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, participating in civic beautification, maintaining demonstration gardens, teaching plant sciences and horticulture, maintaining this web site, and in many other ways.
Delaware County Master Gardener News
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Beneficial Insectaries – a Non-Chemical Approach to Pest Control
May 24, 2011Are insect pests munching on your vegetables instead of you?
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Historic Lansdowne Sycamore Tree
May 24, 2011
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Lawn Care
May 24, 2011Here are some natural lawn care tips for the upcoming season.
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Composting is EasyMay 16, 2011To make compost just follow these simple steps:
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Pruning HydrangeasApril 21, 2011
Upcoming Events
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Second Saturdays at Smedley
January 12 - December 7, 2013Gardening programs presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Delaware County.
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Old Roses and FragrancesJune 8, 2013Penn State Extension Master Gardener Second Saturday Series presents Elizabeth Belk a horticulturist at Wyck House and Garden in Philadelphia is responsible for the care and propagation of over 70 cultivars of old roses at Wyck. Join her as she discusses the most fragrant roses at Wyck, their history, and care and use in the home garden. 9:30AM Registration 10:00 Workshop $10.00 Registration fee Online registration : http://agsci.psu.edu/second-saturday/philadelphia
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Second Saturday Gardening Series - Philadelphia
June 8, 2013The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for June 8, 2013 is "Old Roses and Fragrances." Elizabeth Belk, a horticulturist at Wyck House and Garden in Philadelphia, is responsible for the care and propagation of over 70 cultivars of old roses at Wyck. Join her as she discusses the most fragrant roses at Wyck, their history, and care and the use in the home garden.
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Do-It-Yourself Garden Ponds and Water FeaturesJuly 13, 2013A garden pond or water feature can enhance your garden, provide new environments for growing plants, and attract beneficial animals. Constructing a water feature need not be a costly and complex effort and will bring years of enjoyment. Learn how to plan and build a pond, stream, or fountain for your garden with minimal expense and effort. Sandy Grimwade is a Penn State Extension Philadelphia Master Gardener, a member of the Delaware Valley Water Garden Society, and a keen "ponder". 9:30AM Registration 10:00 Workshop $10.00 Registration fee online registration available at http://agsci.psu.edu/second-saturday/philadelphia
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Second Saturday Gardening Series - Philadelphia
July 13, 2013The Second Saturday Gardening Series is a series of gardening workshops presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners in Philadelphia County held on the second Saturday of each month through November. The workshops are presented to the general public and gardening enthusiasts on a variety of gardening topics. The topic for July 13, 2013 is "Do-It-Yourself Garden Ponds and Water Features." Sandy Grimwade, a Penn State Master Gardener in Philadelphia County and “keen ponder," will teach you how to plan and build a pond, stream or fountain for your garden with minimal expense and effort. Constructing a water feature will enhance your garden, whether large or small, and bring you years of enjoyment.
