Douglas Needham, Ph.D., V.M.M., will present “Greenhouse Inspiration, Design, & Construction for Energy Efficiency.” His presentation will explore key design elements of Victorian, neoclassical, geodesic dome, and industrial modern greenhouse design styles from around the world, and, then, focus on greenhouse design, materials, and construction for energy efficiency.

Dr. Needham was Vice President, Education, at Longwood Gardens (2007–2017) and Professor of Floriculture at Oklahoma State University (1989–2007). He was recognized as Distinguished Agriculture Alumnus by Purdue University in 2017, and he was awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal by The Royal Horticultural Society, London, England, UK, in 2018. He grows hundreds of orchids in cool and warm glasshouses, he designs and cultivates English-inspired perennial borders, and he is restoring a native prairie. Dr. Needham enjoys sharing his passion for growing plants with others through workshops, presentations, tours, and consulting.

Registration for this public class is through Oklahoma City Parks.