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Description

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore:

• Post-Summer Care: Learn how to assess your garden’s needs as summer ends, including deadheading, dividing, and pruning techniques that will encourage healthy growth and blooms for the following year.
• Winter Preparation: Discover strategies for protecting your perennials from harsh winter conditions. From mulching and proper cutting back to selecting and applying winter covers, we’ll guide you through the steps to ensure your garden is ready to burst back to life come spring.
• Soil and Fertilization: Understand how to prepare your soil and decide if any late-season fertilizing is needed to strengthen your plants for the cold months ahead.
• Pest and Disease Management: Gain insights into managing common post-summer pests and diseases that might threaten your garden, with tips on natural and effective solutions.
• Seasonal Planning: Explore how to plan for the next growing season, including the best times to start seeds and what to consider when planning your garden layout.