The Primex Winter Craft & Farmers Market is held in our covered greenhouse, every Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm beginning November 17th and continuing through February 23rd. Your favorite market vendors will be bringing you local produce, grass-fed meats and eggs, baked goods, locally roasted coffee and much more! Please note, vendor availability varies weekly. For more information, click here.
Bill Stewart, owner/operator of Red Knot Outfitters Birding Guides, previous President of the Delmarva Ornithological Society and a passionate birder for over 40 years, will teach you the BEST backyard bird feeding and bird watching techniques sure to bring ALL birds to you!
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 30th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Come make your very own hanging terrarium with us! We will guide you through the process of choosing companion plants and creating layers within your hanging glass container. All materials will be provided.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 30th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Penn State Extension: Arborist Short Course – $250
Designed to increase working-tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, successful completion of the four-day Arborist Short Course will prepare participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam, as well as improve their marketability.
Today there is an increased awareness by homeowners and municipalities for the need of trained and knowledgeable tree care workers. The green industry has responded to this demand for trained professionals by creating certification programs, such as the Arborist Short Course.
Course runs on Wed., Jan. 30, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Thu., Jan. 31, 2019 (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM), Wed., Feb. 6, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), and Thu., Feb. 7, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Penn State Extension: Arborist Short Course – $250
Designed to increase working-tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, successful completion of the four-day Arborist Short Course will prepare participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam, as well as improve their marketability.
Today there is an increased awareness by homeowners and municipalities for the need of trained and knowledgeable tree care workers. The green industry has responded to this demand for trained professionals by creating certification programs, such as the Arborist Short Course.
Course runs on Wed., Jan. 30, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Thu., Jan. 31, 2019 (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM), Wed., Feb. 6, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), and Thu., Feb. 7, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
Penn State Extension: Peanuts, Ethiopean Tomatoes, and Jicamas – $10
What do peanuts, Ethiopean tomatoes, and jicamas have in common? All three edible plants can be grown in Berks County! Join us for Peanuts, Ethiopean Tomatoes, and Jicamas and become the talk of your neighborhood with these unusual plants growing in your garden.
Learn how to grow and use unusual fruit, vegetables, and herbs such as sweet potatoes, artichokes, cardoon, elephant ears, figs and Meyer lemons in your home garden!
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
Penn State Extension: Arborist Short Course – $250
Designed to increase working-tree knowledge and professional arborist skills, successful completion of the four-day Arborist Short Course will prepare participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam, as well as improve their marketability.
Today there is an increased awareness by homeowners and municipalities for the need of trained and knowledgeable tree care workers. The green industry has responded to this demand for trained professionals by creating certification programs, such as the Arborist Short Course.
Course runs on Wed., Jan. 30, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Thu., Jan. 31, 2019 (9:00 AM – 3:30 PM), Wed., Feb. 6, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), and Thu., Feb. 7, 2019 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
Penn State Extension: Peanuts, Ethiopean Tomatoes, and Jicamas – $10
What do peanuts, Ethiopean tomatoes, and jicamas have in common? All three edible plants can be grown in Berks County! Join us for Peanuts, Ethiopean Tomatoes, and Jicamas and become the talk of your neighborhood with these unusual plants growing in your garden.
Learn how to grow and use unusual fruit, vegetables, and herbs such as sweet potatoes, artichokes, cardoon, elephant ears, figs and Meyer lemons in your home garden!
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
Maureen of “Philadelphia Backyard Chickens” will teach you how easy it is to raise a backyard flock. Learn everything from choosing the right chicks, setting up a coop, and keeping them happy and healthy year-round. Primex will be selling baby chicks this spring! This is the perfect starter course for your new flock.
Maureen is also an advocate for legalizing backyard chickens in Philadelphia, you can request to join their Facebook group Philadelphia Backyard Chickens here. This group is for everyone living in the Greater Philadelphia area. They are a valuable resource for all things chicken related & the group is always willing to answer your chicken questions!
Primex will be selling baby chicks this spring! This is the perfect starter course for your new flock.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 6th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Penn State Extension: Introduction to Pruning – $10
Introduction to Pruning is part of the Delaware County Master Gardeners’ Second Saturdays events and will help take the guesswork out of pruning trees and shrubs.
Participants will learn how and when to prune their trees and shrubs. Techniques and tools to make your property look its best will also be covered.
