Planting Guide for Fall Color (Online)

Fall is one of the best times to plant for lasting garden impact. Join our online community of gardeners to learn more about how you can build a garden that performs beautifully in autumn and beyond. With instructor Leah Brooks facilitating this hybrid class, you’ll explore native perennials that bring color, texture, and ecological value to fall landscapes. You’ll learn practical garden knowledge, including: The best native perennials for standout fall interest How asters, ferns, sedges, and other plants add seasonal texture and color Why fall planting helps roots establish before summer stress Simple ways to design a more dynamic, wildlife-friendly autumn garden Plant combinations you can use at home right away Get ready to make your garden the star of autumn, register now for your online spot. Join live to participate in our online learning community or watch after as your schedule allows. All registrants will receive a recording of the class with access to view the class for 30 days after the live session. This program takes place online Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 🥬 Certificate of Attendance for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available 🥬 New class 🥬 Online About the Instructor: Leah Brooks is the Marketing Coordinator at Mt. Cuba. She has dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Delaware in Environmental Science and Wildlife Ecology. She is a Delaware Master Naturalist and Vice Chair of the Delaware Invasive Species Council. She’s an avid contributor to the Delaware Native Plant Identification and Exchange group on Facebook. Her passion is sharing the joy of nature and native gardening with others. REGISTER NOW: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members