Revisit Winter Blogs of Interest

by Carol Kagan, Master Gardener

Here are some links to past blogs that may be of interest, especially the one about de-icers. We are fast approaching a day when we will have to deal with ice - either at home or work.

Also be sure to check out our upcoming workshops and classes. January programs are taking registrations now. Call 263-9226.  E-mail franklinext@psu.edu and be added to our monthly notification of upcoming programs and events.

Check out these previous BLOGS for interesting and useful information. Most have additional links with even more information.

Winter Weather and Deicers
Salt Tolerant Gardens

Overwintering Rosemary

Rosemary-Spending the Winter Inside

 

Poinsettia Season
Poor Poinsettias






Landscaping for Fours Seasons of Interest

Plants for Winter Interest- Many plants in Iris Masters' yard showoff in the winter landscape (Crape myrtle, magnolia, oregon grape, birch trees, nandina, cypress, Japanese Andromeda).


Japanese Andromeda

The following blogs are part of a continuing series highlighting plants with winter interest. These are plants chosen by our Master Gardeners to provide color or interesting shapes during the winter season.

Winter Interest Pt. 1- Partridge Berry
Winter Interest Pt. 2- Snowdrops
Winter Interest Pt. 3-Stinking Hellebore
Winter Interest Pt. 4-Rattlesnake Plant
Winter Interest Pt. 5-Lavender
Winter Interest Pt. 6-Witch Hazel
Winter Interest Pt. 7-Paperbark Maple
Winter Interest Pt. 8-Teaberry
Winter Interest Pt. 9-Harry Lauder Walking Stick
Winter Interest Pt. 10-Coral Embers Willow

Coral Embers Willow in the Winter Landscape

Winter Interest Pt. 11-Corkscrew Willow
Winter Interest Pt. 12-River Birch
Nandina
Ascot Rainbow’ Spurge - A Year-round Delight
Whimsical Winter Wonderland

Make Your Own Fresh Holiday Creations

by Carol Kagan, Master Gardener

 

It is always disheartening to tell a caller that a workshop is full. Don't be that caller!! Don’t let your friends miss out!

Register now for these popular Franklin County Master Gardener workshops. Class size is limited so call Penn State Extension at 717-263-9226 now. Held at the Ag Heritage Building – 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg.

And ask to be added to the e-mailing or mailing list to get announcements of all our workshops and events for 2015.

 

You will learn HOW to make these holiday decorations and can create them year after year for yourself or as gifts.

 

Fresh holiday greens make beautiful wreaths

Fresh Holiday Wreath Workshop

Thursday, December 4, 2014 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Learn how to make your own evergreen wreath, and take home your finished product. Materials provided. Cost is $15 per wreath. Class size is limited. 

An example- workshop centerpiece may vary

Fresh Holiday Centerpiece Workshop

A second session has been added to this popular workshop. Call now.
Saturday, December 6, 2014 – 9:00 – 11:00 AM  or  12:30-2:30 PM

Learn how to make a fresh centerpiece for your holiday table. Centerpiece materials provided. Bring small pruners, scissors, gloves, any small items you want to include and a box to take your creation home. Cost is $25. Class size is limited.