Wonder which plants grow best in sunny, moist soil? Looking to attract more butterflies and bumble bees to your garden? Want to create your own personal National Park in your backyard?
Come to “Gardening with Native Plants.” The three-hour class will be held at Carroll Community College Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, April 14.
You will learn techniques that will help you create a beautiful garden that supports wildlife and our region’s ecosystem. Explore which native perennials, shrubs, and trees look best in spring, summer and fall. Learn how to use color to best effect.
Make your garden multi-level with a design that draws the eye. The class will examine how to support birds, butterflies and other wildlife through plants. Various lists of plants will be provided to help participants choose the best plant for their home.
Class participants will design a garden using native plants that are beneficial for pollinators and other wildlife.
The class will be taught by Laura O’Callaghan. A Master Gardener since 2014, she is a Finksburg resident and native plant enthusiast. She started this website, IntheGardenwithLaura.com, in 2016. Laura was a founding member of the Finksburg Library gardens and is vice chair of the Carroll County Forestry Board.
Registration ends April 14 at noon. The non-credit course will be held April 14 from 6:30-9:30 pm at Carroll Community College. The course costs $55 with a $5 supply fee. To register or for more information, click on the link below.