Penn State

Penn States Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are offering the following classes in Lehigh and Northampton counties.

Rain Barrel Workshop

Save water by installing a rain barrel. On April 22, join Master Gardeners and Master Watershed Stewards for a Rain Barrel Workshop at the Whitehall Township Building Public Works Garage, 3219 MacArthur Blvd, Whitehall.

The workshop will guide participants through the process of constructing a fully functioning rain barrel.

Hot Pots

Learn how to add more color inside and out with container gardens.

This workshop will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 27 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman St., South Whitehall.

Garden speaker Kirk Brown will review all the elements and principles of design to create convenient and contemporary containers in five easy steps.

From siting and selection to soil improvements and water tips, this program will suggest lifestyle additions for maximum garden impact.

Bug Bingo Plant a Flower Children’s Workshop

Join our Master Gardeners for a free children’s workshop 10-11 a.m. May 13 at the Burnside Plantation, Bethlehem.

They’ll have Bug Bingo for the kids to learn interesting facts about bugs and just in time for Mother’s Day, participants will decorate a container, plant a flower and personalize a note card. This workshop is geared for children ages 6 to 12.

For more information or to register, go to extension.psu.edu or call 610-391-9840.

Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.

Anyone with any type of accommodation needs or who has questions about the physical access provided, call the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840.