Master Gardener Program
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Penn State Cooperative Extension. Once they complete their training, Master Gardeners help Extension better serve the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, working with 4-H horticultural projects, teaching volunteers in civic beautification projects, maintaining demonstration gardens, teaching plant sciences and horticulture, and in many other ways.
Residents with gardening questions can ask a Master Gardener by calling the Horticultural hortline Monday through Friday from 9 AM to noon.
If you are interested in becoming a Bucks County Master Gardener, contact Sue Schneck, 215-345-3283 or srs22@psu.edu.
Our next training class will be Fall of 2013.
Upcoming Events
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Community Forestry Management Institute
June 6, 2012Join us for a rewarding two-day program that will help you manage and care for your community trees and forests. Plan to share your experiences as well as gain from the successes of others.
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Let's Talk Tools
June 9, 2012A Penn State Extension Philadelphia Master Gardener Second Saturday presentation on garden tools and their selection. Gardening can be a lot easier with the right tools and equipment. The tools you choose shape your experience and the quality of your garden. Join Master Gardener Loretta DeMarco as she helps you learn what tools you need, what other tools you may want, and how to choose the best tools for your and your garden. -
State Master Gardener Conference at Penn State
June 22-23, 2012The Master Gardener State Conference Committee has been working hard to plan a great Master Gardener Conference for June 22-23, 2012 at University Park.
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Selecting Perennials to Suit Your Gardening Goals
July 14, 2012A Penn State Philadelphia Master Gardener Second Saturday presentation. Learn how site conditions and personal tastes relate to choosing perennials. Two experienced gardeners talk about plants they’ve learned to love and those they love to hate. Susan Nowlan, Philadelphia Co Master Gardener and Conna Clark have each gardened on one site for over 25 years. Bring your own stories to share in a lively discussion of perennial selection successes and disasters. -
Tree Ordinance Workshop
July 19, 2012Due to popular request, Dr. William Elmendorf, Associate Professor of Urban Forestry, Penn State University, will introduce community tree ordinance concepts. He will concentrate on street tree and tree preservation from a planning perspective and welcomes the sharing of municipal code for real life examples. Expect to learn of the powers given from the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code and the anatomy of an effective ordinance. Attorney Gilbert High, known nationally for his extensive knowledge of municipal and tree law, will compliment the previous presentations with liability and legalities. A natural resource panel follows up with real life perspective and experience. Bring your questions and experiences!
