Free gardening programs on tap

COLUMBUS —The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association has announced the programs for the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series, which focuses on gardening and horticulture.

The free sessions are on the third Wednesday of the month at the Colorado County Services Facility, 305 Radio Lane.

Registration opens at 11:50 a.m. and programs start at 12:05 p.m., lasting about 50 minutes.

Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch. Light refreshments including coffee, tea and snacks will be provided.

No preregistration is required.

The lineup includes:

• Aug. 16 — Water Management in the Garden and Landscape

• Sept. 20 — Superstar Plants and Native Plants

• Oct. 18 — Winter Gardening and Companion Plants

• Nov. 15 —Food Preservation and how to store excess garden produce.