2010 Calendar of Events

MARCH
Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbs For The Skin” ~ Saturday, March 6th, 4pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. Learn how herbal remedies are used to soothe eczema and dry or chapped skin, how to use all-natural, food-based methods to eliminate many skin problems, and herbs used to eliminate acne. Pre-registration required. Fee: $8.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Seed Starting ~ Wednesday, March 10th, 12:30-1:30pm. We’ll discuss the basics of seed starting and how to care for the plants as they grow. Each child will start seeds for his or her garden at home. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Children’s Class: Easter Bunny Cans ~ Saturday, March 13th, 9-10am. Each child will make an adorable Easter bunny from a metal can. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Herbal Workshop: “Oils, Ointments and Salves” - Friday, March 19th 6pm. Learn how to make our own massage oils, herbal ointments and skin salves. Master Herbalist, Jennifer Guise will lead this informative workshop. She will also discuss the benefits/uses of various oils, helpful herbs to include in your ointments and salves, and a special garlic application that is wonderful during flu season. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $20.00

Spring Open House ~ Saturday, March 20th & 27th Join us for our annual open house event. We’ll have special displays, new gardening items, kids events and a sneak peek at new plant
varieties for the upcoming season.

Fairy Garden Demonstration ~ Saturday, March 20th, 1-2:30pm. Marty Harry will lead this fun,
magical demonstration on how to make a fairy garden. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Make Your Own Terrarium ~ Wednesday, March 24th, 1-2pm. Each child will make a beautiful, gallon sized terrarium using plants, figurines, decorative stones, sand and more. Ages 8-15. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at
hahaofpa.org. Fee: $15.00

Let’s Get Ready For Spring! ~ Saturday, March 27th, 10-11:30am. Get great tips for keeping your garden healthy and beautiful. Michael Larkin will discuss maintenance and pruning including what to look for and how to make the best pruning cuts to enhance your trees and shrubs. Bring your questions! Pre-registration required. Fee: $5.00

Pressed Floral Pictures with Kathy Martin ~ Saturday, March 27th 10am-2pm. Stop by with your children and make a beautiful framed picture using pressed flowers. Free.

APRIL
Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbal First Aid” ~ Friday, April 2nd, 6pm. Instructed by Master
Herbalist Jen Guise. Learn how to use herbs for a wide variety of first aid applications as well as how to enjoy simple, everyday household uses of herbs for the health of the entire family. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Children’s Class: Make Your Own Seed Box ~ Saturday, April 10th, 9-10am. Each child will decorate a box for storing seeds. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00
Children’s Homeschool Class: Mother’s Day Project ~ Wednesday, April 14th, 12:30-1:30pm.
Each child will make a special gift for their mother or grandmother. Ages 5-12+.
Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Planting A Culinary Herbal Strawberry Jar ~ Saturday, April 17th, 10am. Bring your own jar or
purchase one from us - soil is free. Herbs must be purchased at Ashcombe. 10am.
Pre-registration required.

All Day Garden Seminars & Luncheon ~ Saturday, April 17th, 9am-2pm. We’ll start out the day at 9am with landscape design expert, Michael Larkin. He will share his knowledge with helpful
information on ways to spruce up your landscape. Learn easy design and maintenance tips that will give your yard what it needs to stand out. Bring your questions for discussion. At 10:30, our Nursery Managers will share information on new 2010 introductions. Lunch will consist of assorted salad sandwiches, macaroni salad, chips, a bakery tray and drinks. In the afternoon our Perennial department will discuss proper planting and maintenance of perennials as well as introduce some new, exciting varieties for this spring.
Pre-registration and payment is required. Fee: $25.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Starting Your Own Seeds ~ Wednesday, April 28th, 1-2pm. We’ll discuss the basics of seed starting and how to care for the plants as they grow. Each child will start seeds for his or her garden at home. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Plant Your Own Mixed Container ~ Wednesday, April 28th. Bring your own container from home or purchase one from us, then let us help you design and plant a beautiful flowering container. Soil is free. Plants must be purchased at Ashcombe. 6pm. Pre-registration is required.
Plant Your Own Mixed Container ~ Thursday, April 29th. Bring your own container from home or purchase one from us, then let us help you design and plant a beautiful flowering container. Soil is free. Plants must be purchased at Ashcombe. 6pm. Pre-registration is required.

