Putting the Garden to Bed workshop at Brucemore

Fall should not be seen as the end of the gardening season but the beginning of next year's growing season. What do you leave planted for the winter and what do you need to take inside? When should you prune different varieties of plants? What steps can you take to prepare for and make spring planting easier?

Answer these questions and more by joining Brucemore Gardeners for Putting the Garden to Bed on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m. During this walking talk and discussion, participants will learn how and when to properly put the garden to bed for the winter with a focus on individual perennials, including butterfly bushes, hydrangeas, and clematis. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions and seek gardening advice about their own gardens. The presentation will begin at the Visitor's Center and include a walk through the Cutting Garden and the Formal Garden.

Limited space available; advance ticket purchase required. Admission is $15 per person or $12 per Brucemore member. Please call (319) 362-7375 or stop by the Brucemore store to purchase tickets. Visit www.brucemore.org for more information.

Brucemore, Iowa's only National Trust Historic Site, is located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.