{"id":4185,"date":"2009-10-14T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2009-10-14T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nybg.org\/wordpress\/?p=4185"},"modified":"2009-10-02T10:16:59","modified_gmt":"2009-10-02T14:16:59","slug":"autumn-is-a-great-time-for-gardening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/blogs\/plant-talk\/2009\/10\/learning\/autumn-is-a-great-time-for-gardening\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Is a Great Time for Gardening"},"content":{"rendered":"

All-Day Workshop and Dozens of Classes Help You Along<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\nDuncan Himmelman, Ph.D., is Program Manager for Continuing Education.<\/em> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"GAR-class-3_JL\"<\/a>The first time I heard Grandpa say \u201cLet\u2019s put the garden to bed\u201d I had visions of pillows nestled between the tomato plants. Of course, being 5 years old, what would I know about finishing up in the garden, let alone \u201cputting it to bed\u201d?<\/p>\n

Now, after decades of tending to gardens of all types, I am more than well acquainted with the assortment of tasks that ensure all is in good shape before the onset of winter and that autumn is a great time for more than just tidying up the perennial patch. The quietude of fall lets you review the year\u2019s successes and near-misses and inspires you to develop plans for \u201cwhat\u2019s next.\u201d That\u2019s what prompted me to design the Fall into Place: Autumn Gardening<\/a> program slated for Saturday, October 17, during which a talented team of expert gardeners will introduce you to the benefits of fall gardening.<\/p>\n

Autumn is perfect for planting trees and shrubs that add color, texture, and structure to the landscape. Container gardening using hardy plants alongside exotic succulents stretches the season well past Thanksgiving. Look ahead to brightening up the garden in spring with fall-planted bulbs, designed for maximum impact once winter fades. Become familiar with the spectacular displays of ornamental grasses that heighten the effects of the border from fall through winter. All of this on one day!<\/p>\n

In addition to this special program, the Adult Education program<\/a> offers courses that illuminate the principles of good gardening practices and teach you how to transform your garden bounty into tantalizing herbal products. Or jump into hands-on botanical crafts courses and design autumn-themed garlands, wreaths, and centerpieces to beautify seasonal table settings. (Watch a video of one of our instructors creating a holiday wreath<\/a> and a fresh floral design<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

So, don\u2019t put away those gardening gloves quite yet! Partake in our autumn courses and discover great new plants, the joy of putting the garden to bed properly, and the excitement of designing your spring bulb display for that spectacular burst of color after the snow melts. The more you can get done in the fall, the faster things get moving in the spring.<\/p>\n

For more information or to register, call 718-817-8747.<\/p>\n

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All-Day Workshop and Dozens of Classes Help You Along Duncan Himmelman, Ph.D., is Program Manager for Continuing Education. The first time I heard Grandpa say \u201cLet\u2019s put the garden to bed\u201d I had visions of pillows nestled between the tomato plants. Of course, being 5 years old, what would I know about finishing up in… <\/p>\n

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