Penn State Master Gardener Classes in Susquehanna County
Posted: January 10, 2013
The Montrose Area Adult School is a non-profit independent charitable organization incorporated in 2006. It provides a broad array of opportunities for adults to continue their learning in areas of individual interest and experience. To register for these great classes and many others go to their website at: http://montroseadultschool.org/
Tree and Shrub Pruning Basics
Instructor: Jim Kessler, Penn State Master Gardener-Susquehanna County
Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m.
$5.00
Location will be identified with confirmation (Susquehanna County)
When should I prune? How should I prune? Where should I prune? Why and why not prune? These and other pruning questions will be demonstrated on common trees and shrubs. After you understand the basics of pruning, you will be able to apply your knowledge to most trees and shrubs for better growth, durability and health.
The Home Gardeners’ Top Ten Herbs for Cooking
Instructor: Penn State Master Gardeners-Susquehanna County
Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m.
$5.00 plus $3.00 for materials
Montrose High School
Do you love fresh herbs in your favorite recipes? Are you tired of paying supermarket prices for those herbs? Come learn how easy it is to grow your own herbs, harvest them to use in your favorite recipes and preserve them for use during the winter months. You will learn the most commonly used herbs and suggestions for what herbs to use in what recipes. Each participant will receive a few herbs to take home: basal (pesto), parsley (pesto), oregano, sage, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, mint, chives and dill.
