Whether or not you have children in your life, your home landscape can — and should — spark curiosity, imagination and joy. On Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., join Chris Ferrero for this uplifting program is designed to awaken a lifelong love of nature by transforming your garden into a place of discovery and delight. Learn creative strategies for revealing the hidden corners of your yard, making them more inviting and full of wonder. Explore ways to welcome fascinating creatures like pollinators and amphibians — not just as harmless guests, but as essential players in a healthy ecosystem. And, of course, enjoy a lively tour of whimsical and unusual plants that captivate the senses and ignite the imagination — the perfect additions for gardeners of all ages. This brand-new program was created especially for BBG by Chris Ferrero, who brings over a decade of experience and has delighted audiences with more than 20 garden talks for home gardeners. Come ready to be inspired.

Chris Ferrero is a Cornell Master Gardener, a gardening speaker, writer, and consultant. In addition to speaking and teaching classes, she has led demonstration garden renovations, organized regional events and served on teams as a perennials specialist known for expertise in shade gardening, flowering shrubs, pollinator-approved planting designs, and native plants as alternatives to invasives.