Electric City Flower Show

09/03/2026

⚠️ Many of you have been reaching out since our last post, asking how to ID the invasive mantis types. The first two photos are the GOOD guys - Carolina Mantis.

The third photo shows how to identify the invasive Chinese and European mantis types. 

08/29/2026

So what has been growing and blooming in your yards and gardens?
Let’s have some fun and share with each other!

08/29/2026

⚠️While I initially thought this mantis was a welcome site in my pollinator garden this morning, I quickly learned that it is a Chinese Mantis. It was accidentally introduced to the Philadelphia area in the late 1800s and is considered an invasive mantis species that hunts and decimates vital native pollinators like bees and monarchs. The large females are famously known to even capture and eat hummingbirds! ⚠️

08/14/2026

🌸GET ANSWERS - FREE session to ask a Master Gardener any question that you have.

Occurs every third Thursday of the month 10-11am. See original post for more details.

Got any gardening questions? Stop by tomorrow to ask a Master Gardener.

08/14/2026

Gardening = living longer 💪🏻🥰

08/04/2026

⏰✂️🍃Time to trim up my indoor Miniature English Ivy fairy topiary. 💡Yes, you can trim Miniature English Ivy without killing or stunting it. Trim the ends if you want to keep the vines short.  However, long vines are great for topiaries, which is why I only need to trim mine everyone 1 to 2 years. 

📸🧚‍♂️🪴Share photos of your fairy gardens or fairy topiaries. We’d love to see them! 💕

Save the date: 6th Annual Electric City Flower Show - June 19, 2027.




*Photo credit: Amy DeReamer

08/03/2026

🔍🌱FREE soil health check* and more!

Original post: Are you a farmer, gardener, or someone who wants to learn more? 🚜👩‍🌾🤔

Join us on August 28 from 10am-1pm for a FREE soil health field day!

There will be a drone demonstration, soil testing, educational walks, and so much more. Attendees who pre-register will also receive a FREE bagged lunch.

Register here to join us for a fun day in the field: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/fSZwRPzmea

If you have any questions, contact Rachael Marques at 570-253-0930 or [email protected]. Schedule TBA.

*Free soil test kit for the first 30 attendees.

Are you a farmer, gardener, or someone who wants to learn more? 🚜👩‍🌾🤔

Join us on August 28 from 10am-1pm for a FREE soil health field day!

There will be a drone demonstration, soil testing, educational walks, and so much more. Attendees who pre-register will also receive a FREE bagged lunch.

Register here to join us for a fun day in the field: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/fSZwRPzmea

If you have any questions, contact Rachael Marques at 570-253-0930 or [email protected]. Schedule TBA.