Gardening can be considered both as an art, concerned with arranging plants harmoniously in their surroundings, and as a science, encompassing the principles and techniques of plant cultivation, says the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Join Master Gardener and Artist, Linda McGinn in this 4 part series as she educates and inspires others to seek enjoyment and fulfillment through a variety of home gardening-related topics and activities.  Linda will also incorporate painting (any medium) during the session.

Class outline:

A. Soil

B. Basic Botany & Physiology - Plant parts - roots, stems leaves and reproduction

C. Annuals & Perennials - Annuals: hardy, cool/warm season, vegetative, invasive. Perennials: hardy, tender, invasive, native.

D. Management and Care of the Garden - Landscape Design, value of native plants, tree preservation, pruning of plants and pest management.

Please bring your favorite art medium and supplies to draw/paint a botanical subject for the second hour of each class.