All Delaware County Cooperative Extension Events

Southeast Region Calendar of Events

To register for events or for more information, please call the Delaware County Cooperative Extension Office at 610-690-2655.

Master Gardeners Annual Bus Trip to River Farm and Mt. Vernon, Alexandria, VA
Both gardens, originally part of George Washington’s original holdings of 5 farms, share his vision of combining glorious landscapes with naturalistic designs, ornamental plantings and gardens for food production. River Farm, now home of American Horticultural Society, promotes horticultural education through display gardens - perennial garden, Wildlife Garden, André Bluemel Meadow, specialty children’s gardens & more. Special Features – restored Estate House, Ha Ha Wall, former White House Gates, and publication of The American Gardener.

Click here for more info & registration form (PDF).

"Second Saturdays at Smedley" Program*, 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 limited.

at Environmental Center, Smedley Park,
20 Paper Mill Rd. Springfield, PA

Click here for the flyer and registration form. (PDF)

"Second Saturdays at Smedley" Program*, Trees
Alan Jensen Seller, Care of Trees, will teach you about the trees on your property. Cost $10. Registration limited.

at Environmental Center, Smedley Park,
20 Paper Mill Rd. Springfield, PA

Click here for the flyer and registration form. (PDF)

"Second Saturdays at Smedley" Program*, Hypertufa (limit 15 participants) - Learn the basics to making your own garden trough, This is a hands-on workshop. Information will be sent to you before the workshop. Cost $15. Registration limited.

at Environmental Center, Smedley Park,
20 Paper Mill Rd. Springfield, PA

Click here for the flyer and registration form. (PDF)

"Second Saturdays at Smedley" Program*, Fall/Winter Garden Prep and Composting - Not sure what to do? Learn the steps for proper garden maintenance and how to compost at the same time. Take home a free compost bin. Cost $10. Registration limited.

at Environmental Center, Smedley Park,
20 Paper Mill Rd. Springfield, PA

Click here for the flyer and registration form. (PDF)

"Second Saturdays at Smedley" Program* , Fall/Winter Containers - Watch a demonstration to spruce up your summer containers or make one to work all through the year. Learn what plants to use, how to arrange them and their care. Cost $10. Registration limited.

at Environmental Center, Smedley Park,
20 Paper Mill Rd. Springfield, PA

Click here for the flyer and registration form. (PDF)

"Second Saturdays at Smedley" Program*, Nature Ornaments - Use natural materials to make ornaments for your holiday decorating. This is a hands-on workshop. Bring scissors or pruners and a box to carry home your creations. Cost $15. Registration limited.

at Environmental Center, Smedley Park,
20 Paper Mill Rd. Springfield, PA

Click here for the flyer and registration form. (PDF)

"Second Saturdays at Smedley" Program*, Wreath Making - Create a one-of-a-kind holiday wreath using fresh greens. Bring pruners and rubber gloves. All other materials furnished. Cost $15. Registration limited.

at Environmental Center, Smedley Park,
20 Paper Mill Rd. Springfield, PA

Click here for the flyer and registration form. (PDF)

* "Second Saturdays at Smedley," is a monthly series of programs and workshops open to the public. Second Saturdays covers various topics about gardening, natural crafts and related horticultural topics. The programs 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Click here for the 2008 flyer and registration form. (PDF)
Sessions are held at the Environmental Center, Smedley Park (click here for directions).

Delaware County Master Gardeners Home
Gardening Tips  |   Master Gardener Activities
Becoming a Master Gardener
Useful Links