Demo Garden Discovery Tour: Gardening Since the Revolution
July 18, 2026
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Event Details:
Step into the rich history of gardening with the Master Gardeners of Beaver County during this engaging, research-based experience. Explore five educational, self-driving, self-paced demonstration gardens that highlight how time-honored practices connect with modern, science-backed approaches, offering practical insight you can apply at home. Whether you are looking to strengthen your gardening knowledge or simply enjoy time surrounded by thoughtfully curated landscapes, this event offers a meaningful blend of tradition, education, and community.
The event begins on Friday July 17 with a prequel gathering open to the public, featuring local vendor booths and community organization tables. Upon check-in, registered participants will receive a tote bag with a tour booklet and access bracelet. The prequel event includes light appetizers and refreshments, along with brief, engaging presentations connected to the demonstration gardens—covering topics such as gardening history, home food preservation, dyeing textiles with plants, and saving heirloom seeds.
On Saturday July 18, participants will take part in a self-driving, self-guided tour of five Master Gardener–maintained demonstration gardens located throughout Beaver County:
- Vicary Mansion in Freedom
- Old Economy Village in Ambridge
- Spring Street Demonstration Garden in Aliquippa
- Vegetable, Fruit, and Herb Demonstration Garden in Brighton Township
- Beaver Station Demonstration Garden in Beaver
Each location highlights both educational and historical themes, with supporting materials available on-site. The tour is self-driving and self-paced; a detailed booklet will provide a suggested route while allowing flexibility to spend time at each stop as desired. Master Gardeners will be present at all locations to offer guidance, answer questions, and share additional resources.
This event is made possible in part through grant funding from America250PA – Beaver County, whose support helps expand educational opportunities and community engagement around this program.
Step into the rich history of gardening with the Master Gardeners of Beaver County during this engaging, research-based experience. Explore five educational, self-driving, self-paced demonstration gardens that highlight how time-honored practices connect with modern, science-backed approaches, offering practical insight you can apply at home. Whether you are looking to strengthen your gardening knowledge or simply enjoy time surrounded by thoughtfully curated landscapes, this event offers a meaningful blend of tradition, education, and community.
The event begins on Friday July 17 with a prequel gathering open to the public, featuring local vendor booths and community organization tables. Upon check-in, registered participants will receive a tote bag with a tour booklet and access bracelet. The prequel event includes light appetizers and refreshments, along with brief, engaging presentations connected to the demonstration gardens—covering topics such as gardening history, home food preservation, dyeing textiles with plants, and saving heirloom seeds.
On Saturday July 18, participants will take part in a self-driving, self-guided tour of five Master Gardener–maintained demonstration gardens located throughout Beaver County:
- Vicary Mansion in Freedom
- Old Economy Village in Ambridge
- Spring Street Demonstration Garden in Aliquippa
- Vegetable, Fruit, and Herb Demonstration Garden in Brighton Township
- Beaver Station Demonstration Garden in Beaver
Each location highlights both educational and historical themes, with supporting materials available on-site. The tour is self-driving and self-paced; a detailed booklet will provide a suggested route while allowing flexibility to spend time at each stop as desired. Master Gardeners will be present at all locations to offer guidance, answer questions, and share additional resources.
This event is made possible in part through grant funding from America250PA – Beaver County, whose support helps expand educational opportunities and community engagement around this program.
Hosted by Penn State Master Gardeners of Beaver County
Additional Information
| Contact: | Lyndsay Feather |
| Phone: | 7247743020 |
| Email: | lrf5261@psu.edu |
| Price: | $20 |
| Link: | https://extension.psu.edu/demo-garden-discovery-tour-gardening-since-the-revolution |
| Address: | University Drive, 100, Monaca, Pennsylvania, 15061, United States |