Free Online Webinar: Natural Gardening With City Codes and HOAs

Hosted by Homegrown National Park

Free Online Webinar with Q&A
October 29th | 12:00-1:30 PM ET

One of the biggest challenges natural gardeners face is navigating outdated city weed codes and strict HOA rules.

While we may understand the environmental value of native plantings, not everyone does—and the familiar look of tidy lawns still sets neighborhood expectations.

Join author and designer Benjamin Vogt for a candid talk on:

• What “weediness” really means in urban and suburban settings
• How to work effectively with city inspectors and HOA boards
• Best practices for designing and maintaining natural gardens that look intentional and cared for

He’ll also highlight new city and state laws that can serve as models for communities making room for nature.

This is a commonly requested topic we hear from our community, and we’re glad to make it accessible to everyone.

TICKETS

Choose the option that works best for you.

Supporter Ticket: $25

General Admission: $10

Open Door Ticket: Free

This is a commonly requested topic we hear from our community, and we’re glad to make it accessible to everyone.

All ticket types include full access to the event—including our Open Door Ticket, part of Homegrown National Park’s effort to make our programs available to all. Choosing the Supporter or General Admission Ticket helps fund our mission to restore biodiversity.

P.S. Can’t make it live? A recording will be available through November 29, 2025

Benjamin Vogt is author of the best-selling Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design, as well as the impassioned A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future. His design work has appeared in Dwell, Fine Gardening, Horticulture, Midwest Living, The New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Benjamin manages the design firm and online educational platform Prairie Up.