Community Events

Penn State Extension: Home Composting- Natures Recycler – $5

Home composting can turn your garden trash into garden cash (black gold). Home Composting- Natures Recycler will provide an overview of the benefits and the simple steps of home composting. Attendees will learn the amazing natural processes that will turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost that can be used to improve your ornamental and vegetable garden. Best practices for home composting will be presented. 

This is not a Primex affiliated event. To sign up please visit extension.psu.edu/home-composting-natures-recycler.

Penn State Extension: Vegetable Gardening on a Budget – FREE

Join Luzerne County Master Gardeners for practical tips and insights into getting the most out of your vegetable garden on a small budget during Vegetable Gardening on a Budget. Enjoy early spring highlights as we review timely garden tasks for April and learn what to look for in your early spring landscape.

This is not a Primex affiliated event. To sign up please visit extension.psu.edu/vegetable-gardening-on-a-budget.

Penn State Extension: Planning a School Garden – FREE

Planning a School Garden is for anyone who wants to establish a garden as an active and group learning experience for children. Gardening is a great way for kids to not only learn but also have fun!

What will you learn:

• Choosing & preparing a site
• Involving children in the design
• Plants to grow
• Use of tools
• Sustaining the garden
• Themes
• Connecting the garden to curriculum with indoor and outdoor activities

Who is this for?:

• Teachers
• Scout Leaders
• Camp Leaders
• Youth Directors

This is not a Primex affiliated event. To sign up please visit extension.psu.edu/planning-a-school-garden.

Penn State Extension: Vegetable Gardening Basics – Plant Propagation and Soil Fertility – $5

Join us for Vegetable Gardening Basics – Plant Propagation and Soil Fertility and learn how to successfully provide plants with the nutrients they need to grow successfully. Also, learn to propagate seeds that can be transplanted directly into the garden soil.

Seed companies are constantly restocking their shelves as the demand continues to surge with the growing interest in gardening. People are thinking about the source of their food and spending more time at home. We hope you can join us to gain more in-depth information about starting a successful garden!

Topics:

• Seed starting
• Plant propagation
• Soil fertility

This is not a Primex affiliated event. To sign up please visit extension.psu.edu/vegetable-gardening-basics-plant-propagation-and-soil-fertility.