Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for this series. Registration is $5 per workshop payable at the door. 

June 4:  Gardening For Bees - Tiffany Aires, CVPM Master Beekeeper, Owner, Keys To Bees 

Learn from a Master Beekeeper what it takes to make your back yard bee friendly. She will discuss some of the native bee varieties that call Cumberland County home and what you can do that will help them thrive. Find out why bees really are the key to environmental sustainability and a pollinator's paradise! 

July 9:  "Zone Pushing” Tender Plants in Central PA - Hylton Hobday 

Can you successfully grow and maintain some plants varieties not typically suited for Central PA? Hylton Hobday has done just that for the past decade. Find out how you too can have a more tropical vibe in your garden by learning what varieties can successfully survive with a little know how! 

August 13:  Prairie Pockets: Plants for People and Pollinators - Ian Gardener, Owner, Green Garden Designs 

Welcoming Ian Gardner back for the third year in a row! 

September 10: Simple Secrets to Houseplant Success, Marla Miller and David Watts PSE Master Gardeners 

Ever wonder why some houseplants flourish while others barely hang on? This presentation breaks down the essentials of light, watering, soil, and everyday care in a clear and approachable way. Discover simple methods for propagating plants, meet ten of the easiest houseplants to grow, and learn about tools that make plant care easier and more successful.  You will leave wanting to grow houseplants - fair warning, it is surprisingly addictive.