“Small Meadows, Flowering Lawns, and How to Plant Them at Home” presented by Diane St. John of Natureworks

Are you tired of the endless cycle of mowing, watering, and chemically treating a high-maintenance grass lawn? Discover how to trade traditional turf for a beautiful, living landscape! Join us for an inspiring and practical educational seminar presented by horticulturist and organic gardening speaker Diane St. John, from Natureworks Garden Center .

In this visual guide, Diane will show us how to transform standard yards into vibrant, eco-friendly flowering meadows. Drawing from her own multi-year experience, she utilizes personal photographs to document how she successfully converted an unused section of her organic lawn into a thriving natural habitat.

This presentation is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels looking to enhance their yard’s beauty while making a positive environmental impact.

What You Will Learn:

• Lawn Alternatives: Discover practical, step-by-step methods to reduce your turf footprint and replace it with dynamic alternatives.
• Native Species Selection: Learn how to choose the right native plant species uniquely suited for your home landscape.
• Biodiversity & Pollinators: See how simple changes can turn your yard into a powerful magnet for essential pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Low-Maintenance Upkeep: Master the techniques needed to sustain a gorgeous, blooming micro-meadow with minimal traditional maintenance.

Whether you want to transform a tiny corner of your property or reimagine your entire backyard, this program will give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to get started.

We look forward to seeing you there—bring your questions and your passion for green spaces!

Diane St. John is the manager of Natureworks Garden Center and has a BFA in Photography from Columbia College in Chicago and a Landscape Design Certificate from Naugatuck Valley Community College. After obtaining the Landscape Design Certificate from NVCC, the UConn Master Gardener certification, and an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional Certification through CT NOFA, she became increasingly aware of the overuse of synthetic chemicals on lawns and gardens. She became a passionate educator of organic land care practices and saw the decline of the monarch butterfly as a symbol of educating the public on why organic methods are so important. She hopes to inspire others to stop the use of chemicals at home and create a safe, beautiful, healthy environment for all.