Environmental stewardship is the practice of consciously choosing to tend and protect our land and its resources so they will still be here for our grandchildren. Penn State University is committed to the practice of environmental stewardship, and so are PSU’s Master Gardeners.
Master Gardeners, volunteers trained in research-based horticultural practices by Penn State University’s County Extension, focus on teaching home gardeners how to become environmental stewards of their land by…
composting to recycle kitchen and garden wastes
planting trees, shrubs and perennials that encourage biodiversity and offer food and shelter for beneficial birds and insects
planting site adapted plants (the right plant in the right place)
practicing IMP (integrated pest management)
creating healthy soil
conserving water and protecting water quality
encouraging environmentally friendly lawn care
Perhaps you think that one home gardener can’t make a difference. Think about it this way: Seventy percent of Americans have gardens. Each home gardener’s land is a strand in the giant web that makes up our country. Every garden--big or small--is important to the health of our planet. Every state has Master Gardeners who are eager to help home gardeners become stewards of their land. Environmental stewardship is a hot topic these days. Hmmm…
For more information on how you can become a steward of your land, call our Delaware County hortline at 610-690-2671.
Check out PSU’s fact sheets,Creating Healthy Landscapes.
For information on PSU’s environmental stewardship initiatives, go to Green-PSU.
Even kids are doing it! To see what school students in southeastern Pa are doing to improve the environment, go to Delaware Valley Earth Force
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
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
June 14, 2008
Shade Gardening
Learn about annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs and trees that will help you develop your shade garden to its full potential. Cost: $10.
Registration required for all events. Please call 610-690-2655 for more information or visit our website for a registration form.
Comments (1)
Hi Marion,
I'm so glad you enjoyed last night's lecture as much as I did! Here at Scott we've also started a new blog which features a lot of sustainable topics and gardening ideas for a healthier planet. Check it out at: http://blogs.scottarboretum.org/gardenseeds/
Also, a great follow up workshop we will be offering as part of our Sustainable Series will be a Lawn Alternatives Workshop with Larry Weaner on November 8 from 10-12.
Thanks again for coming and for spreading this important message!
Posted by Liz Haegele | May 23, 2008 10:03 AM
Posted on May 23, 2008 10:03