction from Longwood Gardens outdoor landscape employees.
He installed three handwoven bamboo supports and new plants in late April 2025. The supports grounded the space for two years as climbers, annuals, and perennials developed around a narrow path.
Spring and late-season growth
New plants and handwoven supports were placed in late April 2025, with the growing season ahead of them.
Three handwoven bamboo supports
Matthew cut, split, and wove the bamboo by hand. The three supports helped shape the garden for two years, grounding the space as climbers and seasonal planting grew around them.
Flowers from the practicum garden
Matthew harvested annual and perennial flowers from this garden to make bouquets throughout the growing season. The plot supplied changing combinations of flowers, foliage, and texture alongside its continuing garden display.
Credits and collaborators
- Made with
- Longwood Gardens outdoor landscape employees