The Primex Winter Craft & Farmers Market is held in our covered greenhouse, every Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm beginning November 17th and continuing through February 23rd. Your favorite market vendors will be bringing you local produce, grass-fed meats and eggs, baked goods, locally roasted coffee and much more! Please note, vendor availability varies weekly. For more information, click here.
Upcycle a unique (or classic) container that you already own by learning how to create your very own succulent garden. Think creatively! Your container can be anything from a teacup to an old shoe! We ask that your container be NO larger than 6 inches in diameter. All materials (soil, sand stone and succulents) are included in the cost.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 6th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Joe and Jean of World of Honey will talk about all the different methods of beekeeping and how to enjoy their benefits. They will discuss all the basics from setting up a hive, to winterizing the hive as well as extracting honey. They will show you what tools to use, how to read your hives and bees.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 6th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Maureen of “Philadelphia Backyard Chickens” will teach you how easy it is to raise a backyard flock. Learn everything from choosing the right chicks, setting up a coop, and keeping them happy and healthy year-round. Primex will be selling baby chicks this spring! This is the perfect starter course for your new flock.
Maureen is also an advocate for legalizing backyard chickens in Philadelphia, you can request to join their Facebook group Philadelphia Backyard Chickens here. This group is for everyone living in the Greater Philadelphia area. They are a valuable resource for all things chicken related & the group is always willing to answer your chicken questions!
Primex will be selling baby chicks this spring! This is the perfect starter course for your new flock.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 6th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Penn State Extension: Introduction to Pruning – $10
Introduction to Pruning is part of the Delaware County Master Gardeners’ Second Saturdays events and will help take the guesswork out of pruning trees and shrubs.
Participants will learn how and when to prune their trees and shrubs. Techniques and tools to make your property look its best will also be covered.
The Primex Winter Craft & Farmers Market is held in our covered greenhouse, every Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm beginning November 17th and continuing through February 23rd. Your favorite market vendors will be bringing you local produce, grass-fed meats and eggs, baked goods, locally roasted coffee and much more! Please note, vendor availability varies weekly. For more information, click here.
Upcycle a unique (or classic) container that you already own by learning how to create your very own succulent garden. Think creatively! Your container can be anything from a teacup to an old shoe! We ask that your container be NO larger than 6 inches in diameter. All materials (soil, sand stone and succulents) are included in the cost.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 6th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Joe and Jean of World of Honey will talk about all the different methods of beekeeping and how to enjoy their benefits. They will discuss all the basics from setting up a hive, to winterizing the hive as well as extracting honey. They will show you what tools to use, how to read your hives and bees.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 6th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Penn State Extension: Turf & Ornamental Conference – $60
The Turf and Ornamentals Conference is an annual meeting that offers a chance to learn about topics that are important to the industry and network with your peers. Each participant will receive a handout folder with research-based publications relevant to your work. We are also planning a mini trade show to give you a chance to network with suppliers.
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
We invite you to participate! For at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, February 15-18, 2019, simply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see. You can count from any location, anywhere in the world, for as long as you wish!
Scientists use information from the Great Backyard Bird Count, along with observations from other citizen-science projects, to get the “big picture” about what is happening to bird populations. The longer these data are collected, the more meaningful they become in helping scientists investigate far-reaching questions!
We invite you to participate! For at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, February 15-18, 2019, simply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see. You can count from any location, anywhere in the world, for as long as you wish!
Scientists use information from the Great Backyard Bird Count, along with observations from other citizen-science projects, to get the “big picture” about what is happening to bird populations. The longer these data are collected, the more meaningful they become in helping scientists investigate far-reaching questions!
Sally, from Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, comes to us with her energetic personality and her knowledge of community gardening. Learn her techniques for getting the most out of the raised bed vegetable garden using less space, time, and effort.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 13th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
The Primex Winter Craft & Farmers Market is held in our covered greenhouse, every Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm beginning November 17th and continuing through February 23rd. Your favorite market vendors will be bringing you local produce, grass-fed meats and eggs, baked goods, locally roasted coffee and much more! Please note, vendor availability varies weekly. For more information, click here.
Intensive Vegetable Planting with Sally McCabe – $10
Break out of gardening in rows and learn how to maximize your garden space for increased vegetable yields. Sally will teach you vertical, inter-planting and succession planting for continuous production throughout the growing season.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 13th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Always a popular class! Learn how to start your garden from seed this year. Topics to be discussed include seed selection, planning and timing, along with steps for growing healthy vegetable and flower seedlings.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 13th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
We invite you to participate! For at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, February 15-18, 2019, simply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see. You can count from any location, anywhere in the world, for as long as you wish!