MAY
Mother/Daughter Pressed Flower Program ~ Tuesday, May 4th, 6pm. Just in time for Mother’s Day, this fun-filled class is a great way to spend some quality time together. Each mother/daughter team will make a pressed flower picture and two notecards. Instructor: Kathy Witmer. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00/team

Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbal Household: Non-Toxic Aternatives to Chemicals” ~ Friday, May 7th, 6pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. People with allergies or chemical sensitivies will not want to miss this seminar! Learn how to make your own simple cleaning solutions, air fresheners and sanitizers, bath products, diaper cream, bath salts, and more! Discover the benefits of chemical free living and get some easy tips to reduce the impact of chemicals on your family. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Children’s Class: Make A Mother’s Day Gift ~ Saturday, May 8th, 9-10am. Each child will make a special gift for their mother or grandmother. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00
Learn How To Press Your Own Flowers ~ Tuesday, May 11th, 6pm. Kathy Witmer will instruct the class on how to press flowers. Each participant will press their own pansy flowers and make a note card. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $20.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Stamp Making With Corks ~ Wednesday, May 12th, 12:30-1:30pm. We will carve out garden images (plants, bugs, etc.) from corks and make stamps to use over and over again. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Hypertufa Mushroom Garden Ornaments ~ Monday, May 17th & Thursday, May 20th, 6-7:30pm. In this 2 part class, each participant will create 2 garden ornaments that look like mushrooms using hypertufa (a mixture of sand, perlite, peat moss and cement). Please bring a pair of sturdy
rubber gloves and dress to get dirty! Class size is limited. Pre-registration and payment
required. Fee: $30.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: All About Peanuts! ~ Wednesday, May 26th, 1-2pm. In this class we’ll learn almost everything there is to know about peanuts! Each child will plant a peanut to take home, we’ll have peanut butter ice cream, talk about growing and harvesting your peanut plant, have a peanut scramble, play peanut games and more! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

JUNE
Creating A Patio Container Garden ~ June 2nd, 6-7:30pm. Learn how to use small trees or shrubs with perennials and annuals in combinations that will brighten your garden year round; or bring seasonal interest to a deck or patio. Join Harrisburg Landscape Designer, Michael
Larkin for this informative class. Topics include choosing containers and plants, selecting the
right soil mix, feeding and maintaining your container gardens from year to year. You will
also see a demonstration on how to create a beautiful container for a porch, deck or patio.
Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $10.00

Herbs For Your Health Series: “Culinary Herbs For Healthy Living” ~ Friday, June 4th, 6pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. Learn how to make “Dr. Furman’s Anti-Cancer Soup” and a healthy flower salad! Topics will include the benefits of green drinks, and the history of medical uses for culinary herbs that you already have in your own kitchen. Plus, we’ll have some great recipes and ideas on how to incorporate health promoting foods in the recipes you already use. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Egg Carton Bugs! ~ Wednesday, June 9th, 12:30-1:30pm. We will create adorable bugs from egg cartons. Ages 5-5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

Children’s Class: Garden Toad House ~ Saturday, June 12th, 9-10am. In this class we will make homes for friendly garden toads. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Hypertufa Workshop ~ Saturday, June 12th, 10-12noon. Join Michael Larkin local horticulturist and trough and conifer expert, for this fun hands-on workshop for making hypertufa troughs. Each participant will make one of these fascinating, stone-like planters that are perfect for creating a miniature landscape of alpine plants, rocks and dwarf conifers. Pre-registration and
payment required. Fee: $25.00

Ladies Garden Party ~ Thursday, June 17th, 6-8pm. Get away for an evening of relaxation and fun! Sample bath and body products, taste some great gourmet foods, check out new arrivals of jewelry and accessories as well as new arrivals in our home decor area.

