Upcoming Events
Gardening programs presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Delaware County.
For everything tomato, join experienced Master Gardeners and learn their secrets for this tasty summer favorite.
Perennial plants fill in garden spaces with color, interesting textures and a display that changes throughout the year. There are so many to choose from it can be a little daunting to decide which ones to invest in! Knowing more about perennials will help you know which plants might thrive in your garden, when they bloom, how many seasons of interest they provide, and how to group them to compliment the design of your garden. Whether you are just starting to discover wonderful cultivars or you want to fill in around your existing favorites, please consider joining us for a day of learning about a great group of plants!
Learn how to plan and build a pond, stream, or fountain for your garden with minimal expense and effort.
The 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.
The 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 August 10, 2013 is "Culinary Herbs: Fragrant, Flavorful, and Festive Foods." Linda Grimwade, a Penn State Master Gardener in Philadelphia County, will show how to grow herbs from seed and preserve them by drying or freezing. Participants will also have an opportunity to contrast and compare the fragrance and flavor of herbs, and use fresh herbs in recipes.
Linda Grimwade a Philadelphia Extension Master Gardener will show how to grow herbs from seed and preserve them by drying or freezing. Participants will also have an opportunity to contrast and compare the fragrance and flavor of herbs, and use fresh herbs in recipes. Fairmount Park Horticultural Center N. Horticultural and Montgomery Drive Philadelphia, Pa.19131 9:30AM Registration 10:00 Workshop $10.00 Registration fee Online registration at http://agsci.psu.edu/second-saturday/philadelphia
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP FOR THE HOME GARDENER - Topics include: Raising Monarchs - Get the Digs on Dirt - A Day in the Fall, Setting the Stage for the Birds - Description of Plants in Murder and Mayhem - Gardening for EVERY BODY - Native Alternatives to Invasive Garden Plants - Insects - Cast a Leaf - The Healing Garden - What's Happening in My Garden? - Vegetable Gardening from November to January
The 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 September 14, 2013 is "Organic Gardening Panel." Have questions on organic gardening? A panel will cover soil preparation, IPM, as well as general questions about the what and why of organic gardening, understanding your garden site and choosing the right plants for the right place.
The 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 October 12, 2013 is "Historic Gardens ... Bartram's Garden." “whatsoever whether great or small ugly or handsom sweet or stinking…everything in the universe in thair own nature appears beautiful to mee.” John Bartram, 1740. Join Joel Frye as he talks about the garden's history and the relevance of heirloom plants for today’s gardener.
The 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 November 9, 2013 is "Build a Terrarium Workshop." Terrariums, popular in the 70's, have rebounded in popularity. Lori Hayes, a Penn State Master Gardener in Philadelphia County, will show you how to design, make, and maintain these miniature gardens in a glass container. This is a hands-on workshop. Participants must provide a small glass container and plants will be available to purchase at the workshop. Space is limited to 20. Pre-registration is required.
