Yard and Garden Area

Where: West 11th Street

Master Gardener Talks and Demonstration Area

Everyday in the Yard and Garden Area, A Master Gardener will be available to answer your questions. Take a tour around the demonstration garden with the Centre County Master Gardener as your host. Activities for youth and the butterfly house will be located here. Listen to presentations on various topics: See the Schedule of Events

Short Talk Topics include:

Tuesday, Aug. 9
10:00 a.m. -  Flower Arranging
noon - Saving Seeds
1:00 p.m. - Natural History of Chocolate
2:00  - Propagation Demonstration
3:00 - Container Gardening

Wednesday, Aug. 10
10:00 a.m. -  Tomato Grafting Demonstration
11:00 - For the Love of Garlic
1:00 - Winter Sowing
2:00 - Let's Start with Soil!
3:00 - Tomato Grafting Demonstration
4:00 - Flower Arranging

Thursday, Aug. 11
10:00 a.m. - Flower Arranging
11:00 a.m. - How to Construct a Raised Bed
1:00 p.m. - Let's Start with Soil!

Potato Growers moved to the Vegetable Tent Area

The potato plot features multiple potato varieties growing in the soil and freshly dug tubers. Whether you are a potato farmer or a backyard gardener, here's a chance to see some of the potato varieties grown in Pennsylvania plus some new varieties as well. Freshly harvested potato samples will be on display. Bring your potato growing questions to the Vegetable Tent.

Honey Bee Demonstration

The Honey Bee Demonstration Area, features an observation beehive, equipment, and tools of the trade. Experts from the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association and Penn State Extension are on hand to provide guidance and answer questions. For our more curious and adventurous visitors who'd like to gain a deeper understanding of beekeeping.