Montgomery Community Media

Preparations for the “Garden of Lights” began back in September. In this video clip, Larry McMillian of Brookside Gardens explains the process and talks about how satisfying the entire effort is to him as well the people who come to enjoy the spectacle. The “Garden of Lights” runs through January 6. Get details at Brookside […]

Brookside Garden’s holiday light display opens after Thanksgiving on November 23. Visitors will enjoy walking through the gardens with close to a million colorful lights. A miniature train display is available in the conservatory. Learn more in this video. Visit Brookside Garden website for more information about the Winter Garden of Lights Visit our PEG […]

Brookside Gardens’ Plant Manager Phil Normandy tells us how to handle fall leaf removal in a green way. Don’t remove them, mow them. Take a look at this video. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Beautiful flowering bulbs are a welcome site in spring. Phil Normandy, Brookside Gardens’ Plant Manager, explains how to properly plant bulbs for spring color. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Brookside Gardens is located in Montgomery County and is a nature photographer’s paradise. Citizen Journalist Xavier Rivera gives us an inside look at the beauty of Brookside.

They are this season’s favorite flower. Brookside Gardens’ Horticulturalist Kathy Stevens provides tips about caring for fall mums. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Ellen Hartranft, horticultural at Brookside Gardens, gives us some ideas and tips on container gardening. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Meet Brookside Gardens’ Volunteer Coordinator Jared Ashling as he introduces us to Brookside’s horticultural reference library. Did you know Brookside Gardens hosts master gardeners’ clinics each week? Find out more in this report. Visit brooksidegardens.org to learn more.

Brookside Gardens’ Phil Normandy tells us the purpose of a rain garden and what plants are suitable to help manage and collect the stormwater runoff in your rain garden. Take a look.

Mark Richardson, adult programs manager at Brookside Gardens, recommends local gardeners check out native plants. In Montgomery County, you could even be eligible for a rebate under the rainscape program. Take a look. Visit Montgomery County rainscape program to determine if you qualify for a rebate.