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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PLANT YOUR GARDEN and GROW CASH for the ALLEGHENY COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM
January 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! -
Critter Resistant Spring Flowering Bulbs
August 3, 2011Many gardeners hesitate to put their work and money into spring flowering bulbs because they have had bad experiences with chipmunks and voles damaging the bulbs, or with rabbits and deer eating the plants once they grow in spring. When the vision of bountiful spring flowers imagined when placing the order and planting the bulbs does not materialize, it is hard to blame them. However, there are many lovely species of bulbs that resist animal damage without repellants, chicken wire cages or fencing. True, I’m not talking about tulips and most crocus varieties, but the array of other bulbs available that shine without much effort of your part will make you forget all about them. -
Q&A with Sandy Feather: Oak wilt can kill some trees quickly
March 7, 2011A disease called oak wilt has been identified in my neighborhood. I have three red oak trees that make my backyard a shady haven and I would hate to lose them. How can I protect my trees?
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PSU Kits for Testing Your Soil
February 10, 2011A soil test offers a road map indicating what your soil needs to produce strong, healthy plants, trees, flowers, vegetables, and lawns. A water test checks the condition of your drinking water, irrigation water, pond water and other water sources.
Upcoming Events
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Community Forestry Management Institute
June 6, 2012Join us for a rewarding two-day program that will help you manage and care for your community trees and forests. Plan to share your experiences as well as gain from the successes of others.
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State Master Gardener Conference at Penn State
June 22-23, 2012The Master Gardener State Conference Committee has been working hard to plan a great Master Gardener Conference for June 22-23, 2012 at University Park.
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Tree Ordinance Workshop
July 19, 2012Due to popular request, Dr. William Elmendorf, Associate Professor of Urban Forestry, Penn State University, will introduce community tree ordinance concepts. He will concentrate on street tree and tree preservation from a planning perspective and welcomes the sharing of municipal code for real life examples. Expect to learn of the powers given from the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code and the anatomy of an effective ordinance. Attorney Gilbert High, known nationally for his extensive knowledge of municipal and tree law, will compliment the previous presentations with liability and legalities. A natural resource panel follows up with real life perspective and experience. Bring your questions and experiences!
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Garden in the Park Field Day
August 18-19, 2012
