From the Boys & Girls Clubs Harford County: Aberdeen Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Lab The location of the Aberdeen Boys and Girls Club site is considered a food desert, with access to just a corner store and a few fast food restaurants options that offer high-calorie nutrient poor choices and lack affordable healthy options. […]
Magnolia Elementary Students to Join First Lady Michelle Obama for Annual Fall Harvest of White House Kitchen Garden
From Harford County Public Schools: On Wednesday, October 30, at 2:40 p.m., First Lady Michelle Obama will join Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita, the Produce Marketing Association and the Partnership for a Healthier America for an announcement about marketing healthier foods to children. Following the announcement, Mrs. Obama, Elmo and Rosita will join school children […]
Harford Agencies Partner to Host Rain Garden Workshop; Informative Event at Abingdon Library on Sept. 21
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Public Works will partner with several agencies to host a Rain Garden Workshop. The event will be held at Abingdon Library on Saturday, September 21 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The Department of Public Works teamed up with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Anita C. Leight […]
6th Annual Secret Garden Tour of Havre de Grace Returns on May 19
From the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Tour: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm North Park Loop Trail Guided Walk: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Garden Mart and Container Garden Competition 10:00 am – 6:00 pm The Gardens de Grace Club, of Havre de Grace, holds their annual Secret Garden Tour the […]
Rain Gardens to be Constructed at Forest Hill and Hickory Elementary Schools
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Public Works, in cooperation with Harford County Public Schools, has planned the construction of rain gardens at Forest Hill and Hickory Elementary Schools. Construction at Forest Hill Elementary School began the week of April 25th and is expected to take three to four weeks to complete. […]
Secret Garden Tour and Oyster Wars Lecture this May at Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
From the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum: Please join us for these great May events at the Maritime Museum! Saturday, May 14th ~ 10 am – 6 pm SECRET GARDEN TOUR AND SHOW ~ In Memory of Brenda Guldenzopf: Get a head start on the day by taking part in the hour-long Guided Walking Tour […]
Grow It, Eat It: Harford County Master Gardeners List of Spring Classes
From the Harford County Master Gardeners: Seed Starting Class – Tuesday, February 8th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Harford County Extension Office Experience the joy of starting your favorite vegetable plants from seed using an indoor lighting system in your own home. Gain the essential knowledge needed to properly harden off seedlings for transferring them into […]
Abingdon Library Rain Garden Workshop Scheduled
From Harford County government: Harford County Department of Public Works in partnership with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the University of Maryland –Master Gardener’s and the Harford County Library will hold a Rain Garden Workshop at Abingdon Library, Saturday, September 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.hcplonline.info […]