Master Gardener Program
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Penn State Cooperative Extension. Once they complete their training, Master Gardeners help Extension better serve the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, working with 4-H horticultural projects, participating in civic beautification, maintaining demonstration gardens, teaching plant sciences and horticulture, maintaining this web site, and in many other ways.
Allegheny County Master Gardener News
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Karen Phillips, Veterinarian & Master Gardener Creates Sanctuary for Abandoned Farm AnimalsJuly 6, 2012You might say it all started with Isaac, an extremely personable, pot-bellied pig… Karen Phillips, a doctor of veterinary medicine, rescued the tiny little piglet from almost certain death. After much love and rehabilitation, Isaac proved to be a wonderful, charming friend. “He would romp and jump like a puppy, seek me out for companionship and give me looks that were so expressive,” said Phillips, who said she was always able to read the little piglet’s thoughts.
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Allegheny County Master Gardeners Recognized at State Conference with Two "Search for Excellence" AwardsJuly 5, 2012The Master Gardeners of Allegheny County were recognized with two first place awards in the Search for Excellence Program, at the 2012 Pennsylvania Master Gardener Conference, held in State College, last month. Judged by coordinators from counties throughout the Commonwealth, these awards identify exceptional volunteer projects that make a significant contribution to the community.
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Master Gardeners Visit Pittsburgh Schools with Poison Prevention LessonJune 1, 2012Mr. Yuk is green, Mr. Yuk is mean….This spring, the Penn State Master Gardeners of Allegheny County, with the help of Mr. Yuk, taught an important lesson in Poison Prevention to 666 first graders at twelve different Pittsburgh city schools.
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Summer 2012 Backyard Gardening Lecture Dates SetFebruary 1, 2012Master Gardeners have been presenting educational programs to the general public though the Backyard Gardening Lectures since 2003. These programs are offered at numerous sites throughout Allegheny County and address a variety of gardening topics from basic gardening skills to native plants to preserving the harvest.
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PLANT YOUR GARDEN and GROW CASH for the ALLEGHENY COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PROGRAMJanuary 13, 2012Buy your garden seeds from Renee’s Garden Seeds and 25% of the order value will be donated to the Allegheny County Master Gardener organization. Here’s how it works: Simply go to www.reneesgarden.com and choose from the wide selection of seeds for heirloom and gourmet vegetables, cottage garden flowers and culinary herbs, special seed collections, and great kitchen garden cookbooks. At check out, just enter the code FR229A in the coupon code box on the checkout page - that’s it! Renee’s Garden will send a year- end check to Penn State Master Gardeners of Allegheny County for 25% of all orders who use this fundraising discount code. Code expires December 31 each year. This is a year-round, on-going fundraiser, so order regularly for spring, fall and holiday gifts. Spread the word to your friends and family and thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events
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Beaver Library Garden SeriesJune 12, 2013Session #3 - Using Native Plants in the Garden
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Beaver Library Garden SeriesJuly 10, 2013Session #4 - Growing, Preserving, and Using Herbs
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Summer Short Course with David Culp - Author of "The Layered Garden"July 11, 2013Creator of the gardens at Brandywine Cottage, David Culp is an expert on garden layering and perennials. No where is his expertise more apparent than the majestic display of plants at his Brandywine Cottage, a garden listed in the Smithsonian Institution Archives of American Gardens and regularly highlighted by Martha Stewart Living and HGTV.
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Garden in the Parks Field Day 2013August 17, 2013Bring the kids, and your gardening questions, and join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Allegheny County on Saturday, August 17th from 9am to 1pm for our annual field day of fun and educational activities.
