Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Chester County provides speakers on a variety of subjects.
Master Gardeners give talks at libraries, garden clubs, schools, and civic organizations on topics such as container gardening, butterfly gardens, composting, native plants, seed starting, growing vegetables, herb gardens, etc. Speakers may use slide shows, PowerPoint presentations, demonstrations, or hands-on activities. Day, evening, and weekend programs may be available, depending upon speaker availability.
Organizations should request a speaker 3 months in advance and provide an audience of 15+. There is no fee, but a donation is requested ($75-100 is customary). Checks should be made payable to Chester County Cooperative Extension.
Topics available vary based on the master gardener speakers available in your area and their areas of expertise, but some popular topics are:
* Rainwater Harvesting and Management
* Putting Your Garden to Bed in the Fall
* Edible Gardening Today
* Gardening in the Shade
* Container Gardening
* Crazy about Compost
* A World Beneath Our Feet: Life in the Soil
* Gardening for Birds and Wildlife
* Pollinator Gardens: Supporting Butterflies, Hummingbirds and More
* Preventing Deer Damage to Gardens and Lawns
* Growing Great Tomatoes
* Native Plants
For more information or to request a speaker, email ChesterMG@psu.edu