Herbal Workshop: “Teas, Decoctions, Tinctures and Poultices” - Friday, June 18th 6pm. Learn how the early pioneers used simple poultices for serious issues. Master Herbalist, Jennifer Guise will lead this informative workshop. Learn how to properly prepare a tea (for example: some herbs are best cool steeped), how to make a decoction, and how to make your own affordable tincture. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $30.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Making Bath Salts & Bath Bombs ~ Wednesday, June 23rd, 1-2pm. In this class we will make bath salts and bath bombs to enjoy at home. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $10.00

Concrete Leaf Class ~ Wednesday, June 30th, 6-7:30pm. Leaf casting is great fun and easy to do. In this class you will learn the tricks to create a cement mold of a plant leaf. The leaf’s natural depressions and veins are captured in cement mix. They can be painted and used as art for on the wall, as stepping stones or bird baths. In this class we will make 2 leaves and discuss the various ways they can be painted later at home. Please bring a pair of sturdy rubber gloves. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $15.00

JULY
Herbs For Your Health Series: “The Three Day Juice Cleanse” ~ Friday, July 2, 6pm. Instructed byMaster Herbalist Jen Guise. We’ll discuss various cleanses and their purposes, then learn step by step how to do a successful three day juice cleanse. Increase your health and vitality with this simple, easy-to-do cleanse! Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Decorative Seed Jars ~ Wednesday, July 7th, 12:30-1:30pm.
We will make beautiful jars layered with different types and colors of seeds and sand. Ages
5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

Yard Sale ~ Saturday, July 10th. Beginning at 7am. Make plans to join us for this annual event.

Children’s Class: Egg Carton Bugs! ~ Saturday, July 10th, 9-10am. We will create adorable bugs from egg cartons. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Concrete Leaf Bird Bath ~ July 12th & 14th, 6-7:30pm. Participants will create a cement bird bath and base from rhubarb leaves (on July 12th), then return after the bird bath is cured (on the 14th), to finish their projects. Wear old clothes so you can enjoy “playing in mud”. Please bring a pair of sturdy rubber gloves. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $35.00

Herbs ~ Out Of The Garden And Into The Kitchen ~ Tuesday, July 27th, 11am. Marty Harry will lead this delicious class! Learn how to harvest, dry and use your herbal harvest and sample some great herbal recipes Fee: $15.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Papermaking Workshop ~ Wednesday, July 28th, 1-2pm. Each child will make a note card out of recycled paper. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

AUGUST
Herbs For Your Health Series: “Memory and Concentration Enhancing Herbs” ~ Friday, August 6th, 6pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. We all need a mental boost now and then! Learn about wonderful herbs to improve your thinking power. Topics covered will include herbal aids for ADHD, concentration, memory, focus, etc. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

The Beauty Of Butterflies ~ Saturday, August 7th. Make plans to join us for this wonderful day that’s all about butterflies! We’ll have children’s activities, a butterfly house, fun displays and a
long-awaited butterfly release at noon. Call ahead to purchase your own butterfly to release. Deadline is July 15th. Ask for Kerri.

Children’s Homeschool Class: Using Herbs In Recipes ~ Wednesday, August 11th, 12:30-1:30pm. We will make recipes using different herbs and have LOTS of taste testing! Ages 5-12+.
Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Dog Days ~ Saturday, August 21st, 8am-12noon. Bring your pooch for this morning of fun!
We’ll have various organizations on hand offering dog adoption opportunities, vendors selling dog products, a flyball demonstration, a dog wash, dog pagent and more!

Children’s Homeshcool Class: Cement Leaf Casting ~ Wednesday, August 25th, 1-2pm. Each child will make a cement leaf to hang in the house or use in the garden . Ages 5-15. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Children’s Class: Cement Leaf Casting ~ Saturday, August 28th, 9-10am. Special guest, Mike Larkin will lead this workshop on making a cement leaf for your home or garden. Ages 5-12+.
Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

