GARDENING CLASSES

Gardening Class: Fall Planning for a Native Plant Spring Garden

Did you know fall is an excellent time to plant native plants?! These hardy perennials thrive under the weather, soil and general growing conditions found within the immediate environment of our gardens and farms. 

You will be ready to enjoy the native plant spring garden with just a little planning and planting in the fall. Learn about the great variety of native plants, shrubs, trees that grow within our Zone 5a gardens and the importance of planting as well as sowing native seeds in the fall. 

Get ready for spring in the fall! A presentation and hands-on seed sowing activity to get you started with native plants. Open to all skill levels. 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 

6:00-7:30pm | Cost $25

Registration through Bangor Adult Education opening soon.

Gardening Class: Saving Seeds

Learn about the art and skill of saving seeds. 

People all over the globe have saved seeds from their growing spaces and trade routes of traditional foods and medicines for many millennia. Learn how to save seeds, develop a new skill and understanding while saving a little money for next season’s garden. 

Participants will take a small packet of saved seeds home. Open to all skill levels.

     
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 

6:00-7:30pm | Cost $25

Registration through Bangor Adult Education opening soon.

Gardening Class: Fall & Winter

The fall garden is a wonderful place full of promise and opportunity. As many delightful blooms of late summer fade, there is still much to do in the garden. 

In this class, Ivonne Vazquez will show you how to put your garden to bed so that you are ready to go in the spring with a fresh garden. 

Participants will leave with a schedule of fall gardening tasks. Open to all skill levels.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 

6:00-7:30pm | Cost $25

Registration through Bangor Adult Education opening soon.