Join Denise Schreiber and the organizers of the annual Swissvale Edible Garden Tour for an informative talk all about gardening, for new and experienced growers! This is a great way to ensure a strong start to the growing season and meet other gardeners in your area.
Denise Schreiber grew up in a gardening family in Swissvale. She was the greenhouse grower and horticulturist for Allegheny County Parks until she retired. She has written for Pennsylvania Gardener (now defunct) as their Ask the Expert, currently writes for several trade magazines, writes web content, and is the co-chair of education and director at large for GardenComm. She has a horticulture degree from CCAC and a B.A. from Carlow University. Denise is also an All America Selections Trial judge and Mrs. Know It All on KDKA radio's The Organic Gardener.
9:00AM-1:00PM: Open Gardens (private gardens all over Swissvale) - Check out how Swissvalians grow food (and more) and meet the gardeners. Pick up at printed guide at the farmers market or view the map online.
1:30PM-3:30PM: Community Picnic at the Swissvale Farmers Market (Dickson Preparatory Steam Academy, 7301 Schoyer Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218) - Food, activities for all ages, and entertainment! This is our summer garden party.
