Ask a Master Gardener

Stop by for expert advice on all things gardening—no appointment needed! Whether you need help with plant identification, pest control, or just want tips on the latest trends, the Master Gardeners will be here to answer all your questions.

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Art in the Garden: A Watercolor Workshop with a Master Gardener

Enjoy a beginner’s watercolor class with Penn State Master Gardener Marion Barnes. Learn the basics of watercolor painting and the opportunity to do a painting of a Pennsylvania native plant. Weather permitting, this workshop will be held on Hughes Library’s patio, adjacent to our Community Room. Please meet us in the Community Room to start. In case of poor weather,

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Ask a Master Gardener

Stop by for expert advice on all things gardening—no appointment needed! Whether you need help with plant identification, pest control, or just want tips on the latest trends, the Master Gardeners will be here to answer all your questions in our Hughes Branch’s lobby.

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Ask a Master Gardener

Stop by for expert advice on all things gardening—no appointment needed! Whether you need help with plant identification, pest control, or just want tips on the latest trends, the Master Gardeners will be here to answer all your questions at our Hughes Branch lobby.

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Ask a Master Gardener

Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Monroe County at the Hughes Library for their first info booth of the 2026 season! Stop by our Hughes Branch’s lobby for expert advice on all things gardening—no appointment needed! Whether you need help with plant identification, pest control, or just want tips on the latest trends, the Master Gardeners will be

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(FULL – Waitlist Only) Soil Testing Workshop with the Master Gardeners

Get your garden off to a healthy start! Spring is the perfect time to test your soil, ensuring your plants get the nutrients they need for a thriving season. Learn why soil testing matters, how to do it, and how to interpret the results in this workshop with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Monroe County. Free soil testing kits are

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