Olga Tzogas from Smugtown Mushrooms will introduce you to the world of mushrooms and everything you need to grow them in your own back yard. The class will focus on incorporating edible and medicinal mushrooms into your garden and landscape. The workshop includes basic biology and cultivation for the novice mushroom gardener in the talk along with introducing you to the various varieties of mushroom cultivars available. There will be grow kits and plug spawn available for purchase at her talk and afterwards in the store during the spring season. Join us for this amazing new class this spring! Register on our website TODAY!
"Gardening For Birds & Butterflies"
with Barbara Malt of the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society
Herbeins Garden Center
DATE: Tuesday 5/17/2016
TIME:6:00pm-7:00pm
LOCATION:4301 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, Pa
MORE: Free!
Barbara Malt, Vice-President of the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society is happy to discuss with you the habitat needs of birds and butterflies and how you can enhance your backyards to attract more birds and butterflies through your choice of plants and layout and other features such as water.
A portion of the talk is focused on the importance of native plants to supporting birds and butterflies. There will be a table display showcasing those plants that we carry that are native, that you can find at Herbein's Register on our website TODAY!
"Introduction To Beekeeping - Treatment-Free & Organically"
Herbein's Garden Center
DATE:Wednesday 5/25/2016
TIME:6:00pm-8:00pm
LOCATION:Behind Nursery
MORE: $30.00 Fee
This is a child friendly presentation - so don't be afraid to bring the family! Held behind the nursery at our new bee hives, you will get an up-close experience through-out the demonstration. Devon Paderewski of Jim Thorpe, Pa will be explaining the process of beekeeping using chemical free & organic methods. The perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the history of bees and the procedures needed to growing your own hives! Active bee hives are ready to go home with you so you can begin a new exciting hobby. Family fun that's also helping the ecosystem! Hives can be loaded directly into your car or delivered! Register On Our Website!
"Gardening For Birds & Butterflies"