Sussex County Master Gardeners invite you to their Open House on July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. held at the Sussex County Extension office in Georgetown. Admission is FREE*. The Sussex County Extension office is located at 16483 County Seat Highway, Route 9, west of Georgetown, Delaware. Look for the blue and gold tent in the Sussex County Demonstration Garden immediately behind the office building. Click here for detailed directions to the Sussex County Extension Office.
* We encourage everyone to join us in supporting the Delaware Does More Program, by donating a non-perishable food item!
Bring your children, grandchildren, family and friends! Look at some of our pictures from the 2011 Open House "A Day in the Garden!
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A Day in the Garden Highlights |
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Back by popular demand! Master Gardeners will have a plant sale. Proceeds benefit their educational outreach programs! |
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Accessible Gardening…Tour our gardens to get ideas for quick and easy ways to make gardening enjoyable for all. See tools and gardening aids, raised beds, containers and much more. Receive tips from a visiting physical therapist for staying fit and working in the garden at any age.
 Children’s Garden… Enjoy "Peter Rabbit's Adventures in Farmer McGregor's Vegetable Garden." Meet Farmer McGregor and Peter and hear their story. Go on a scavenger hunt or enjoy our butterflies, frogs and goldfish. What's it like being inside a teepee trellis? Come and find out! Bring your camera for great photo opportunities. Come enjoy all our children’s activities – from learning about insects, to potting your own plant and more!
SHOWTIMES
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
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New to Vegetable Gardening? Learn about Square Foot Gardening, using raised beds and containers for growing vegetables. |
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Save your Harvest! Learn how to easily preserve what you have grown in your garden!
Demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
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Master Gardeners participate in the Plant a Row Program by donating produce to local food banks. Learn how you can help too! |
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Tool Sharpening. Bring yours and learn how to sharpen them properly. |
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Rainbarrels are great ways to catch rainwater for use in the garden...Learn how to make your own! |
Love Gardening? Enjoy watching our train in the garden. Learn how to add interest and greater enjoyment with both hobbies. |
Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. Visit our native plant, herb, shade, bog, annual, perennial, pond, butterfly and children’s gardens. Get ideas for gardening with limited space using raised beds and containers. What varieties grow well in Sussex County? Tour our azalea, hydrangea and annual trial gardens to find out. Plus...container gardening, vertical gardening, square foot gardening, raised beds, native plants, backyard habitat, soil testing, composting, annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs! Have a plant problem? Bring it to our plant clinic for identification and recommendations.
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Phone: Tammy Schirmer 302-856-2585 ext 544
Fax: 302-856-1845
Email: Tracy Wootten or Tammy Schirmer |
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