The “Spring Garden Affair” will be Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus from 8 am to 1 pm.
8:00 – 8:30 am Registration
8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome
8:45 – 9:45 am Keynote Presentation, Ernest Nelson from Pretty Petals Florist and Gift Shop from Brownsville.
10:00 – 11:00 am Session 1
11:00 – 11:40 am Vendor Demonstrations, Prizes
11:40 – 12:40 pm Session 2
12:40 – 1:00 pm Prize Pick up
There are 6 classes from which the participants will choose 2.
The classes are as follows:
Class 1
Thrillers + Spillers + Fillers = Beautiful Container
Gardens!
Audrey White, Master Gardener, Fayette County
Container gardens provide focal points that grab attention and are a great way to express your creativity in a smaller space.
Class 2
To Spray, or Not to Spray…the BIG Question??
Christina Becker, Extension Associate, Pest Ed. Dept.
Explore the total approach to pest management in your home and garden through IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
Class 3
The ABC’s of Orchids
Dr. Raj Popat, Member of Orchid Society of W PA and
American Orchid Society
The best way to know orchids: grow them, observe, read and interact with others who grow orchids. The more you learn about orchids, the more you learn to recognize how the
orchid displays its likes and dislikes about your care! When the orchid is happy, it wants to show off a profusion of its best flowers to you. Make it part of your relaxation, imagination, and fun!
Class 4
Native Plants for Food & Crafts
Carol Rebar, BS, MS, Master Gardener, Fayette County
Native plants have survived without supermarkets. Could you feed yourself or decorate your abode with wild plants? Find out how and receive information to DIY.
Class 5
Innovative, New Gardening Products for 2012
Janet Sholock, Dept. Manager, Home Depot
The right tools and products make creating and maintaining your lawn and garden easier and faster. Stay a step ahead of your neighbor with the newest information available on garden products just released.
Class 6
Healing Garden
Betty Robison, Master Gardener, Washington County
There is something unexplainable that occurs when we place our hands in the dirt and enter the natural world. When carefully planned, a garden can make a positive impact on our health and well being. This presentation will open up the possibilities for creating areas or entire gardens that will renew our sprit and maximize healing.
There will be local vendors and agencies, door prizes, an auction, plant sale, and refreshments donated by Yum Yum’s Bakery.
The cost is $15 if registered by March 19. The cost will be $20 at the door.
To register, contact Valerie Sesler, vvs2@psu.edu, or contact Penn State Extension, 34 W. Peter Street, 724-438-0111.
