FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MERCER COUNTY TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL MASTER GARDENERS SEMINAR

--Garden Enthusiasts Prepare for Spring Despite Cold Weather Conditions--

MERCER COUNTY, PA.-- Dec. 29, 2009-- As garden enthusiasts anxiously await the arrival of spring, visitors to Mercer County can get gardening information and inspiration at the 5th Annual Mercer County Master Gardeners Seminar on January 9th.

The theme of this year’s gardening seminar is “going green.” Visitors will have the chance to listen to guest speakers and get tips and ideas on how going eco-friendly can improve life at home. Door prizes will be given away and guests will have the chance to enjoy breakfast and lunch while meeting other gardeners from the Mercer area.

The event is free of charge and runs from 6-11 p.m. throughout the month of December until the evening of January 2, 2010. For more information about festivals and events in Mercer County, log onto or call 724-346-3771.

The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Building off of Route 19 North, one and a half miles North of Mercer. For ticket prices, please call 724-301-3273. Log onto www.VisitMercerCountyPa.org or call 724-346-3771 for information about other January events in Mercer County.

About Mercer County:
Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, along the Ohio border, Mercer County is home to name-brand outlets, boutiques and unique specialty stores for shoppers. The area is also known for its more than 25 challenging golf courses of inspired design. Golf Digest ranked Mercer County as one of its top golf destinations. Visitors can dine on mouthwatering cuisine in Mercer County's array of fine restaurants and then stay overnight in a well-appointed hotel, a luxurious bed and breakfast or a cozy country inn. Close to Pittsburgh, Erie, Cleveland and other major markets, Mercer County is easily accessible via I-80 and I-79. The County offers the perfect escape. For more information, visit www.VisitMercerCountyPa.org.