Chuck Knows Dirt

Do you have a green thumb or do your plants seems to whither and fail despite your vigilance?

As Bellingrath Gardens' floral guru Chuck Owens will explain, the success of what happens above the ground depends heavily on what happens in the ground.

The final program in the Winter Wednesdays series, this week's topic is Horticulture by the Numbers. During the program, Chuck will take the mystery out of all those numbers on the bag of fertilizer and explain how to measure your soil's pH level.

Knowing these details will help you find balance in your own garden. It won't guarantee a green thumb, but it is a step in the right direction.

For our guests interested in attending this Bellingrath Gardens program, take the drive west on Fort Morgan Road and enjoy the Mobile Bay Ferry ride to Dauphin Island. From there, travel north to the main land and follow the signs to Bellingrath Gardens.

The program begins at 10:30am. Cost is $11 and includes Gardens admission for the day. If you also want to tour the Bellingrath Home, that is an additional charge, but well worth it - just be sure to wipe the soil from your shoes before the tour.

Learn more at the Bellingrath website.