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Fall gardening tips: How well does your garden grow?

Although summer is coming to the end, kids are heading back to school, and jacket weather will soon be upon us, it does not mean that it is time to put your garden implements away. There are still plenty of plants and vegetables that can still be planted and garden prep to do to protect your landscape during the winter. So pull on those gloves and grab your trowel because here are some upcoming events and workshops to help your green thumb get a little greener.

Although summer is coming to the end, kids are heading back to school, and jacket weather will soon be upon us, it doesn't mean that it is time to put your garden implements away. There are still plenty of plants and vegetables that can still be planted and garden prep to do to protect your landscape during the winter. So pull on those gloves and grab your trowel because here are some upcoming events and workshops to help your green thumb get a little greener.

On Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Delaware Center for Horticulture is hosting a free gardening and plant health presentation which will include time for a Q& A and plant diagnostic. This Ask the Expert session will be held at the DCH Urban Farm in Wilmington, Del.

If you are still a gardening newbie, then you might want to head over to Bartram's Garden in West Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gain the confidence you need to grow your own garden at this free Grow It Yourself Workshop presented by the Community Farm and Food Resource Center. The theme of this session is "It's Fall, What Can I Grow Now?" To register, please e-mail tyholmberg@gmail.com.

For those of you interested in growing your own vegetables, you don't want to miss Dig, Grow, Play, Taste & Cook at Collegeville's Longview Center for Agriculture on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a family-friendly event where you will learn about farm chores, helping harvest crops and sample fresh produce. Your kids will also enjoy the craft projects.

Perennials give your garden a beautiful look that will last throughout the seasons. Get tips on how to keep your perennial garden thriving with garden designer Harriet Cramer during the Well-Mannered Perennial Garden at the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.

Tyler Arboretum in Media, Pa. is also hosting a gardening workshop in September. Get tips on extending the growing season and preparing your vegetable garden for next spring at Late Season Vegetable Gardening on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required and there is a fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Click here to register.

If you haven't had your fill yet with gardening tips, then head over to the East Bradford Township Building in West Chester, Pa. on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Great Edible & Ornamental Bulbs for Your Garden presented by Penn State Extension Chester County Master Gardeners. Growing garlic for your kitchen and winterizing your garden are just some of the topics that will be covered. The workshop costs $10 and pre-registration is required.

Harken back to times of old during Harvesting the Medieval Monk's Garden: Using Garden Harvest on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Triple Oak's Nursery and Herb Garden in Franklin, N.J. Besides gardening tips, you will get the chance to harvest from herbs and make your own herb-infused vinegar that you can take home.  The cost is $60.

Sustainability is an important key word in environmental issues today. Learn how to implement sustainable garden practices for all aspects of gardening including pruning, watering, weeding, fertilizing and planting at the Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Del. on Friday, Sept. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required and there is a $30 fee.

Don't miss any of the gardening fun.