Fall is for Learning

Fall is for Planting, yes. But fall is for learning about gardening and nature in central PA.  I have to gush over the quality of the programs offered.  I seriously want to clone myself to get to multiple events. Interesting educational sessions are offered nearly every weekend over the next 6 weeks.

I will continue to update this list as I hear about more events.  So check back for even more or let me know if you hear of Pennsylvania gardening and growing events. Thanks!

Fall gardening events:

Sept 11

• Doyle Farm Nursery host their Very LAST Open House – Friday Sept 11 and Saturday, Sept 12 from 9:00-4:00. Sale on native plants grown by Jacqueline Doyle.

Sept. 12

• Jacqueline Doyle will be giving a talk  at 10am,  Using Mother Nature as a Guide,  at Doyle Farm Nursery during Doyle Farm Nursery open house and sale.

Sept. 13

• Meadowood Nursery host Appalachian Audubon Society’s Annual Fall is for Planting Native Plant sale.

Sept. 19

• MAEscapes Fall Open House and Native Plant Sale.  9am until all the plants are sold.  Classes on tree selection, container gardening with natives and more.  8:30am to 11am.

• The Gardener of the Owl Valley is hosting a Pawpaw Tasting. Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Learn about our native American fruit – the  pawpaw.  Enjoy pawpaw samples and foods prepared using pawpaw including pawpaw salsa, pawpaw bread and pawpaw ice cream.  All while enjoying the Gardener of the Owl Valley’s native gardens.  The event costs $5 and is sponsored by Susquehanna Heartland Convivium.  Part of Slow Food USA.

• Penn State Cooperative extension Fall Garden Day.  Session on Garlic Growing starts at 8:45am. Other good classes include Green Garden roofs. Held at extension office in Carlisle.  Registration form available online.  Scroll down to the upcoming events section for pdf.

• Meadowood Nursery hosts Manada Conservancy’s Annual Fall Native Plant sale 9am to 2pm.

Sept. 20

• The Gardener of the Owl Valley Pawpaw tasting continues 1-5pm see Sept. 19. 

Oct. 4

• Kings Gap Environmental Education Center near Carlisle hosts Garden Harvest Day 1 to 5pm. Activities will feature the fall garden and include apple cider pressing, garden tours, plant displays, and beekeeper Tom Jones.

Oct. 17

• Penn State Cooperative extension Compostiability day.  Sessions will include composting bin construction and worm composting.  Held at the Carlisle extension office from 9:45 to 2:15.  This is a free event.

A couple images from my garden for fun;

I was told recently that corn wasn't ornamental.... I beg to differ!

My back porch in morning sun.

Finally, a recent image of Dixie Chicken.