For a complete listing of the educational programs, plant shows, and sales at Brookside Gardens, please refer to the Spring and Summer 2026 Cultivate Magazine and register for classes at ActiveMontgomery or contact the Information Desk at 301-962-1400 to request a hardcopy by mail. The magazine is published twice a year, in February and August.
Sponsored by Friends of Brookside Gardens
Pamela Hubbard, Author of The Contemporary Cottage Garden
Registration: FREE
Learn what it takes to grow in the cottage garden style! Flowers and vegetables intermingle in a casual display of colorful brilliance while meeting the needs of the modern world amid increased weather extremes. Discover invaluable techniques for cottage gardening done in a beautiful, contemporary way.
The Friends of Brookside Gardens (FOBG) was established to support the mission of the Gardens. This includes the maintaining of programs to reveal the year-round wonders and beauty of nature and also educating the public on how the proper care of plants can preserve the environment.
