America 250: Roots of Community - Garden Day
Enjoy a full day of engaging programs and demonstrations, including:
Rain barrel demonstration with the Pennsylvania Resource Council
A Pennsylvania native plant sale hosted by Green Forks
Special presentation by Douglass Oster on "The Magic of Heirlooms" followed by a guided tour of the garden grounds with PHMC Historic Horticulturist, Alexis Evans
Presentation on soil health basics, including a demonstration of plant & soil testing methods using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology by Alexis Evans
Hands-on live demonstrations on flax processing
“Fiber Hemp is Regenerative” talk with Joanne Martin, where visitors can learn all about industrial “fiber” hemp for consumers - for clothing, personal care products, and even food!
Demonstration on Farmer Shawn’s “Worm Farm” composting
Hands-on soap-felting and plant fiber sampling activities for kids
Air quality awareness information booth
Local honey sale & beekeeping information by Honey So Good
Guided tours of Old Economy Village's historic buildings (included with admission) at 10:30a, 12:30p, and 2:00p
Historic garden tour at 3pm with Alexis Evans
and more!
Event Links
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