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Jay Sifford, Sifford Garden Design

  • Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – 6:30 pm–8:00 pm

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Landscape designer, Jay Sifford believes that a great garden is built upon four cornerstones: art, magic, story and horticulture. Join us for this online class to hear Jay's personal discoveries from 20 years of garden design, plus lessons from other designers.

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As Jay shares his experiences, you'll learn how to create a magical, immersive and profound space versus 'decorating a yard.' Jay will give you tips on using rhythm, lines, shapes and light; creating theater using scrim; and the power of emotion. Grab your idea book and get ready to be inspired!

About Jay Sifford

Jay Sifford

Jay Sifford is a garden designer, writer and lecturer from Charlotte, North Carolina. He was named “North Carolina’s Most Outstanding Landscape Designer 2021” by LuxLife magazine, and has won numerous awards from Houzz. His work has been featured in Fine Gardening, Garden Design, Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens and Country Gardens magazines, as well as in several books.

He gardens in the mountains of western North Carolina where he has a large stylized meadow and a shade garden under a canopy of mature rhododendrons as well as in a small city townhouse courtyard in Davidson, North Carolina. His mountain landscape, named Rhodwood, was the subject of a feature article in the February 2023 issue of Fine Gardening and in the June 2023 issue of Southern Living.

Jay believes that a garden should be an immersive environment laced with magic, art and story, a place where people, plants and wildlife interact in meaningful ways, and a stage upon which people can live out the best versions of their lives. His unique approach to garden design makes him a sought-after speaker and designer.

Cost
$30.00 per participant.
Registration

Advance registration is required. Register through our online registration store.

Registration is considered complete when payment is received. You will receive a confirmation receipt from notify@cashnet.com when registered.

Cancellation
Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks before the program's start date. No refunds will be made after this time. A 15% cancellation fee applies.
Location
Online Program. Registered participants will receive instructions for accessing the course the week of the program.
Questions
Contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu for more information about this program.