Youth Summer Garden Camp
Youth ages 7-12 are invited to join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for five camp sessions of Youth Summer Garden Camp on Tuesdays, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 9am-12pm noon, at the Penn State Extension office at 310 Allen Road in Carlisle. Youth will learn about seeds, soil, plants, and the environment in structured sessions that include time for working in the Youth Gardens at the Extension Office, science instruction, crafts, snacks, games, exploration, and
A Talk in the Garden: Garden Soils and Composting
Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for "A Talk in the Garden: Garden Soils and Composting" on Sunday, June 12, 2:00-3:00pm, at Craighead House located at 318 E. Old York Road, Carlisle, PA 17015. Know your soil before you plant! From heavy clay to sandy loam, mid-state garden soils offer many benefits, and many challenges, for area gardeners. Penn State Master Gardener Bob MacGregor will present an informative talk on central Pennsylvania garden soils and the importance of
2022 Gardening with Nature Workshop: Plant a Pollinator Container for Youth
Youth ages 6-12 are invited to join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for the Gardening with Nature Workshop: Plant a Pollinator Container for Youth on Saturday, June 11, 1:00-3:00pm, at the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library located at 100 N. 19th Street in Camp Hill. Youth will plant a container garden with nectar and larval host plants to attract butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Youth will learn how to properly plant a container garden, what pollinators are and their
