Richard Beckort will discuss tips and tricks to plant a successful vegetable garden at 3 p.m. May 5 at the Medora library and at 6 p.m. May 7 at the Crothersville library.

Beckort is the director of Purdue Extension Jackson County and an agricultural/natural resources educator.

The free Jackson County Public Library program is open to all ages. A minimum of five attendees is needed.

Registration is preferred by Saturday by going to myjclibrary.org/events or by calling the Medora library at 812-966-2278 or the Crothersville library at 812-793-2927.