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Conversations Live: Get Your Garden On! (Spring 2021)

Gardening is more popular than ever. And it’s no surprise. At a time when you’re looking for something enjoyable to do that’s close to home, gardening is a great choice. We’ll talk with Penn State Extension educators Tom Butzler and Tom Ford, on what we can do this spring with our gardens. They’ll give tips on everything from starting a vegetable garden, to pruning trees, and we’ll take your questions.

Guests

Tom ButzlerTom Butzler

Horticulture Educator, Penn State Extension

Tom Butzler works with commercial horticulture operations and the landscaping community in Clinton County. His area of expertise is vegetable production and beekeeping.

Thomas FordThomas Ford

Horticulture Educator, Penn State Extension

Tom Ford works with commercial horticulture operations and growers in Cambria County. His areas of expertise include greenhouse and nursery production and fruit trees.

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