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Suggestions for Library Programs

Listed below are the most popular topics throughout the calendar year.  Although these have been identified by a month, the gardening  programs may be offered at any time. In person programs/workshops, as well as Zoom presentations, have been well received. A couple of these ADULT programs topics have been successfully offered as CHILDREN's programs.

Gardening programs typically run about an hour with time for questions & answers. The program descriptions, as well as additional gardening programs, are found in the Content Tabs: Gardens by Design, Gardening Best Practices, Plant Showcase, Food Matters and Workshops on the Speaking Programs and Workshops CCE web page.


January - Winter Seed Sowing or the Secrets of Soil 

February - Organic Vegetable Gardens or Garden Rooms 101

March - Rain Gardens or Dahlias

April - Native Plants or Curb Appeal

May - Pollinator Gardens or Hydrangeas

June - The Hummingbird Garden or  Fabulous Figs

July - Gardening with Deer or Lawn Alternatives

August - Seed Saving

September - Lawns Love Fall or The Matrix Garden

October - Fall is for Planting Bulbs

November - Happy Houseplants 

December - The Magic of Compost


Last updated January 11, 2026