Two Upcoming Garden Talks

There are still a few openings for two local, seasonal garden talks I have coming up at Brookside Gardens. Here are the details:

• Wednesday, October 26, 2–3:30pm
Batten Down the Hatches! Winter Garden Prep
Beginner and intermediate gardeners are often overwhelmed by the long spring to-do lists of garden tasks. Learn what chores are essential and which can you safely skip as you prepare your garden for winter. Discover cost-saving tips and tricks and how to “batten down the hatches” in case we have a really bad winter. Held at Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD. Fee: $22. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Activity_Search/batten-down-the-hatches-winter-garden-prep/18440.

• Wednesday, November 2, 2–3:30pm
Conquering Cool Season Edibles
There are many edible plants that grow best in cooler weather.Try your hand at growing them and enjoy the “fruits” - or veggies -  of your labor during the winter months. We’ll cover techniques for lengthening the growing season and what edible plants do best in our Mid-Atlantic climate. Held at Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD. Fee: $22. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/montgomerycounty/Activity_Search/conquering-cool-season-edibles/18463.