Though the outside temps may say otherwise, winter is on its way. Join the Louisiana Master Gardener program, an educational service offered through the LSU AgCenter, as it hosts a class tonight, Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. The presentation will cover two different gardening topics:

1. Managing Turf Grass & Weeds for Winter: Learn how to winterize your turf grass, when to stop fertilizing, and how to manage weeds and pests.
2. Plan(t) Ahead for Bulbs: Getting beautiful flowers from bulbs requires advance planning. Learn what bulbs grow best, how to plant them, and maintenance techniques for fading blooms.

The class is being held at the Fairwood Branch library, located at 12910 Old Hammond Hwy. For details, call the library at 225-924-9384.