May is the perfect month to visit a public garden, so Delaware County Master Gardeners have planned a bus trip on Saturday, May 17, 2008 to visit the gardens of River Farm and Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Alexandria, VA. And we’re inviting you to join us! Yes, you read correctly. You can join us for this exciting trip.
Both gardens were originally part of George Washington’s five farms. River Farm, which is now the home of the American Horticultural Society, features their Growing Connection Demonstration Garden. This garden is part of AHS’s Growing Connection program, which was designed to educate children about the science of growing food. The Farm also has an estate house, perennial gardens, a wildlife garden, a meadow garden, a children’s garden, an orchard, and a shade garden.
Take advantage of this special opportunity to travel with Master Gardeners to a superb location for only $55. We’ll be traveling in an air-conditioned motor coach equipped with a lavatory. Cost includes transportation, admissions, snacks and gratuity.
For more information, call our county extension office at 610-690-2655. Space is limited, so call now.
Do you have a gardening question? In Delaware County, call our Master Gardeners hortline at 610-690-2671 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM-12 NOON.
UPCOMING MASTER GARDENERS EVENTS
April 12, 2008
Peonies
Explore gardening with peonies. Join Eleanor Tickner, owner of A Peony Garden for a discussion about the unabashed "Queens of the Garden." Cost: $10
April 26, 2008
Arbor Day Celebration
Join us at Smedley Park for an afternoon of educational activities for children that are designed to stimulate interest in trees and the environment. We'll provide hands-on experience in planting trees. Contact Elsie Mueller at 610-626-7210 or email for more information.
May 10, 2008
Invasive Plants
Learn to recognize and control plants that have been introduced to the USA and are now taking over our landscapes. We'll suggest alternative native plants to use in place of those aggressive invasives. Cost: $10
Registration required for all events except Arbor Day. Please call 610-690-2655 for more information or visit our website
