GardenThoughtfully – Inspiring others to create sustainable gardens for wildlife, pollinators & to increase yield Inspiring others to create sustainable gardens for wildlife, pollinators & to increase yield Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:35:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/favicon_32x32.png GardenThoughtfully – Inspiring others to create sustainable gardens for wildlife, pollinators & to increase yield 32 32 GardenDC Podcast Episode 115: The Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly https://gardenthoughtfully.com/gardendc-podcast-episode-115-the-dreaded-spotted-lanternfly/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:21:36 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=3658 In this episode, we talk with Heather Andrews, The Thoughtful Gardener, about dealing with the spotted lanternfly. The plant profile is on Blackberry Lily and we share what’s going on […]

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In this episode, we talk with Heather Andrews, The Thoughtful Gardener, about dealing with the spotted lanternfly. The plant profile is on Blackberry Lily and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events.

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Why you should create a pollinator oasis in your yard that will minimize pests and maximize yield https://gardenthoughtfully.com/why-you-should-create-a-pollinator-oasis-in-your-yard-that-will-minimize-pests-and-maximize-yield/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:30:00 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2653 To register, contact: wendy.koller@readingpublicmuseum.org

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To register, contact: wendy.koller@readingpublicmuseum.org

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The Great Grow Along: Gardening for Butterflies https://gardenthoughtfully.com/gardening-for-butterflies/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:21:14 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2978 March 13, 2022 1:00 PM EST Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-grow-along-spring-2022-tickets-215999118177

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March 13, 2022
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Fueling the Spring Monarch Migration-How to prepare your yard to host the jewels of the garden https://gardenthoughtfully.com/fueling-the-spring-monarch-migration-how-to-prepare-your-yard-to-host-the-jewels-of-the-garden/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:25:31 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2644 This event will be on March 31, 2022, Thursday at 4PM EST for this free virtual program brought to you by Heather Andrews and learn about maximizing the spring yield […]

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This event will be on March 31, 2022, Thursday at 4PM EST for this free virtual program brought to you by Heather Andrews and learn about maximizing the spring yield of your garden and to provide habitat for wildlife going into the winter months. Your garden can be an oasis for pollinators all year by implementing “shoulder season” plantings and Heather will walk us through the steps to do this in a beautiful way!

Gardens and Tonic is a series of virtual webinars with horticulture professionals. Grab your favorite beverage and join Julie Jenney from the Scott Arboretum and a featured horticulture professional for plant-related topics, adventures, and stories – as well as design-focused talks on private and public gardens. Time will be set aside to answer your questions. Registration is free but required. Participants must have Zoom downloaded on their computer and be comfortable using it. The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.

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Spring Garden Success: How to grow more food by creating a pollinator paradise https://gardenthoughtfully.com/spring-garden-success-how-to-grow-more-food-by-creating-a-pollinator-paradise/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:23:55 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2874 April 19, 2022 10 am Harrisburg Garden Club Colonial Park United Church of Christ 500 Devonshire Road Harrisburg, PA 17109

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April 19, 2022

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Harrisburg Garden Club Colonial Park United Church of Christ 500 Devonshire Road

Harrisburg, PA 17109

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Creating a Pollinator Paradise In Your own Backyard https://gardenthoughtfully.com/creating-a-pollinator-paradise-in-your-own-backyard/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:58:20 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2940 June 21, 2022 9:30 AM EST https://www.arboretumfriends.org/Events

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June 21, 2022
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Secrets of Seed Dispersal: The Ingenious Way That Plants Spread Their Seeds https://gardenthoughtfully.com/secrets-of-seed-dispersal-the-ingenious-way-that-plants-spread-their-seeds/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:42:43 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2934 Feb 13, 2022 2 Pm EST

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Feb 13, 2022

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Creepy crawlies in the garden- How to keep them from bugging you during the growing season https://gardenthoughtfully.com/join-master-gardener-heather-andrews-regarding-creepy-crawlies-in-the-garden-how-to-keep-them-from-bugging-you-during-the-growing-season/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:45:35 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2850 Invasive pests are “bugging” Pennsylvania gardeners, and creating havoc to plants, pets and people! Who are they, and how do you keep them safely out of your garden? Join Master […]

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Invasive pests are “bugging” Pennsylvania gardeners, and creating havoc to plants, pets and people! Who are they, and how do you keep them safely out of your garden?

Join Master Gardener and native plant expert Heather Andrews as she teaches you techniques for identifying and safely eliminating some of the most pesky pests commonly found in Pennsylvania Gardens.

Location: Tuesday, March 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill, PA

 $5 donation benefits the Master Gardeners of Central PA

 

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Creating a pollinator paradise with native perennials https://gardenthoughtfully.com/creating-a-pollinator-paradise-with-native-perennials/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:31:37 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2662 Looking forward to welcoming the migratory birds and butterflies that will be returning to Pennsylvania in early spring? Join Heather Andrews, The Thoughtful Gardener, as she shares practical tips guided […]

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Looking forward to welcoming the migratory birds and butterflies that will be returning to Pennsylvania in early spring? Join Heather Andrews, The Thoughtful Gardener, as she shares practical tips guided by the latest scientific research to help you create a pollinator paradise in your own backyard. This event will be via online Zoom presentation.

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Plant Partners: Plant combinations to increase yield and decrease pest damage https://gardenthoughtfully.com/plant-partners-plant-combinations-to-increase-yield-and-decrease-pest-damage/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:36:09 +0000 https://gardenthoughtfully.com/?p=2231 Excited to have you on board this Hybrid event in-person and on Zoom on November 4, 2021 at 7 PM in Narberth Area Garden Club. Click here

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Excited to have you on board this Hybrid event in-person and on Zoom on November 4, 2021 at 7 PM in Narberth Area Garden Club.

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