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Upcoming Events for Pennsylvania
To submit your gardening event to our staff, submit it using our contact form or send an email to calendar@statebystategardening.com.
May Lancaster
May 5
Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale 2012 on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Penn State Master Gardeners of Lancaster County will hold their 9th annual plant sale at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road (off Rt. 72 at the Honda Sign --- turn onto Service Road) in Lancaster. Admission is free. Contact the Lancaster County Extension Office at 717-394-6851.
May Lebanon County
May 1
Backyard Gardeners in Lebanon County presents “Hands on Insect ID and IPM for Backyard Gardeners” on May 1, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn how to identify friends, foes, and neutrals. Understand degree days and phrenological cues which can help with insect ID and control, and learn about Integrated Pest Management. Costs $5. Held at the Lebanon Valley Ag Center, 2120 Cornwall Road, Lebanon. Please register one week prior to class. For more info visit http://extension.psu.edu/lebanon/events or contact Ginger Pryor at gmp4@psu.edu or 717-270-4391.
May Honesdale
May 1
Growing Sweet Potatoes, Asian Vegetables and Mushrooms on May 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Master Gardeners host this informative workshop on growing sweet potatoes, Asian vegetables and mushrooms. Costs $5, children under 18 free. Held at the Wayne County Park Street Complex, 648 Park Street, Honesdale. Call 570-253-5970 x 4110 or email WayneExt@psu.edu or visit http://extension.psu.edu/wayne/events.
May Wyoming
May 12
“Landscaping With a Purpose: Rain Gardens in Your Backyard” on May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This program, developed in cooperation with Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Environmental Council, will focus on designing, installing and caring for landscapes that benefit our local environment by reducing stormwater, flooding and water pollution. Costs $15. Held at the Frances Slocum State Park, Environmental Center, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Wyoming. Contact Vincent Cotrone, Penn State Extension Luzerne County, 570-825-1701 or vjc1@psu.edu or visit http://extension.psu.edu/events.
May Furnace
May 19
Garden Fair and Plant Sale on May 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Produced by the Penn State Extension Centre County Master Gardeners. The Fair will feature commercial vendors selling garden-themed items, exhibits and demonstrations, children's events, gardening talks and a composting workshop. The Plant Sale will feature thousands of potted plants including perennials, annuals, herbs, houseplants, vegetables and others. There will also be a silent auction, garden-related resale items, and food and beverages for sale. Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions. Held at the Ag Progress Days Site, 2710 W. Pine Grove Rd., PA Furnace, PA. For more info call 814-355-4897 email CentreExt@psu.edu or visit http://extension.psu.edu/events.
May Greensburg
May 12
Master Gardeners Plant Sale at the Donohoe Center on Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come to the Master Gardeners Plant Sale, featuring annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs and native plants, including plants grown by our own Master Gardeners. At the Donohoe Center, Donohoe Road, Greensburg. For more info contact Christine Kindl, at ckindl@gmail.com.
May Cumberland County
May 19
Cumberland Master Gardener 8th Annual Plant Fest on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Cumberland County will be offering great prices on native plants from area growers and treasured plants from their own gardens, as well as wildlife-friendly plants, vegetables and herbs. There will be native plant information and exhibits, a plant clinic to answer your garden questions, a garden book and magazine sale and a gardeners’ yard sale. Held at the Claremont Nursing and Rehab Center, at 1000 Claremont Road, Carlisle. Call 717-240-6500 or visit http://extension.psu.edu/cumberland.
May Armstrong County
May 19
Armstrong County Master Gardener Plant Sale on May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fundraiser, supports the demonstration gardens and Master Gardener educational projects. The sale will feature heirlooms, annuals, hanging baskets, perennials, vegetables, herbs, ornamental grasses, native plants and some woody ornamentals. Held at the Armsdale Administration Building, 124 Armsdale Road, Kittanning. Contact 724-548-3447 email ArmstrongExt@psu.edu or visit http://extension.psu.edu/events.
May Devon
Events at Jenkins Arboretum, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon. The grounds at Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens are open to the public 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to sunset and the John J. Willaman Education Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Call 610-647-8870, email webinfo@jenkinsarboretum.org or visit www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
May 4-6
Annual Public Plant Sale, presented by the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Opening Night Party and Preview Plant Sale on Friday, May 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. Ticketed event. Contact VFARS for more information, www.ValleyForgeARS.org. The Plant Sale will be on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offered will be plants ideally suited for area gardens, including rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants not readily available elsewhere. Thousands of native perennials, wildflowers, ferns and slow-growing conifers, as well as donated plants from members’ gardens will be for sale. Your gardening questions will be answered by our knowledgeable horticultural staff and expert gardeners. Plant Sale admission is free.
May 19
Delaware Valley Iris Society Show at Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens on Saturday, May 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public, admission is free.
May Kennett Square
These are events at Longwood Gardens, located at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. General admission prices: Adults $18, Seniors ages 62 and up $15, Students any age with valid student ID $8, children ages 4 and under are free. Military discount of 25 percent off with Department of Defense ID. Visit www.longwoodgardens.org call 610-388-1000 or call 610-388-5454 for classes.
Through May 20
Spring Blooms. Tulips, dogwoods, wisteria and more herald spring’s arrival indoors and out.
May 26 through Sept. 2
Festival of Fountains. Stand before towering fountains, wander through shady groves, and relish summer. Evening concerts fill the air with music and the Fireworks and Fountains shows light up the night sky on May 26, July 3 and 21, August 11, September 1 and 29.
