Penn State Master Gardeners Announce “Garden Treasures” Spring Symposium

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County have announced their spring symposium

The event is scheduled on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, 135 Decker Drive in New Castle from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join Dr Laura Deeter, Professor of Horticulture Technologies at Ohio University, as she presents on Color Theory and how you can apply it to your own garden for year-round color. Stacey Widenholf will present Monarch Butterflies as she focuses on their beauty and familiarity to help connect both children adults with the natural world.

Penn State Extension Educator, Dr. Brian Wolynaik, will present The Benefits of Trees as his presentation shows how trees can change our outlook about surroundings. Dave Kwasnik will present Birdwatching for the Gardener by sharing what gardeners can plant and provide to attract more birds to your garden. Finally, Dave Cole will present Garlic.

Join the symposium and salivate as we discover the wide range of varieties of garlic, and take a tour in the life of a garlic plant.

Join us as we Explore Garden Treasures!

Cost for this program is $50.00 and includes a light breakfast, lunch buffet (with vegetarian and special diet needs options), beverages and workshop packet. There will also be a silent auction and a variety of vendors.

To register go online towww.extension.psu.edu/spring-garden-symposium or by calling 877-345-0691. Registration Deadline is April 11, 2020. After Registration closes, cost will be $55. Walk-ins may be accepted if space permits, but will not be guaranteed meals and a workshop packet.

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