2nd Saturdays at Smedley

2nd Saturday gardening programs are designed for all home gardeners 

Program Descriptions:


January 14    Tree Care

Learn the correct ways to take care of your trees year round from local certified arborist Tim Stone. Bring your questions and help your trees live a better life.
Cost $10          Instructor, Tim Stone
 
February 11    Pruning

 Do you know how to correctly prune your landscape?  Learn the correct tools to use and the best season to do your pruning for all your deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.
Cost $10       Master Gardener, Ray Murphy

March 10      Vegetable Gardening

Veggie season is starting soon. Leslie will tell you about the specific requirements for vegetables that you grow in your home garden, and how to have a bountiful and healthy vegetable garden.
Cost $10      Master Gardener, Leslie Trimble
 
April 14  Native Plants to Use in your Landscape

 There are many great reasons to grow native plants. View the native plant options to use as well as their correct placement and care.
Cost  $10      Master Gardener, Ray Murphy

May  12    Herbs and Plant a Beverage Garden

Herbs are some of the oldest plants grown for their versatile uses. Learn their preferred growing conditions and new ways to incorporate them into your garden. Each participant will plant a beverage garden to take home for their summer drinks.
Cost   $20        Master Gardener, Holly Thorpe
 
June 9     Make a  Garden Trough

 Make and take an attractive rustic, light weight garden container that can be planted up the next day with interesting Alpine plants or seasonal plantings. All materials will be provided for construction of the planter. Wear old clothes, bring rubber gloves and a face mask.
Class limited to 15 people 
Cost  $ 20      Master Gardener, Gerri Eunson


July 14   Basket Weaving

 Make your own medium size basket for gathering flowers, veggies, or herbs. This is a low sided flat reed basket with a handle. Approximate size is 10"x 12"x 14" (with handle). Basket may take longer than 2 hours to complete, bring a sandwich if you want. Bring clippers,  a bucket and a towel. All basket materials will be provided.
 Class limited to 15 people 
Cost  $25       Master Gardeners, Lisa Ffrench, Tiffany Robbins, Minnie Ullman

August 11    Weeds

Controlling weeds is the challenge of every gardener. This session will cover the basics of weed management, identifying some of the common weeds found in Southeastern Pennsylvania, and outline how to best control them.
Cost $10       Master Gardener,  Sam Barnett

September 8   Lawn Care

 Nancy Bosold, Penn State Extension turf educator, will share techniques for environmentally friendly lawn care to help you care for your lawn like a pro. Come with your turf questions.
Cost $10               Nancy Bosold

October  13  Origami

 Learn the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. Make and take home a few ornaments for the holiday season and share your knowledge with family and friends.
Cost  $10      Master Gardener,  Jesse Crew
 
November 10  Flower Arranging

 Learn the correct techniques to make a one of a kind floral arrangement. Directions and ideas will be given by the instructor as she shows you the steps to create your own masterpiece. Class limited to 15  
Cost $20          Instructor, Sarah Hutchins

   
December 8        Wreath Making
Make a one of a kind holiday wreath of fresh greens to decorate your home. Bring pruners and rubber gloves. All other materials furnished.
 Cost  $25    Master Gardeners, Julia King and Janae Alberts