Richard Hayden
Workshop Talk - Rhythm, Repetition and Texture: Garden Design for Year-Round Interest
Saturday 7 November 9.00am – 10.30am $70
+3% booking fee
Richard Hayden is a passionate horticulturist known for his ecological and naturalistic approach to garden care and design. Since 2022, he has been Senior Director of Horticulture at the High Line in New York, where he leads a team responsible for the stewardship and programming of one of the world’s most celebrated public gardens – an elevated rail line transformed into a biodiverse, naturalistic landscape designed by Piet Oudolf.
Previously, Richard was Assistant Deputy Director at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he played a key role in the reimagining of the La Brea Tar Pits and oversaw the award-winning Nature Garden, an urban wildlife habitat supporting research, education and community engagement.
A fascinating and insightful speaker, Richard brings a global perspective on public gardens, ecological design and the evolving role of green spaces in our cities.
Workshop Talk – Rhythm, Repetition and Texture: Garden Design for Year-Round Interest
Saturday 7 November 9.00am - 10.30am
Who doesn’t enjoy a beautiful flower garden? But as we know, flowers can be fleeting.
In this inspiring talk, Richard explores the key principles that give gardens lasting impact beyond seasonal blooms. Focusing on structure, plant form, repetition and rhythm, he will demonstrate how thoughtful placement and layering create gardens that remain engaging throughout the year. Drawing on his experience with naturalistic planting and large-scale public landscapes, Richard will share ideas and insights that can be applied to gardens of any size, offering inspiration for creating spaces that are both visually compelling and enduring.
More workshops and presentations by Richard Hayden
Create Your Own Garden in collaboration with Rachel Gray and Richard Hayden
Thursday 5 November 2.00pm – 4.00pm $145
+3% booking fee
