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SUMMARY:Gardening with Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Cumberland 
 County for this series. Registration is $5 per workshop payable at the 
 door. \n\nMarch 17 (Tues) : Backyard Fruit Trees - Daniel Weber PSE Fruit 
 Tree Educator  \n\nFew things bring greater satisfaction than eating fruit 
 picked fresh from your own garden. Because Cumberland County has ideal 
 conditions for growing tree fruit\, if you have a bit of land (or a big 
 pot!) you too can have your own small orchard. *How to Select *Headaches to 
 avoid *Ensuring harvests for years to come. \n\nApril 9: Growing Greener 
 Communities: Stories and Strategies - Maryann Skubecz\, Penn State 
 Extension Master Gardener\, \n\nHear from local volunteers working to make 
 our communities greener. Encouraging and guiding significant changes within 
 area boroughs\, HOA’s and environmental organizations. Gain inspiration 
 from their stories and photos. Learn how they became involved and the 
 strategies used for successful engagement.  \n\n May 14:  It All Starts 
 with a Seed - Clyde Forbes PSE Master Gardener \n\nAn in depth look at how 
 to map out a plan for a successful vegetable garden from start to finish. 
 You’ll learn some techniques like trellising\, succession planting\, 
 companion planting and crop rotation. How to decide what to plant based on 
 size\, space and what you eat. Completing our journey with  soil health\, 
 amendments\, and preparation choices. \n\nJune 4:  Gardening For Bees - 
 Tiffany Aires\, CVPM Master Beekeeper\, Owner\, Keys To Bees \n\nLearn 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! \n\nJuly 9:  "Zone Pushing” Tender Plants in Central PA - 
 Hylton Hobday \n\nCan 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! \n\nAugust 13:  Prairie Pockets: Plants for People 
 and Pollinators - Ian Gardener\, Owner\, Green Garden Designs \n\nWelcoming 
 Ian Gardner back for the third year in a row! \n\nSeptember 10: Simple 
 Secrets to Houseplant Success\, Marla Miller and David Watts PSE Master 
 Gardeners \n\nEver 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.  \n
LOCATION:Ruggaber Community Room\, Fredricksen
ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda Shultz":MAILTO:mmshultz@cumberlandcountylibraries.org
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CONTACT;CN="Melinda Shultz":MAILTO:mmshultz@cumberlandcountylibraries.org
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