If you’re a first-time homeowner looking to tackle your new garden or just interested in brushing up on your skills, you’ll benefit from this introductory gardening series. Lessons are applicable to a range of garden spaces from big to small, including typical suburban yards and postage-stamp-sized urban lots.
Instructor: Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener Magazine
Session III: Review maintenance strategies to successfully care for new and existing plants including deadheading, weeding, watering, pruning, and fertilizing. Stay organized with seasonal to-do lists and examine solutions for common challenges like deer, pests, diseases, and tough garden conditions. Sustainable and organic gardening techniques will be emphasized.