Connecting people to plants and nature is at the heart of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ mission, a connection now available earlier than ever before. In an effort to help people plan their most effective and productive gardens yet, this year the Gardens is offering an early spring lineup of online classes. From vegetables to flowers, gardening for biodiversity to gardening for the first time, online classes are accessible so that anyone anywhere can usher in spring with the Gardens.

Beginning March 14, take a targeted approach to achieving your dream garden from the ground-up with a new garden design series that starts online and continues onsite. Later in the month, reenvision water issues in the landscape, learn to grow vegetables and herbs from seed, hear about Gardens horticulturists’ favorite annuals, grow a green thumb, and understand the differences between soils, mulches, and amendments.