SOUTH PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden’s Lecture Series is scheduled to run every Wednesday in March in a new hybrid format.

The lectures on garden-related themes will be in person at the McLaughlin Garden; individuals also can request a link to watch the lecture live at their homes, according to a news release from the nonprofit.

The series kicks off with newspaper columnist Tom Atwell on March 2. Known as The Maine Gardener, his topic is Tools: How to Choose Them, Use Them and Take Care of Them.

The lecture will begin at 4 p.m. upstairs in the historic Tribou home at 97 Main St., where Bernard McLaughlin lived with his wife. Tea will be served at 3:30 p.m.

The series continues March 9 with Oxford County Cooperative Extension Agent Rebecca Long, who will explain Gardening From the Ground Up: the Basics of Soil Science for Gardeners.

The Habitat Garden at Valentine Farm will be the illustrated subject for Barbara Murphy of the Mahoosuc Land Trust on March 16.

Patti Cormier, director of the Maine Forest Service, will discuss Unique Characteristics of Trees March 23.

The final lecture on March 30 will be by Becky Moening of Swallowtail Gardens, last summer’s head gardener at McLaughlin, on Surprisingly Simple and Low Maintenance Container Gardening for Busy People.

Donations are requested for the upkeep of the garden. If there is a storm, contact the garden to ensure the presentation has not been canceled.

Those attending in person will be asked to follow CDC guidelines. It is hoped that everyone attending will be vaccinated. Current mask guidance will be followed.

Those requesting the Zoom link can call the garden at 207-743-8820 or email info@mclaughlingarden.org. If the live lecture is canceled, the Zoom link will be unavailable.