Posted: January 30, 2025

We've got an exciting lineup of speakers and topics for 2025. Join us!

Pipevine Swallowtail by Kevin Kelly

Pipevine Swallowtail by Kevin Kelly

Upcoming:

Brake the Rake: Surprising Ways to Winterize the Garden

Don’t put your garden to bed—let it rest wild and full of life. In this timely webinar, Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly will share practical ways to prepare your landscape for winter while supporting the ecosystem just outside your door. Discover simple, low-effort techniques that protect birds, nurture beneficial insects, and improve soil health. Whether you're new to gardening or a seasoned green thumb, you'll gain a fresh perspective on winter as a season of purpose—not pause. This presentation is part of the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Dauphin County’s 2025 Home Gardening Series.

Saturday, September 13; 9:30 - 11:00am. Register for the in-person or virtual experience here.

Hellebores: Winter's Jewel in the Garden 

Discover the beauty and resilience of hellebores, the elegant perennials that bring color to the garden when little else is in bloom. Join Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly as he explores the fascinating genus Helleborus-from species and hybrids to the best varieties for home gardeners. Learn how to grow these shade-loving evergreen gems with tips on soil preparation, care, and plant selection. Whether a seasoned gardener or novice, you will gain knowledge to grow and enjoy these long-lived winter bloomers. Uncover why hellebores are truly winter’s jewels in the garden!

Saturday, October 25; 9:30 - 11:00am. Registration will open soon.

Registration is required to receive the access link for the recording and accompanying handout(s).

Past:

Saturday, February 22 (9:00am - 12pm) - Spring Symposium: Celebrating Natives in the Garden

Wednesday, March 12 (6:00 - 7:30pm) - Veggie Series: Get the Most out of Your Garden

Wednesday, March 26 (6:00 - 7:30pm) - Veggie Series: Herb Gardening

Saturday, January 18 (9:30 - 11am) - Home Gardening Series: Growing Native Ferns

Saturday, February 8 (9:30 - 11am) - Home Gardening Series: Building Healthy Soil

Saturday, March 29 (9:30 - 11am) - Home Gardening Series: Why Care about Carex (Sedges)