The Magic of Fall Gardening taught by Kim Seeley at North Central Michigan College in the Health & Science Building, Room 333. Cost: $40

Link to register:  https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-6295673

Who says gardening is just for spring and summer? Autumn is bursting with possibilities, and your garden is ready for its next act! Dive into the vibrant world of fall gardening, where you’ll discover how to turn this often-overlooked season into your ultimate secret weapon for a stunning, year-round landscape.

In this energizing class, you’ll unlock pro tips and creative strategies to prepare and elevate your garden—not just for winter, but to set the stage for breathtaking spring blooms and lush summer growth. Get ready to maximize every inch of your outdoor space with color, texture, and all-season interest!

Topics covered include:

Fall Maintenance

• What & how to prune

• What to protect & how to overwinter your most prized plantings

• Planning for next year

What to plant now

• Leveraging hearty shrubs as an alternative to flowers

• Using leaf color and texture in lieu of flowers

• Winter interest – plantings for all seasons

• Know your zone

Fearless with Bulbs, Tubers & Rhizomes

• Understanding their growth habits & know the difference

• How & where to use them

• How to manage/split & store them

About the instructor: Kim Seelinger is a Master Gardener, certified through Michigan State University in 2002. Kim has worked in several retail greenhouses and has developed and maintained many public and private gardens. She also does some residential landscape design, consulting & maintenance. Her specialty is creating layered landscapes for multi-season interest, using leaf color and texture to create drama. “Gardening is my passion—I love getting my hands dirty, and I truly believe that an hour in the garden puts life’s problems in perspective.”