Autumn is ideal to plan, purchase and plant the bulbs that will blossom in your garden next spring. Green thumbs can get timely tips from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County on Monday, Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library.

Guest speaker Deborah McCabe will explain design, layout and bulb choices and will offer recommendations for planting, growing and maintenance, as well as demonstrating container bulb planting.