It’s time to let native plants take the spotlight in your garden. While Europeans quickly fell in love with America’s native flora, many Americans have yet to fully appreciate the treasures in their own backyards. What native plants have you been overlooking? Review some of the thousands of plants that are native to Maryland, from annuals and perennials to shrubs and trees and everything in between!
# PDE-163 | $95 (includes fees: $85) A2 Tue, Thu | Sept. 22 & 24 | 6 – 9 p.m. 2 sessions | Main Campus Instructor: Laura O’Callaghan, a Master Gardener, Ambassador for the Xerces Society for the Conservation of Invertebrates, and website editor of IntheGardenwithLaura.com.
Goldenrod (unlike ragweed, does not cause allergies, comes in many heights and styles. It is a critical plant for bees and butterflies in the fall as they prepare for winter.
Photo by Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center.