PENNSYLVANIA HERB & GARDEN FESTIVAL
Friday - April 17, 2026
11:30 am
The Featured Speaker for 2026 Festival - Cheryl Karcher owner of Hilltop Herbals, LLC
Cheryl a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, product formulator and steward to green plant allies.
Herb of 2026 - Turmeric: Spice up your meals, boost your health, and support overall wellness!
Turmeric is a vibrant, golden spice celebrated for both its flavor and health benefits. Packed with curcumin, it supports anti-inflammatory action, metabolic health, and overall wellness. Commonly used in cooking, teas, and supplements, turmeric is an easy and natural way to enhance meals while promoting vitality and well-being.
1:00 pm
What’s the Buzz about Native Plants
Learn about the importance of Native Plants and how you can create a healthy biodiverse habitat for our important pollinators.
Presenter: York County Master Gardener Kathy Yost
2:30 pm
Joe Kiefer, Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb Garden
How to Create a Garden for Pollinators
Joe's lecture will include a slide presentation of the plants to grow to attract pollinators. Using a wide variety of plants that bloom from early Spring into late Fall and planting in clumps rather than a single plant helps pollinators easily locate the garden. It is always favorable to include native plants that are adapted to your climate, soil and native pollinators.
Saturday - April 18, 2026
10:00 am
Plant Propagation
Discover how to start plants from seed, gain a head start on spring, and cultivate a garden that adds beauty and versatility to your landscape. Learn how to harvest bonus plants from your existing garden by division and layering.
Presenter: York County Master Gardener John Geoghan
12:00 pm
The Featured Speaker for 2026 Festival - Cheryl Karcher owner of Hilltop Herbals, LLC
Cheryl a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, product formulator and steward to green plant allies.
Herb of 2026 - Turmeric: Spice up your meals, boost your health, and support overall wellness!
Turmeric is a vibrant, golden spice celebrated for both its flavor and health benefits. Packed with curcumin, it supports anti-inflammatory action, metabolic health, and overall wellness. Commonly used in cooking, teas, and supplements, turmeric is an easy and natural way to enhance meals while promoting vitality and well-being.
2:00 pm
Joe Kiefer, Triple Oaks Nursery & Herb Garden
How to Create a Garden for Pollinators
Joe's lecture will include a slide presentation of the plants to grow to attract pollinators. Using a wide variety of plants that bloom from early Spring into late Fall and planting in clumps rather than a single plant helps pollinators easily locate the garden. It is always favorable to include native plants that are adapted to your climate, soil and native pollinators.
2026 Speaker Schedule
