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May 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Shade-Loving Perennials

Shade Gardening Success
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Nearly every gardener has experienced the problem of too much shade, leaving them wondering, “What can I grow here?” This class addresses those challenges, from identifying the degrees of shade that exist in your yard, to selecting the very best plants for those conditions. Discover how to turn a shaded garden into a lovely sanctuary that will only increase in beauty year after year.

This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

About the Instructor:
Nancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin. She has Certificates of Merit in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from Longwood Gardens.

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