Home Gardener Conference
- Length
- 7 hours
- Language
- English
- Note
- Please check back for future occurrences of this event.
About the In-Person Conference
The Home Gardener Conference offers a full day of expert-led sessions designed to inspire and educate gardening enthusiasts of all levels. Start the day with a keynote on plant trialing by Krystal Snyder, then explore topics ranging from berry care and native bees to houseplant health. Afternoon sessions cover outdoor plant pests, vegetable gardening, and water bath canning, followed by insights into rose care, greenhouse tips, and herb preservation. Connect with fellow gardeners, visit vendor exhibits, and take home valuable knowledge to enhance your gardening success.
Event Details
Vendors will be on-site offering a variety of gardening-related items and plants for purchase. Registration includes a light breakfast and a boxed lunch. To conclude the event, attendees will have the chance to win door prizes generously donated by the vendors.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Beginner gardeners
- Experienced gardeners
- Recommended flowers for the home gardener
- How to attract native bees to your garden
- Common pests and diseases of outdoor plants
- Care of various types of berries
- Greenhouse/coldframe tips for beginners
- Care of common houseplants
- Vegetable gardening
- Basic rose care
- Harvesting, drying and storing herbs
- Water bath canning
Guidance Regarding COVID-19
We will follow University and local guidelines and regulations at the time of this event. Individual visitors still bear responsibility for adhering to guidelines and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Please review Penn State's guidelines.
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