Fall Garden Workshop

Butler County Master Gardeners Fall Garden Workshop & Plant Sale

Color in Your Garden 

We pause in our garden… we are fully present in the moment… we take a deep, relaxing breath. COLOR pervades our senses. In this discussion, we will consider colors as they relate to one another and to our plantings. You will learn tips for creating a balanced garden design whether it’s in a crystal vase, a lily pond, or the landscape of your dreams.

Spring Flowering Bulbs

Crocuses and snowdrops. Tulips and hyacinths. Winter loosens its grip and makes way for spring. These early-flowering bulbs are among the first flowers to make an appearance. Learn about growing traditional favorites and discover how easy it is to add excitement to your spring landscape with different varieties.

Integrated Pest Management

The ideal result of Integrated Pest Management strategies is that you don’t get pests in the first place. Learn the steps involved in landscaping and gardening that discourage pests and discover the least toxic methods of dealing with pest problems should they occur.

Lunch & Plant Sale 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

Top Plant Choices for the Landscape

Investing in your landscape is not just sticking a plant in the ground. You are making a statement and creating your vision for outdoor living. You want beauty, but that’s not all. This discussion will focus on the best choices for low maintenance and confidence that your landscape plants will thrive.

Evening Garden

As the day closes, you need quiet, peace and relaxation. Light-colored flowers with evening fragrance, pale foliage and the sound of running water create a perfect retreat to enjoy private time or precious moments with friends and family. Learn which plants make the best evening companions and how to design your own twilight refuge.

Jessica Walliser co-hosts "The Organic Gardeners" on KDKA radio and writes for Organic Magazine, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. She contributes to several gardening publications. Her credentials include a degree in ornamental horticulture from Penn State, operating a 25 acre organic market farm, 20 years teaching at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and two published organic gardening books.