Roots of Community: Garden Day!

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Celebrate community, cultivation, and care during Roots of Community: Garden Day at Old Economy Village, the mid-point of our America250 programming! Explore the historic gardens and discover how the Harmony Society used gardening not only to sustain their community, but also to foster collaboration, creativity, and connection. Enjoy a full day of engaging programs and demonstrations, including: Rain barrel demonstration with the Pennsylvania Resource Council A Pennsylvania native plant sale hosted by Green Forks Special presentation by Douglass Oster on "The Magic of Heirlooms" followed by a guided tour of the garden grounds with PHMC Historic Horticulturist, Alexis Evans Presentation on soil health basics, including a demonstration of plant & soil testing methods using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology by Alexis Evans Hands-on live demonstrations on flax processing “Fiber Hemp is Regenerative” talk with Joanne Martin, where visitors can learn all about industrial “fiber” hemp for consumers - for clothing, personal care products, and even food! Demonstration on Farmer Shawn’s “Worm Farm” composting Hands-on soap-felting and plant fiber sampling activities for kids Air quality awareness information booth Local honey sale & beekeeping information by Honey So Good Guided tours of Old Economy Village's historic buildings (included with admission) at 10:30a, 12:30p, and 2:00p Historic garden tour at 3pm with Alexis Evans and more! Bring the whole family for a day of exploration, learning, and hands-on discovery. Experience the joy of gardening while learning how caring for the land has strengthened communities across generations.