PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, March 2-10 at
the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th &
Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2299.
215-988-8800
phs-info@pennhort.org.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Philadelphia Flower Show 2013
PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, March 2-10 at
the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th &
Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2299.
215-988-8800
phs-info@pennhort.org.
Garden Clubs of GCFP District I
There are eleven (11) garden clubs in the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania District I. If you want contact information for any club, please email the district director, sfarnsworth@dca.net.
Club
|
Day
|
Membership
|
Club of the Little Gardens of Malvern
|
1st Th am
|
Open
|
Four Seasons Garden Club of Kennett Sq
|
1st M pm
|
Open
|
Garden Class of The Woman’s Community Club of Uwchlan
|
4th Th am
|
Open
|
Garden Club of Bala Cynwyd
|
1st Th am
|
Open
|
Garden Club of Springfield
|
4th W am
|
Open
|
Old Eagle Garden Club
|
1st Th am
|
Open
|
Spade & Trowel Club
|
2nd Tu am
|
Wait Listing
|
Suburban Garden Club
|
2nd Th am
|
Open
|
The Country Gardeners
|
1st W am
|
Open
|
Villanova Garden Club
|
4th Tu pm
|
Open
|
Wayne Woods Garden Club
|
1st W pm
|
Open
|
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Certify Your Pollinator Friendly Garden with Penn State Master Gardeners
Basic principles of making your garden pollinator friendly:
Provide Food for Pollinators - plant natives and provide pollen and nectar sources from early spring through late fall. Minimize the number of invasives in your garden and don't use pesticides.
Provide Water Sources for Pollinators - provide ponds, streams, shallow pools, mud puddles, water gardens, or birdbaths. Butterflies suck moisture out of other substances. Make a puddling area for butterflies (wet mulch, mud, etc)
Provide Shelter - make nesting sites in bare ground,rock piles, dead trees, stems, and twigs. Man-made nesting sites under eaves for protection. Leave perennials and grasses standing.
Safeguard Pollinator Habit - avoid buying and remove invasive plants in your landscape. Replant with native plants. Reduce pesticide use or use less toxic options such as insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. Never use a pesticide when plants are in bloom or pollinators are active.
To be certified: fill out the application on 'the Penn State Cooperative Extension Program Fund and send with photos of your garden and a $10 check made out to PSCE Program Fund' to Pollinator Friendly Garden, Penn State Cooperative Extension, 112 Pleasant Acres Rd., York, PA 19402. Call 717-840-7408 if you have questions. You will receive a Pollinator Friendly Garden sign for displaying in your garden.
Provide Food for Pollinators - plant natives and provide pollen and nectar sources from early spring through late fall. Minimize the number of invasives in your garden and don't use pesticides.
Provide Water Sources for Pollinators - provide ponds, streams, shallow pools, mud puddles, water gardens, or birdbaths. Butterflies suck moisture out of other substances. Make a puddling area for butterflies (wet mulch, mud, etc)
Provide Shelter - make nesting sites in bare ground,rock piles, dead trees, stems, and twigs. Man-made nesting sites under eaves for protection. Leave perennials and grasses standing.
Safeguard Pollinator Habit - avoid buying and remove invasive plants in your landscape. Replant with native plants. Reduce pesticide use or use less toxic options such as insecticidal soap or horticultural oil. Never use a pesticide when plants are in bloom or pollinators are active.
To be certified: fill out the application on 'the Penn State Cooperative Extension Program Fund and send with photos of your garden and a $10 check made out to PSCE Program Fund' to Pollinator Friendly Garden, Penn State Cooperative Extension, 112 Pleasant Acres Rd., York, PA 19402. Call 717-840-7408 if you have questions. You will receive a Pollinator Friendly Garden sign for displaying in your garden.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
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