Burpee hosts open garden

August Open Garden will be at historic Fordhook Farm


Burpee's historic Fordhook farm will host demonstrations, speakers and guided walking tours fro 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 at 105 New Britain Rd. in Doylestown, Penn.

Special lecturer Dr. Mark Ehlenfeldt, a USDA blueberry breeder and expert, will present "The Native American Blueberry - A Home Garden Favorite" at 11 a.m. both days. Guests can see more than 3,000 species of perennials, vegetables, herbs and more on the tours, taste and rate tomatoes, view the unveiling of Burpee's secret new tomato for 2013, watch planting and harvesting demonstrations, and take part in the perennial and fruit plants sale.

Admission is $5 per person, and each attendee receives a $5 coupon for onsite plant purchases. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

For more, visit www.burpee.com/events