Learn about a more "user-friendly" approach to gardening in this featured garden presentation, "Gardening Smarter, Not Harder" taught by Penn State master gardener Pamela Hubbard. The program will take place in the Monroe County extension office, Stroudsburg from 6:15 to 8:40 p.m. June 30.

Hubbard will explain how to garden better with photos and strategies from her own beautiful garden retreat. She will teach practices that include choosing low maintenance plants, implementing laborsaving techniques and prioritizing garden tasks.Pre-registration is required. Call the office at (570) 421-6430 or email

MonroeExt@psu.edu to register.There is a fee.