Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Penn State University faculty and staff. Once they complete their training, Master Gardeners help Extension better serve the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, working with 4-H horticultural projects, participating in civic beautification, maintaining demonstration gardens, teaching plant sciences and horticulture, maintaining this web site, and in many other ways.
Due to road closings in the park, registration begins at 9:30 and the Workshop begins at 10:00. Parking information will be posted on the website. Lettuce all Winter? Extending the season Gardening doesn't have to end with the first frost. Jennifer Ryan, Penn State Extension Philadelphia Master Gardener, will discuss ways to keep greens and other crops growing through until spring. Creative plant covers, cold hardy vegetables, and easy heat retaining methods will be addressed. Come and learn how to-------------- extend your season.
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