The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod invites both seasoned gardeners and newcomers to Autumn Joy, a fall symposium on Saturday, October 5, at 9:00 a.m. at the Harwich Community Center. This event will feature Mal Condon, renowned as “The Hydrangea Guy” and curator of hydrangeas at Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, who will provide insights into caring for hydrangeas through the winter. The symposium also includes sessions on cultivating dahlias and succulents, growing fresh vegetables during the colder months, and a hands-on container garden demonstration to help you prepare for spring. Registered participants will be entered into a door prize drawing. 

Tickets are $25. Register online at https://mastergardenerscapecod.square.site or by mailing a check made out to Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod to: Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, Master Gardeners Program, P.O. Box 367, Barnstable, MA 02630-0367. For more information, please visit: https://mastergardenerscc.org. 

What: The 2024 Autumn Joy Symposium 

Who: Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod 

When: Saturday, October 5, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Where: Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645