Spring Open House at the Rodale Institute farm
Spring Open House at the Rodale Institute farm
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
WHAT: Come on down to the farm for our Spring Open House! We’ve got everything gardeners need to get started for the season, including plants, supplies and advice!
On Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th:
- Warm Season plants like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, herbs and more.
- Our store offers garden tools, supplies, how-to books, and gifts.
- Rodale Institute’s expert organic gardeners will be on hand to answer questions.
Saturday, May 14th only:
- Q&A with the editors of Organic Gardening Magazine. 10:00-11:00. FREE!
- Vertical Gardening with Derek Fell. 12:00-1:30. $45, registration required.
Horticulturist Derek Fell will present an innovative way to garden in small spaces. A signed copy of Derek’s new book ”Vertical Gardening” is included in the workshop fee.
- Eggs from your Backyard: How to keep a few hens happy and healthy 2:00-3:30. $30, registration required.
Local farmer Jean Nick will show you how to get started keeping a few hens for eggs, including choosing or building a portable pen, getting the hens, feeding them, keeping them healthy and safe, and enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Registration for workshops is available online at www.rodaleinstitute.org/events or by calling 610-683-6009.
WHEN: Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
WHERE: Rodale Institute
611 Siegfriedale Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-6009
WHY: Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach. For over sixty-years, we’ve been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing our findings with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest options for people and the planet.
Rodale Institute is located on a 333-acre certified organic farm in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, devoted to research, education and certified organic production. The farm is perhaps best known for its Farming Systems Trial (FST), the longest-running U.S. experiment specifically designed to compare organic and conventional chemical farming practices. FST was established in 1981 and attracts interest from scientists, farmers and lay visitors from around the world.
Visit the Rodale Institute web site to learn more about our education opportunities, events and research.