Nature and Outdoor Living Spring 2026
301 Seed to Supper – Low-budget Gardening from A to Z
Instructors: Lori Voll-Wallace & Master Gardener Volunteers
Seed to Supper is an in-depth, beginning gardening program that gives novice,
intermediate, and expert adult gardeners the tools needed to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. Everyone needs help with budgets these days! This program has received rave reviews locally as well as across the state! It will cover planning our garden, soil, composting, watering, growing in containers, maintenance, pests, hands- on activities, and much more. A course book, seeds, plants, various gardening supplies and more will be made available.
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Susquehanna County & Trehab Food Pantry in Montrose will facilitate the program in the spring of 2026. A food bank garden tour
will be offered, as well as an additional class on seed starting at Lor’s Heimat Farm.
Exact dates will be determined in class for those interested in these extras. This year the 8
classes will be held at St. Mark’s hall/Good News Lunch building across the street from the
Episcopal church on Main Street, New Milford. A morning and an evening class will be
offered on Tuesdays, starting on Feb 24 th and ending on April 14 th .
Mention on the registration which time serves you best. Be prepared to fill out an online
survey which best describes your needs and experience level. This helps us customize the
programing to your specific needs. Paper or printable copies are available. Attend all 8
classes and receive a certificate. For more details contact Lori Voll-Wallace at
lkw17@psu.edu
8 consecutive classes beginning on Tuesday Feb. 24 th at 10:00 am or 6:00 pm.
Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1148 Main St, New Milford, PA 18834 at the Good
News Lunch building.
Fee: Free Material Fee: $35.00
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302 Pruning Basics Instructor Jim Kessler, Master Gardener, Retired Forester
When should I prune? How should I prune? Where should I prune? Why and why not prune? These and other pruning questions will be demonstrated on common trees, fruit trees, and shrubs. After you understand the basics of pruning you will be able to take your knowledge to most trees and shrubs for better growth, durability, and health. Directions will be emailed shortly before class. This class will be held rain or shine so dress appropriately! The class limit is 20 students. Register early!
One Saturday, March 14 th at 10:00 am
Location: TBD. Directions will be emailed or mailed to you.
Fee: $5.00
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303 Apple Tree Grafting in Your Backyard. Instructor Jim Kessler, Forester, Master Gardener
Learn how to use existing apple trees which have survived deer and other local
hazards. Find trees in fence rows, creek bank or road bank, and turn them into your
favorite apple variety. Bring several of your favorite scions, (pruned suckers) to exchange.
One Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Kessler Tree Farm, 742 SR 1018, Hallstead PA 18822
Fee: $5.00
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304 Seed Starting Techniques Instructor: Master Gardener, Lori Voll-Wallace
Come to Lor’s Heimat Farm this spring and learn various methods of starting your
seeds at home. This hands-on class will include making your own compostable pots,
seed tapes, soil blocks, recycling various containers and pots. Learn about timing your
plantings, seedling care, transplanting, successive planting, hardening off, and much
more. There will be a morning and evening class. The length of the class is expected to be at least 2 hours, possibly longer due to questions. Everyone will take home several planted seeds of their choice. The material fee of $8.00 will cover seeds, potting soil, and other materials. The class size is limited to 6 people due to greenhouse space.
One Monday, April 6th at 10:00 am or 6:00 pm. Please indicate the time you are choosing.
Location: Lor’s Heimat Farm, directions will be emailed once registered.
Fee: $5.00 plus Material fee $8.00
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305 Amphibian Walk and Talk at Woodbourne Preserve Instructor Kristi Sullivan,
Conservation Specialist, Edward L. Rose Land Conservancy
Many different types of amphibians can be found in Susquehanna County woods and waterways. Some, like our frogs, may be obvious. Others, like many of our salamanders, are more secretive. Each one, however, can tell us a lot about the habitat types and environmental conditions where they reside. Join us at Woodbourne Preserve for a brief talk about amphibians and then a short trail/stream walk where we will find some of these animals and explore the unique relationship each type has with land and/or water. The class limit is 20 students.
One Sunday, May 17, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Meet at Woodbourne Preserve Parking Lot
Fee: $5.00
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