SEPTEMBER
Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbs For Children And Teens” ~ Friday, September 3rd, 6pm.
Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. Learn what herbs can do for your baby, child or teenager. We’ll discuss how herbs can be beneficial for topics such as diaper rash, teething, calcium needs, ADHD, defiance and other behavior issues, acne, hormones and much more. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Glowing Flowers Votive Cup ~ Wednesday, September 8th, 12:30-1:30pm. In this class, each child will make a beautiful votive cup using flowers and tissue paper. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org
Fee: $5.00

Hypertufa Workshop ~ September 11, 10-12 noon. Join Michael Larkin, local horticulturist and trough and conifer expert, for this fun, hands-on workshop for making hypertufa troughs. Each
participant will make one of these fascinating, stone-like planters that are perfect for creating
a miniature landscape of alpine plants, rocks and dwarf conifers. Pre-registration and
payment required. Fee: $25.00

Basic Orchid Care ~ Wednesday, September 15th, 6pm. Join our orchid expert, Kerri Laudig, for an informative program on orchids. Be sure to bring your questions! Each participant will receive a starter orchid. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $15.00

Herbal Brunch ~ Thursday, September 16th, 10am. Join us for this tasty brunch featuring assorted herbs. Learn how to use herbs in cooking and take home hand outs on your favorite herbal varieties and your choice of an herb plant. Fee: $15.00

Adult Terrarium Workshop ~ Thursday, September 16th, 6pm. Learn how to make your own
terrarium from start to finish. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00
Herbal Workshop: “Make Your Own Herbal Preparations For Children” - Friday, September 17th 6pm.

Master Herbalist, Jennifer Guise will lead this informative workshop. Using herbs for our children can be very expensive, so making your own can prove to be a huge savings. Learn how to make your own herbal preparations that taste good and contain no alcohol. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $30.00

Children’s Class: Using Herbs In Recipes ~ Saturday, September 18th, 9-10am. We will make recipes using different herbs and have LOTS of taste testing! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Saving Seeds & Packaging Them For Gifts ~ Wednesday, September 29th, 1-2m. In this class, we will collect seeds to save for next year and learn some creative ways to package them. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

OCTOBER

Fall Harvest Days ~ October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 and the 11th through 30th (excluding Sundays and weather permitting). Bring the whole family! Children of all ages will delight in the fall season at Ashcombe. Take a wagon ride, pick-your-own pumpkin, have fun in our newly
enlarged play area and enjoy some delicious harvest foods.

Herbs For Your Health Series: “Immune Boosting Herbs” ~ Friday, October 1st, 6pm.
Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. This time of year is a great time to think about
boosting your immunity. Find out how herbs can help increase your body’s resistance to
disease and what foods to include in your diet for maximum function of your immune system.
Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Fire Safety & Awareness Day ~ Saturday, October 2nd. Local fire companies and rescue srvices will be here to educate children and families on life saving techniques and equipment. Fire and ambulance apparatus will be on display.

Let’s Get Ready For Fall! ~ Saturday, October 2nd, 10-11:30am. Get great tips for keeping your garden healthy and beautiful. Michael Larkin will discuss maintenance and pruning including what to look for and how to make the best pruning cuts to enhance your trees and shrubs. Bring your questions! Pre-registration required. Fee: $7.00

Children’s Class: Fall Centerpiece In A Pumpkin ~ Saturday, October 9th, 9-10am. We’ll use small pumpkins, candles and fall foliage to make beautiful centerpieces you’ll be proud to display! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop ~ Wednesday, October 13th, 12:30-1:30pm. We’ll use small pumpkins, candles and fall foliage to make beautiful centerpieces you’ll be proud to display! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Creative Fun With Pumpkins & Gourds ~ Wednesday, October 27th, 1-2pm. We will make critters & creatures with small gourds, pumpkins and embellishments. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $8.00

NOVEMBER
Basic House Plants 101, 6pm ~ Wednesday, November 3rd. Join our house plant expert, Kerri Laudig for this fun and informative program on everything you ever wanted to know about house plants, including care, transplanting, growth habits and propagation. Each participant will take home a plant. Pre-registration and payment are required. Fee: $10.00

