Monday, March 28, 2011

Programs at the Upper Merion Township Building

Heirloom Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, April 2 at 12 noon
with William Woys Weaver
at the Upper Merion Township Building in Freedom Hall

Dr. Weaver is a food historian, culinary author, editor and educator. He will speak on the rising popularity of heirloom food plants and how they are making a comeback AND they taste better and are better for you!. He is an expert on the origins of American cookery and the traditional kitchen garden. He lectures at the Smithsonian, Monticello, and more; offers hands on workshops at his historic home in Devon, and is launching the Keystone Center for the Study of Regional Foods. Whether you like to grow your own vegetable, or just like to eat good food that’s good for you, don’t miss this captivating presentation.



Container Herb Gardening
with Master Gardener Peggy Rastiello
Saturday, April 16 at 1pm

A container herb garden can be more than functional. It can be beautiful! Celebrate Earth Day by growing herbs for your kitchen year round on your windowsill, porch or deck. This event is being held in conjunction with Upper Merion's Earth Day events at the township building. The class will move indoors in case of inclement weather.

Contact:
Marianne Hooper, Program Coordinator
Upper Merion Township Library
175 W. Valley Forge Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-265-4805

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