Upcoming Events
May 2013
Join Penn State Master Gardeners in Perry County for their 5th annual Plant Fest & Sale!
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can’t find the answer to or a bug you can’t identify? A Master Gardener will be at the Extension office in Milford to assist you with your questions, and best of all it’s free!
June 2013
With the right ingredients, you can create a beautiful season-long display for any sunny spot or shady corner.
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can’t find the answer to or a bug you can’t identify? A Master Gardener will be at the Extension office in Milford to assist you with your questions, and best of all it’s free!
Penn 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
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 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.
Landscape designer Debra Myers will lead a tour of her wildlife and native shrub garden on the Upper Delaware River on River Road, Damascus across from Callicoon, NY.
Penn State Master Gardeners are offering a Summer Garden Camp for youth ages 7 to 12 or in grades 3 to 6 at the Penn State Extension office on Allen Road in Carlisle. There will be five sessions of growing, learning, hands-on fun on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the following dates: June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2013.
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Session #3 - Using Native Plants in the Garden
National Pollinator Week is June 17 to 23, 2013. To mark the occasion, join Penn State Master Gardeners in Cumberland County for a Butterfly Container Workshop on Saturday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Cumberland County Extension office, 310 Allen Road, Carlisle.
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Home Gardening Series. Beginners and advanced gardeners alike will learn some new techniques at the series of classes offered this year by the York County Master Gardeners.
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The Woods in Your Backyard teaches stewardship of small parcels of land. By enhancing or creating natural areas and woodland on your lot, you can enjoy recreation, aesthetics, wildlife, and water quality. If your lot connects to other lots, there’s ample opportunity to make an even bigger impact by getting neighbors involved! Owners of even just a few acres can make a positive difference in the environment through planning and implementing simple stewardship practices.
Pike County Master Gardeners will host an Open House to highlight our new pollinator friendly garden. Free and open to all interested gardeners.
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
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!
Not just another garden tour, the Gardening with Native Plants – The Tour is a great opportunity to learn how to make your yard more environmentally friendly. Sponsored by Penn State Extension and Mid-Atlantic Ecological Landscapes (MAEscapes) five homeowners in York County will open their properties on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and show you how they are using native plants to conserve water, reduce pesticide and fertilizer use and create habitat for wildlife.
July 2013
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Session #4 - Growing, Preserving, and Using Herbs
Creator of the gardens at Brandywine Cottage, David Culp is an expert on garden layering and perennials. No where is his expertise more apparent than the majestic display of plants at his Brandywine Cottage, a garden listed in the Smithsonian Institution Archives of American Gardens and regularly highlighted by Martha Stewart Living and HGTV.
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can’t find the answer to or a bug you can’t identify? A Master Gardener will be at the Extension office in Milford to assist you with your questions, and best of all it’s free!
A 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
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.
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Herbal Highlights: Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Basil
Herbal Highlights: Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Basil
The Mercer County Master Gardeners are sponsoring a bus trip on Monday, July 22 to Wednesday, July 24, 2013. The bus will leave the Mercer County Extension office at 6:00 a.m. promptly. We will be returning on Wednesday, July 24 at 8:30 p.m. (time tentative).
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
August 2013
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
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
Herbal Highlights will Focus on the Lemon Herbs: Lemon verbena, Lemon thyme, Lemon basil
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Herbal Highlights will Focus on the Lemon Herbs: Lemon verbena, Lemon thyme, Lemon basil
Home Gardening Series. Beginners and advanced gardeners alike will learn some new techniques at the series of classes offered this year by the York County Master Gardeners.
Bring the kids, and your gardening questions, and join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Allegheny County on Saturday, August 17th from 9am to 1pm for our annual field day of fun and educational activities.
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Tomato Tasting, Contests & Recipes, Tomato Salsa & Preserving Demonstrations
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
September 2013
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Garlic Tasting Party Plus how to grow this delicious herb! Taste 10-20 different varieties!
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Photographer and local Anthill farmer Larry Braun will share best practices for getting the most of wildlife shots outside your front door.
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.
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Do you have a garden or lawn question you can't find the answer to or a bug you can't identify? A Carbon County Master Gardener Volunteer will be at the Extension Office, 529 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe to assist you with your questions. Best of all, it's free!
Everything one needs to know about preparing, growing, harvesting and storing garlic with Brian Fox of Salem Mountain Farm.
October 2013
Autumn is the time to enjoy the bounty of your work and to prepare your garden for the following year. Come and listen to Master Gardener Erin Gordon as she shares with us ideas to get ready for a more successful garden next spring.
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.
November 2013
A program to build & sustain the Alletta Schadler Scholarship Fund & to provide awareness of existing extension programs.
A program to build & sustain the Alletta Schadler Scholarship Fund & to provide awareness of existing extension programs.
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.
December 2013
Make a wreath, swag or grave blanket in time for the holidays. Presented by Master Gardeners Wanda Eisenhauer and Mary Fenton. Free admission, $5 each item made.
