The “Open House” workshops will occur at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1446 Auction Road, Manheim.
Attendees are encouraged to explore the center’s public garden areas and engage with knowledgeable Master Gardeners at each event. Each event will offer activities for children and adults alike.
The series will include the following workshops:
— “An Evening in the Garden,” 6-8 p.m. July 8. This session allows participants to explore outstanding annual flowers, new plant introductions, and learn how expert trial evaluations shape recommendations for home gardeners and the green industry. Additionally, guided tours will highlight the Bees, Bugs, and Blooms Project, showcasing pollinator-friendly plantings and beneficial insect habitats, along with the latest patio vegetable varieties. Register here.
— “Pollinators at Bees, Bugs, and Blooms,” 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Aug. 15. In this workshop, participants can join tours of the Bees, Bugs, and Blooms Project and the Native Idea Garden, hear a talk on garden pollinators, and purchase plugs of hard-to-find straight-species pollinator plants. Register here.
— “Preparing for Winter with Native Plants,” 9 a.m.–noon. Sept. 12. This workshop will teach participants practical strategies for winter garden preparation and winter sowing to support spring growth. Register here.
Penn State Extension offers this event at no charge. Organizers encourage preregistration. Preregistration dates vary by event and can be found on each event’s registration page.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/campaigns/open-house.
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