Soup & Bread Luncheon ~ Thursday, November 4th, 11am. This tasty luncheon will comfort and warm you from the inside out! Enjoy a lunch featuring several different kinds of soups and breads -- all made right here in our kitchen. Lunch will also include dessert and drinks.
Recipes will be available -- great ideas for holiday entertaining! Pre-registration and
payment required. Fee: $10.00

Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbal Energy Boosts” ~ Friday, November 5th, 6pm.
Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. Learn about herbs and foods to maximize your
energy level. Topics will include herbs that help with alertness, energy, promote healthy sleep, and even herbs that have historically been used to help with depression and anxiety.
Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Topiary Workshop ~ Tuesday, November 9th, 5:30pm. In this class, each participant will make a
beautiful single stem and ball topiary using flowers, twigs and pods. The stem will be made
from cinnamon sticks or a crooked branch (participant’s choice). The base will be sprayed
terra-cotta. 5:30pm. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $35.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Papermaking ~ Wednesday, November 10th, 12:30-1:30pm.
Each child will make their own note cards out of recycled paper. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Holiday Open House ~ Saturday, November 13th. Join us for creative holiday decorating ideas,
recipes, crafts and so much more!

Children’s Class: Peanut Butter Logs & Make Your Own Suet ~ Saturday, November 13th, 9-10am. We will make peanut butter logs for the birds; then special guest, Greg Spahr will lead the children on a suet making workshop. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Make Your Own Holiday Ornament ~ Wednesday, November 17th, 1-2pm. We will make a beatiful ornament to hang! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Bow Making Workshop - Thursday, November 18th, 11am. Learn how to make fabulous bows!
Each participant will take home several hand made bows. Refreshments will be served.
Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

DECEMBER

Pine Wreath Workshop & Luncheon ~ Thursday, December 2nd, 11am. Enjoy a delicious lunch of assorted salad sandwiches, chips, macaroni salad, a bakery tray and drinks; then make a
beautiful fresh wreath from assorted greens, pine cones, flowers holiday embellishments and a bow. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $35.00

Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbs For The Heart” ~ Friday, December 3rd, 6pm.
Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. Heart disease has been ranked the #1 killer in the United States. Learn what herbs are used to strengthen and nourish the heart, as well as
influence blood pressure, etc. Learn what natural methods have been used for hundreds of years to reduce damage to the cardiovascular system. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Pine Wreath Workshop ~ Tuesday, December 7th, 6pm. Each participant will make a beautiful fresh wreath from assorted greens, pine cones, flowers, holiday embellishments and a bow.
Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Pine & Candy Wreath Workshop ~ Wednesday, December 8th, 12:30-1:30pm. Each child will make a pine wreath from scratch and decorate it with candy, pine cones and more. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at
hahaofpa.org Fee: $8.00

Pine Swag Workshop ~ Thursday, December 9th, 1pm. Hand-craft a beautiful mixed green swag for your window or porch. We’ll use assorted fresh greens, cones, pods, flowers and finish it off with a bow. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $20.00

Children’s Class: Make Your Own Snow Globe ~ Saturday, December 11th, 9-10am. Each child will make a snow globe. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Victorian Kissing Ball Workshop & Luncheon ~ Tuesday, December 14th, 12:30pm. We’ll start with a delicious lunch of assorted salad sandwiches, chips, macaroni salad, a bakery tray and drinks. Each participant will then make a beautiful kissing ball to hang for the holidays. We’ll use sprigs of mistletoe, pine, rosemary and lavender and more. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $30.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Glass Ornament Workshop ~ Wednesday, December 15th, 1-2pm. Each child will decorate a glass ball ornament with paints and flowers. Ages 5-12+.
Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Boxwood Wreath Workshop ~ Thursday, December 16th, 6pm. Make a beautiful, full boxwood
wreath for the upcoming holidays. We’ll finish it off with a bow. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

Herbal Workshop: “Herbal Facelift” - Friday, December 17th 6pm. Come learn how to gift yourself an herbal facelift! Master Herbalist, Jennifer Guise will help you to choose herbs to suit your needs according to your skin type, mood, stress level and more. This informative seminar will include information about topical applications of herbs and facials ranging from a simple “pick-me-up: herbal spritz to a “day-at-the-spa” complete pampering. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $35.00