May and June Wayne
May 4-5
June 1-2
Tours at Chanticleer, each month on the first Friday and Saturday of the month, Chanticleer offers a 45-minute tour at 11 a.m. The tour is for individual sign up and it includes a guided walk through the ground floor of the main house. Some of the history of the garden and several garden areas are part of the tour. The rest of the garden can be enjoyed after the tour. Costs $15 (this includes admission). Reservations are encouraged and payment can be made at the time of the tour, call 610-687-4163 or visit www.chanticleergarden.org. Held at Chanticleer, 786 Church Road, Wayne. Chanticleer is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The garden is also open on Friday evenings until 8:00 p.m. from May through Labor Day. Admission: adults (13 years and over) $10, pre-teen children (12 years and under) free, members of Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and local arboreta $8, Radnor Library cardholders $5, garden professionals free.
May Pittsburgh
Events at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Phipps is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on Fridays. Admission costs $12 for adults, $11 for seniors (age 62 and older) and students (with valid ID), and $9 for children (ages 2 to 18). Members and children under 2 enter for free. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is located at One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh. Call 412-622-6914 or visit http://phipps.conservatory.org.
May and June
Center for Sustainable Landscapes Opens in May.
May and June
Butterfly Forest. Watch as gorgeous native species such as Monarchs and Zebra Longwings emerge from their chrysalises to flutter among the cheerful, bug-friendly blooms in the Stove Room.
May 5 through June
Summer Flower Show; learn about the powers of healing plants from around the world.
May 11-12
May Market, the 76th annual May Market at Phipps offers a huge selection of plants for your garden, including the garden’s Top 10 Sustainable Plants, organic herbs and vegetable seedlings and more.
May Media
Special Events at Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media. Call 610-566-9134 email info@tylerarboretum.org or visit www.tyleraboretum.org for more info. Tyler Arboretum is open daily at 9 a.m. and closes between 4 and 8 p.m. depending on the time of year. Admission: adults (16 to 64) $9, seniors (65+) $8, youth (3 to 15) $5, children under 3 free.
May 4-5
Annual Plant Sale at Tyler Arboretum, Members’ Preview on Friday, May 4 at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and General Public Sale on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tyler’s Annual Plant Sale offers many options and hard to find trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and herbs. This year’s sale features butterfly-attracting plants and deer-resistant plants. Admission to the arboretum is free for the Saturday sale.
May 11
National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Tyler in celebrating, special programs include: children’s activity station, tree house scavenger hunt, bird and pond discovery stations. Admission is free with Better Homes and Gardens coupon. Download at www.BHG.com; no pre-registration required.
May 18
Wine and Gourmet Cupcake Pairing, on Friday, May 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Souvenir glass included; adults 21 and older only. Pre-registration required, limited capacity; register by May 14. Call 610-566-9134 x212. Costs $23 for members, $28 for non-members.
May 26
“Sit A Spell, Seats That Tell a Tale,” a new exhibition at Tyler Arboretum that opens May 26. This is an impressive collection of outdoor seating from talented artisans who made their imaginations come alive. Chairs, benches, rockers and hammocks range from traditional to fanciful, fashioned of wood, stone, metal and clay. Various children’s and family events and activities will take place.
June Drums
June 2
“What’s Invading Your Backyard? An Invasive Plant and Pest Workshop,” on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This workshop will help homeowners and landowners identify invasive plants and insects and develop strategies for controlling and removing them from their property. Costs $15. Register by May 18. Held at the Nescopeck State Park Environmental Ctr., 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Contact Vincent Cotrone, Luzerne County, 570-825-1701 or email vjc1@psu.edu or visit http://extension.psu.edu/events.
June Devon
June 16
Delaware Valley Iris Society Late-Season Iris Show on Saturday, June 16, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public and admission is free. Held at Jenkins Arboretum, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon. Call 610-647-8870, email webinfo@jenkinsarboretum.org or visit www.jenkinsarboretum.org.
June Kennett Square
These are events at Longwood Gardens, located at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. General admission prices: Adults $18, Seniors ages 62 and up $15, Students any age with valid student ID $8, children ages 4 and under are free. Military discount of 25 percent off with Department of Defense ID. Visit www.longwoodgardens.org call 610-388-1000 or call 610-388-5454 for classes.
June 2
Wine and Jazz Festival, Saturday June 2, from 12 to 5:30 p.m. Experience a day full of jazz greats, fine wines and local fresh fare amid spectacular gardens. Tickets cost $25 to $40, $21 to $34 for members; buy tickets at www.longwoodgardens.org or by calling 610-388-1000.
June 9 through September 29
Light: Installations by Bruce Munro. Experience Longwood Gardens in a whole new light through the evocative and imaginative art of this lighting artist. This exhibition illuminates the gardens with large-scale, site-specific light installations. Timed tickets required. Visit www.longwoodgardens.org
June Pittsburgh
June 6 through October
Farmers at Phipps, every Wednesday, from June 6 through Oct. 31, on Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ front lawn. Stock up on a variety of local, certified organic and Certified Naturally Grown products, including vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs, honey, seedlings, cut flowers and perennials. Held at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park/Pittsburgh. Call 412-622-6914 or visit http://phipps.conservatory.org.
State-by-State Gardening assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of listed events. It is recommended that you verify the date, time and location of any event you plan to attend.
