Creating a Pollinator Garden
- Length
- 2 hours, 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Note
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About The In-Person Workshop
Discover how to transform your outdoor space into a vibrant haven for pollinators at this hands-on workshop hosted by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County. The session begins with a brief introduction to soil testing, followed by an engaging presentation on planting pollinator-friendly gardens using native plants that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Participants will explore how to choose and care for plants that support local wildlife while adding seasonal beauty to their gardens. After a guided tour of the Allen Road Pollinator Garden, attendees will create their own pollinator container garden using a provided 14-inch container, potting soil, and a curated selection of nectar and larval host plants—including annuals and herbs—designed to foster a thriving mini habitat all season long.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Gardeners of all experience levels and interests
- Individuals interested in pollinator-friendly gardening
- Anyone eager to create a take-home container garden
- Those who want to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to their gardens
- Individuals seeking to support butterflies and other pollinators in small spaces
- How to complete a Penn State soil test
- Best practices for planting a pollinator-friendly garden
- Native plants that attract a variety of pollinators
- Plant selection and maintenance techniques that support local wildlife
- Insights from a guided tour of the Allen Road Pollinator Garden at the Penn State Extension office
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