Putting Your Garden to Bed to
Ensure Successful Gardening in 2026
Our speaker William Karges will outline how to prepare your garden for winter. With a focus on perennial gardens, you'll learn what to cut down, how and when to cut plant material, and how to prevent this year's problems from recurring in future years. The proper use of mulches will also be covered in detail.
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6:30 Social Time - Enjoy visiting with our friendly members.
7:00 Program – William Karges presents “Putting Your Garden to Bed”
8:00 Darien Garden Club's General Meeting - Find out all about DGC and the activities available to our members.
Background Information on William Karges
Mr. Karges has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Botany and a minor in speech. He enjoys talking about all aspects of the world of plants.
Mr. Karges has managed garden centers for over 50 years, where he offers advice on a wide range of horticultural topics. Whether your gardening questions concern cultural requirements, insect and disease problems, fertilization practices, or soil structure issues, he tries to blend traditional, reliable information with current research to help his customers improve their gardening skills.