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The Art of Container Gardening

Designing, Planting, & Maintaining Your Own Urban Oasis
2025-03-10 18:00:00 2025-03-10 19:30:00 America/New_York The Art of Container Gardening Learn how to create a thriving container garden. From selecting the perfect containers to choosing the right plants and designing a layout that showcases your style, this class will cover it all. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Monday, March 10
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-10 18:00:00 2025-03-10 19:30:00 America/New_York The Art of Container Gardening Learn how to create a thriving container garden. From selecting the perfect containers to choosing the right plants and designing a layout that showcases your style, this class will cover it all. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Learn how to create a thriving container garden. From selecting the perfect containers to choosing the right plants and designing a layout that showcases your style, this class will cover it all.

Dive into the world of container gardening with expert gardener Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm LLC. In this workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to create a thriving container garden in any space. From selecting the perfect containers, to choosing the right plants, and designing a layout that showcases your style, this class will cover it all.

In this class, you'll:

  • Learn about the different types of containers available, and their pros and cons
  • Discover the importance of proper soil and drainage in container gardening
  • Get tips on choosing and caring for plants in a container garden
  • Learn how to design and layout your container garden for maximum impact
  • Get advice on seasonal considerations and hardiness zones

Throughout the class, Mark will share his expertise in sustainable and organic gardening practices, so you can trust that everything you learn will be in line with those values. Plus, you'll receive a list of all the notes and recommended reading to continue your learning.

Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library. 

Registration is requested as space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Lecture |

Wilbraham Public Library
Phone: 413-596-6141
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