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Lehigh Valley, Pa – You are invited to attend a Kokedama workshop presented by the Lehigh Valley Master Gardeners on May 6, 2023, from 10 am – Noon at the Northampton County Penn State Extension office, 14 Gracedale Ave, Nazareth PA. Kokedama is a centuries-old Japanese garden form of growing plants in a decorative moss ball, like Bonsai. You will learn its history and how to make your very own Kokedama to take home and watch a demonstration on how to propagate sphagnum moss. This rain or shine event will take place outside under a pavilion. Attendees will learn how to make a Kokedama and bring home a finished Kokedama complete with a plant.
Attendees should bring the following materials:
- 1 – bucket – to mix soil and carry water, a small watering can, if available
- 1- 6-8″ deep bowl (like a big soup bowl)
- 1 – heavy duty scissors, pruning shear, or pocketknife to cut the string
The event fee is $25, and registration can be completed at https://extension.psu.edu/kokedama-workshop or by calling 1-877-345-0691.
Master Gardener volunteers support Penn State Extension’s educational programs in consumer horticulture. They develop their horticultural expertise through participation in educational training classes conducted by Penn State University faculty and Extension staff.
The Penn State Master Gardener volunteer program supports the outreach mission of Penn State Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate the public and our communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship.
Information provided to TVL by:
Kelly M Bond
Administrative Support Assistant
PennState Extension
https://extension.psu.edu/