Scientists use information from the Great Backyard Bird Count, along with observations from other citizen-science projects, to get the “big picture” about what is happening to bird populations. The longer these data are collected, the more meaningful they become in helping scientists investigate far-reaching questions!
Sally, from Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, comes to us with her energetic personality and her knowledge of community gardening. Learn her techniques for getting the most out of the raised bed vegetable garden using less space, time, and effort.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 13th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
The Primex Winter Craft & Farmers Market is held in our covered greenhouse, every Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm beginning November 17th and continuing through February 23rd. Your favorite market vendors will be bringing you local produce, grass-fed meats and eggs, baked goods, locally roasted coffee and much more! Please note, vendor availability varies weekly. For more information, click here.
Intensive Vegetable Planting with Sally McCabe – $10
Break out of gardening in rows and learn how to maximize your garden space for increased vegetable yields. Sally will teach you vertical, inter-planting and succession planting for continuous production throughout the growing season.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 13th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Always a popular class! Learn how to start your garden from seed this year. Topics to be discussed include seed selection, planning and timing, along with steps for growing healthy vegetable and flower seedlings.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 13th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
We invite you to participate! For at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, February 15-18, 2019, simply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see. You can count from any location, anywhere in the world, for as long as you wish!
Scientists use information from the Great Backyard Bird Count, along with observations from other citizen-science projects, to get the “big picture” about what is happening to bird populations. The longer these data are collected, the more meaningful they become in helping scientists investigate far-reaching questions!
We invite you to participate! For at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, February 15-18, 2019, simply tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see. You can count from any location, anywhere in the world, for as long as you wish!
Scientists use information from the Great Backyard Bird Count, along with observations from other citizen-science projects, to get the “big picture” about what is happening to bird populations. The longer these data are collected, the more meaningful they become in helping scientists investigate far-reaching questions!
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
Anne comes to us with years of experience on her family farm. Have you ever wanted to plant or increase production on strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or grapes? Learn how to maintain your small fruit orchard including; planting, pruning, and pest & disease prevention. Dress warmly, lecture will be in our Barn.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 20th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
The Primex Winter Craft & Farmers Market is held in our covered greenhouse, every Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm beginning November 17th and continuing through February 23rd. Your favorite market vendors will be bringing you local produce, grass-fed meats and eggs, baked goods, locally roasted coffee and much more! Please note, vendor availability varies weekly. For more information, click here.
Bring in your own fun container (no larger than 6” diameter) and create your very own miniature garden. We will learn how to pick out plant friends, then plant, and add decorations to create your own landscape! This program is recommended for ages 6+.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 20th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Learn the art of Japanese hanging-string gardens. Based on a form of bonsai, these moss covered hanging orbs make wonderful living gifts. Cost includes; hands-on instruction, easy care houseplant and all materials. This is a very hands workshop, so be prepared to get messy!
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 20th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Anne comes to us with years of experience on her family farm. Have you ever wanted to plant or increase production on strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or grapes? Learn how to maintain your small fruit orchard including; planting, pruning, and pest & disease prevention. Dress warmly, lecture will be in our Barn.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 20th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. A $5 Primex Gift Card will be issued to each paid registrant that attends the lecture. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
The Primex Winter Craft & Farmers Market is held in our covered greenhouse, every Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm beginning November 17th and continuing through February 23rd. Your favorite market vendors will be bringing you local produce, grass-fed meats and eggs, baked goods, locally roasted coffee and much more! Please note, vendor availability varies weekly. For more information, click here.
Bring in your own fun container (no larger than 6” diameter) and create your very own miniature garden. We will learn how to pick out plant friends, then plant, and add decorations to create your own landscape! This program is recommended for ages 6+.
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 20th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Learn the art of Japanese hanging-string gardens. Based on a form of bonsai, these moss covered hanging orbs make wonderful living gifts. Cost includes; hands-on instruction, easy care houseplant and all materials. This is a very hands workshop, so be prepared to get messy!
** Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 20th. Space is limited and registration is required! You must pay in advance. Register in the store or by calling (215) 887 – 7500. **
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
Penn State Extension: Tree Tenders® Online Training – $35
The Tree Tenders® Online Training program empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities. Join thousands of other concerned citizens like yourself. Become a Tree Tender and help increase tree canopy cover in your community.
The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders restoring and tending your part of the forest. Instruction is provided by DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry, in partnership with Penn State Extension, PHS, Tree Pittsburgh and other local urban forestry experts.
