McLaughlin bulb event

PARIS — Everything Bulbs is the topic on Saturday afternoon, October 13, at the McLaughlin Garden. Fall-planted bulbs for both food and flowers will be discussed.

At 1 p.m., the theme is garlic. Harriet Robinson and Dean Zeilon, who grow garlic in their respective gardens, will lead the discussion. Planting, growing and harvesting will be explained. There will be taste tests of different varieties of garlic and recipes will be available. This demonstration is free. Garlic will be for sale.

At 2 p.m., Kristin Perry, horticultural director at the garden, will present a slide show on unusual flowering bulbs and how to grow them. Now is the time to plant bulbs for next season’s gardens, and this illustrated talk will inspire you. This talk is free.

At 3 p.m., participants will have an opportunity to learn to force bulbs for winter color. Perry will lead the group in planting bulbs in containers and will give directions on how to get the bulbs to bloom indoors this winter. Because of the materials involved, pre-registration is required. For a fee of $22, participants will take home two plastic containers full of bulbs.

For further information and to register for the forcing workshop, please call the garden at 743-8820. The garlic and spring bulb presentations are free and do not require registration.