The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Delaware County work to educate the community about gardening, plants, growing food, and our place in the natural plant world. We teach and present at community events and outreach opportunities throughout Delaware County.

Joe Daniels and Chantal Wildman speaking about houseplants

Joe Daniels and Chantal Wildman speaking about houseplants

We have expert speakers available to speak to your group. If your organization would like to learn more about hosting one or our speakers, start the process by completing this registration request. We ask you to submit the registration at least 30 days prior to your event. Each request will be reviewed in the order of date received. Please be sure to provide your contact information so that we can confirm talk details in advance.

Presentations are offered on a variety of topics related to gardening and horticulture and are designed to engage with audiences of all skill levels.

Although our volunteers do not accept payment for their time, donations to our program are gratefully accepted. All donated funds are used to help cover educational program development and expenses.

Speaker's Bureau Presentations

  • Getting Started with Composting
  • Growing Herbs
  • Houseplants
  • Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring
  • Fall Interest Gardening
  • Prepping Your Garden for Winter
  • Winter Interest Gardening
  • Pruning
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Pollinator Friendly Gardens
  • Butterfly Gardening
  • Bugs in the Garden - The Good, The Bad and the Interesting
  • Container Gardening
  • Beverage Gardening with Herbs
  • Seed Starting
  • Winter Sowing
  • Native Plants
  • Pruning
  • Shade Gardening
  • Gardening with Children
  • Ground Covers
  • Deer Resistant Plants
  • Growing Peonies
  • Vertical Vegetable Gardening