Forcing bulbs is easy and fun. In the depths of the New England winter we all long for a little color and sunshine. Forcing bulbs in autumn can bring fragrance, color, and joy to the holiday season. Forcing spring bulbs lets us enjoy the beauty and fragrance of spring a few weeks early and helps to make the last weeks of winter bearable. Learn about the history of bulbs, which bulbs are best for forcing, and how and why they are able to be forced.

This program is presented by Kathi Gariepy  a Lifetime Master Gardener and experienced educator with a background in landscape design, having volunteered over 10,000 hours and earned numerous accolades, including the MMGA's Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the owner of Pleasant Vistas garden design company and currently chairs the Attleboro Conservation Commission, while living on a farm with extensive gardens and orchards.

This program is generously sponsored by the Billerica Public Library Foundation as part of the Foundation Adult Program Series.