From Seed to Table: A Home Gardening Adventure
Session 1: Getting Your Hands Dirty – The Foundations of Home Gardening
Learn the essentials of soil health, garden planning, and plant selection to create a thriving home garden. Whether you’re growing in containers or a backyard plot, this session sets the stage for success.
Instructor: Amy Ricco
Cost:$30
Session 2: The Green Thumb Guide to Pest Management
Stop pests in their tracks! Discover natural, organic, and integrated pest management strategies to keep your plants healthy and productive—without harmful chemicals.
Instructor: Amy Ricco
Cost: $30
Session 3: Pollinator Paradise – Attracting Bees, Butterflies, and More
Boost your garden’s productivity by creating a pollinator-friendly space. Learn about native plants, companion planting, and simple ways to support essential pollinators.
Cost: $30
Session 4: Garden to Table – Cooking and Preserving Your Homegrown Harvest
Celebrate the fruits of your labor! Discover easy, delicious recipes, preservation methods, and creative ways to use your homegrown produce.
Cost: $30
Amy Ricco Bio
Professor Amy Ricco holds an Associate of Applied Science in Horticulture Production from the State University of New York at Morrisville, a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science, and a Master of Arts in Teaching in Agricultural Education—both from Cornell University. Upon completing her graduate studies, she joined Mercer, where she has remained a steadfast leader in horticultural education. Her teaching excellence has been recognized with Mercer’s Distinguished Teaching Award, and her deep community engagement earned her the Community Service Award. Professor Ricco has specialized expertise in entomology and integrated pest management.
Professor Ricco has also been instrumental in Mercer’s longstanding participation in the prestigious Philadelphia Flower Show. Under her co-leadership, students have earned national acclaim with four gold medals, four silver medals, one bronze medal, and numerous special awards over the past decade.