ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library hosts a hands-on workshop, “Seed Starting Secrets”, in the ongoing, community organization-sponsored “Community Gardening around the Village” series, on Thursday, January 25 at 6:45 PM. Liz Alakszay will be the instructor. Not finding the plant selections at the local stores inspiring? Ordering plants online and disappointed in the results? Starting plants from seed is the key to getting healthy plants that will thrive in your garden. Late winter and early spring is the time to get started! Discover how to grow your own gorgeous annual flowers, vegetables, perennials and more from seed, care for them and create the garden you have always dreamed about. This session is intended for beginner to intermediate gardeners who want to expand their skills and knowledge about growing plants from seed. Session topics will include: seed starting requirements, obtaining seeds, developing a seed sowing plan, techniques for starting plants from seeds, and storing extra seed. Attendees will have the opportunity to start seeds of early spring plants to take home. Materials fee is $10.00 per person, payable in cash at the door.
Liz Alakszay is an avid outdoor enthusiast, organic gardener, naturalist, business analyst, dog trainer and educator who has been teaching gardening topics for over 40 years. The Penn State Extension Chester County Master Gardener Coordinator for over 6 years before retiring in 2017, and a Longwood Gardens continuing education instructor and course designer on vegetable gardening until 2019, she continues to teach horticulture at Chester County Lifelong Learning. She also conducts workshops throughout the southeast Pennsylvania region on numerous horticultural topics including growing vegetables, pollinator gardens, rain gardens and landscaping with native plants.
This event is open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/seed-starting-secrets or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
610-933-3013 x132
