The Lower Allen Recreation and Parks Board are proud to announce the 10th annual Gardeners Gathering Event on April 26, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Lower Allen Community Park, 4075 Lisburn Road in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County. 

The event includes several free workshop sessions focused on hands-on gardening tips and methods for home gardeners as well as a “plant swap” that’s sure to please new and avid gardeners alike.

This year’s workshops include “Perennials, Friends & Foes” with Ann Hofmann of Black Landscape Center, focusing on both attracting and repelling certain wildlife species the natural way; “How to Build Your Own Fairy Garden” with B. Green Garden Designs, during which participants can pay a nominal fee to walk away with a beautiful handmade garden from nature (pre-registration required to make a garden, but all are welcome); and “Keys to Rain Garden Maintenance” with Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners.

Each of the sessions will provide valuable information on interesting ways to enhance your home garden or local community.

Our annual Plant Swap is always a big hit, too. How does it work? Bring your divided perennials (please provide a pot or container) between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and receive a numbered ticket per plant that you bring; at 12:15, we’ll start “raffling off” each plant- you get to take one home for every one you give away!

According to Township Manager, Tom Vernau, “Our Gardeners Gathering has become known in the area as a fun springtime event with local experts giving our area residents excellent information on how we can work together to build a better community.” 

Again, all workshops are free and open to local residents. There will be drawings for plant and product giveaways as well as plenty of friends and neighbors to share ideas with, so don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some springtime fun!

The above programs are sponsored by the Lower Allen Township Recreation and Parks Board, with generous support provided by local garden businesses.

For more information or to pre-register for our special fairy garden workshop, visit the Lower Allen Township website or call 975-7575, ext. 1402.

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