Program on Hydrangea Ps and Qs

 The Franklin Garden Club, in partnership with the Franklin Public Library, will offer a talk on Hydrangea Ps and Qs on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:00pm at the Franklin Library located at 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA. The program is open to the public at no charge.

Hydrangea Ps and Qs Covers Planting, pH, Pruning, Problems and audience questions. The program will be presented by Lifetime Master Gardener Kathie Skinner and will address common issues related to growing beautiful hydrangeas, including when and how to plant; how to raise or lower the soil PH to control bloom color; when and how to prune hydrangea that bloom on old wood and new wood; and common fungal problems and pests. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Skinner is the past Education Coordinator and past Master Gardener Training Coordinator for the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association. She is a retired K-12 educator and administrator who currently does education and policy research and writing for various state and national education organizations.