Master Gardener Tim Chatman is on-hand to help budding vegetable gardeners learn more about the skill. Join Chatman in Bethea’s Garden to discover how to prepare your soil properly, the best time to grow certain vegetables and other local gardening information. Chatman runs his own gardening classes, Show n’ Grow Smart Gardening, that teaches gardeners important skills like potting, watering and pruning.

Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Free with Garden Admission. (843) 235-6000, www.brookgreen.org