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August 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Planning a Multi-Season Garden

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The dog-days of summer are a great time for evening walks in the garden and to plan for future outdoor spaces. In this class you will discover the steps to take in designing a new all-season garden that incorporates your existing landscape features and delivers year-long interest for both you and wildlife.

This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba Center) Saturday, August 6

About the Instructor:
Leah Brooks is Mt Cuba’s Public Programs Assistant. She is a University of Delaware graduate with dual BS in Environmental Science and Wildlife Ecology. Her passion is sharing the joy of nature and native gardening with others

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