Inspired by Nature: The New Perennial Movement at Hermannshof Gardens

In a rare American appearance, Cassian Schmidt, Director of Hermannshof, a public garden in the hills north of Heidelberg, Germany will provide insights and inspiration for home gardeners and professionals alike. Over the past thirty years, Hermannshof has broken new ground and set international trends with its innovative blend of ecology, artistry, and imagination. In his eighteen years as Director, Cassian Schmidt has kept Hermannshof at the forefront of planting design, developing signature methods that use natural plant communities as models for sustainable, low-maintenance plant combinations equally at home in private gardens and public landscapes.