Planning a Spring Garden
- Length
- 2 hours, 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- In-Person
About the In-Person Workshop
"Planning a Spring Garden" offers gardeners a practical, research-informed approach to spring garden planning, beginning with guidance on identifying common irritant plants such as poison ivy to support safer outdoor work. Led by Penn State Extension Master Gardener Carol Glasgow, the session emphasizes thoughtful decision-making—balancing what to preserve, what to adjust, and what to reimagine—as participants evaluate site conditions, plant possibilities, and seasonal priorities for garden bed preparation. The program highlights achievable, step-by-step techniques rooted in extension best practices, while encouraging optimism and creativity for the growing season ahead. Participants will also create a cheerful, take-home pansy planter, with all materials supplied, reinforcing hands-on learning and seasonal inspiration. By bringing together gardening fundamentals, safety awareness, and imaginative design, this workshop reflects the Master Gardener commitment to education, stewardship, and cultivating vibrant home landscapes.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Gardeners of all experience levels and interests
- Individuals interested in spring garden care
- Anyone interested in creating a take-home pansy planter
- Penn State Master Gardeners
- How to identify irritant plants in the garden
- How to prepare a garden bed for spring, including plant selection, site conditions, and maintenance tips
- How to design and plant a pansy planter
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