Putting your Garden to Bed

Speaker: Bill Karges

Bill has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany and a minor in Speech, so he enjoys talking about all aspects of the world of plants. He has managed Garden Centers for over 50 years, where he offers advice on a wide range of horticultural topics. Whether your gardening questions concern cultural requirements, insect and disease problems, fertilization practices, or soil structure issues, he tries to blend traditional, reliable information with current research to help customers improve their gardening skills.

Program: This presentation will outline how to prepare your garden for winter. With a focus on perennial gardens, you'll learn what to cut down, how and when to cut it, and how to prevent this year's problems from recurring in future years. The proper use of mulches will also be covered in detail. Our members are welcome to bring plant samples for discussion of insect, disease and/or cultural problems as time permits.