The Conestoga Herb Guild will hold their Annual Plant & Seed Exchange on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 pm at the Millersville VFW. This event is open to the public. Please join us for this event where in addition to learning about plant propagation, Guild members will supply a variety of plants and saved seeds […]
"Conifer Way Gardens" Bob and Ruth Davis will be providing a tour of their property. Their gardens started as a 16-acre corn field. As a tree and nature enthusiast, Bob started planting trees and conifers in 1977. Today they have woods and an ever-increasing wildlife habitat - leaving brush piles and snag trees providing food […]
"Discover the Many Uses of Wildflowers" We'll walk in the woods and meadows to discover and identify native, invasive, and historically important wildflowers, plants, trees, and herbs. After learning to identify them, we'll learn about how they are used by humans and wildlife today and in the past. Many of the plants we'll find were […]
"For the Love of Sunflowers" in this program we'll find commonalities among a most unusual cast ... the painter Vincent Van Gogh, American explorers Lewis & Clark, and Russian dictator Joseph Stalin... they all had connections to Sunflowers! Anticipating you like sunflowers too, this program was developed for "fun & learning" - including focus on […]
"Creating Pollinator Habitat at Home" Gardens of any size, from pots on a balcony to acres of land, can support and host a wide variety of pollinators and other beneficial insects. Learn what pollinators need to thrive, how your garden can meet their needs, and some practical tips to make the most of your space. […]
Come join us for this celebration of all things herbal! Featuring Educational Speakers, garden & nature inspired crafts, local honey, food, baked goods, plants, medicinal & culinary items, samples, skin & bath care, complimentary tea & coffee, and more.
"Growing Your Own Microgreens" - Club President, Susan Atkins, will present a program on growing microgreens and indoor salad greens. She has been growing microgreens for over a year using easily accessible household equipment. Microgreens are super nutritious and delicious. Use them in smoothies and salads. Presenter Susan Atkins is a lifelong gardener with a […]
Making an Herbal Advent Wreath - A Make and Take by members Susan Smith and Barb Dagen. We will make an Advent table centerpiece. Members will contribute dried or fresh herbs. Please bring enough to share. Also bring scissors or garden clippers to cut herbs to size. The Guild will supply the platter, oasis, and […]
