Make a terrarium, find a garden tour: 42 things for plant fans to try in July | Home & Garden

As we reach the dog days of summer, put down the watering can and take the time to learn something new about plants.

There are dozens of sessions, in-person and virtual, to make floral arrangements and succulent planters as well as learn about topics like garden design and pollinators.

There’s a garden tour in the Southern End and a flower farm tour as well as deep dives into seeds, woody plants and moths.

Here’s a roundup of garden events in the Lancaster County region this July.

Lancaster Compost Co-Ops: Orientation. Sunday, July 3, 4 p.m. (and more dates at other locations). Learn the basics of compost and how to become a member of the co-op. Free. At Culliton Park (other sessions are at different locations).

Tiny Ecosystems: Making Terrariums with the Terrarium Shop. Wednesday, July 6, 8:30-10 p.m. (starts). In this online, three-session class from Atlas Obscura, learn the

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