Garden events for fall weekends

October 17, 7:59 AMBaltimore Gardening ExaminerCatherine Mezensky

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There are several autumn chrysanthemum displays in the Baltimore area this month. (photo by boutiqueb)

Even though rain is plaguing our weekends here in Baltimore there are still several Maryland garden events that you can enjoy. The activities listed below run regularly through October and some continue into November. Both the Brookside Gardens Conservatory in Wheaton and the Howard Peter Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore City offer several free displays, talks and lectures. Also, Valley View Farms in Cockeysville offers a children’s pumpkin carving workshop for a small fee. Consult each location’s web site for more details, including directions, parking, and contact information. Remember to check their event calendars for other enrichment activities as all of these locations schedule them regularly.

Brookside Gardens Conservatory
Conservatory Chrysanthemum Display and 40th anniversary tribute
Saturday, October 10-Sunday, November 29, 10AM-5PM
1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD

The Brookside Gardens Conservatory chrysanthemum display is a free daily event through Sunday, November 29th. This group also offers a free Fall Lecture Series on Friday afternoons through November 11th. Check their calendar for topics and other details. The lectures are free, but registration is required. See their calendar of events for course number and contact information.

The Howard Peter Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Plants and People Sundays, 1:30-3:30
3100 Swan Drive in Druid Hill Park

Color is the theme for Plants and People in October 2009. Free Master Gardeners; teachers and scientists all highlight the current month’s theme. There will also be a story hour and a plant clinic. This event occurs each month, even in winter. As for other events, the Chrysanthemum Display runs from October 24-November 15, 2009. The Fall Open House will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 2-4PM. Consult their website for more details.

Valley View Farms
Pumpkin Painting and Decorating Fun
October weekend days from 11AM-3PM
Valley View Farms 11035 York Road, Cockysville, MD

Valley View Farms decorators will help each child to make a Halloween Jack-o-Lantern. There is a $5 fee for supplies and a pumpkin. Valley View Farms also regularly offers free garden workshops for adults. See their web site for more details.