Rethinking Fall Gardening and Cleanup

Raking out flower beds, cutting back stems, and cleaning out all the way down to the mulch often feels therapeutic after a long, hot summer. When we're finished, the garden looks tidy, and everything is back in its place. However, the stems, sticks, and leaves that we have taken away are vital to the lifecycle of many of the insects and wildlife that we want our gardens to attract. Understanding this can help you approach fall gardening in new ways and adopt different practices that can have positive effects on the health and survival of pollinators, wildlife, and even the soil itself.

Ages 16+ • Space is limited • Registration recommended

Presented in partnership with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners program.

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are volunteers who have an interest and enthusiasm for gardening and are trained in a broad range of horticultural topics. In return, Master Gardeners use unbiased, research-based information to educate our communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship.
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