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2012
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Master Gardener Plant Sale
May 18, 2012
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Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale Going on This Saturday!
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2012 4-H Benefit Auction Items
April 30, 2012
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Join us on May 4th at Hurley Auctions in Greencastle, PA for the Annual 4-H Benefit Auction. Doors and food stands open at 4:00 and the Silent Auction also begins at 4:00. The live auction begins at 6:30. See our Facebook page for pictures and descriptions of some of the great items we have to offer! Come out and benefit a great cause.
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2012 4-H Dairy Calf Sale Catalog
April 17, 2012
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View the 2012 4-H Dairy Calf Sale catalog on our Facebook page.
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Easter Lillies- History and After-Easter Care
April 10, 2012
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Dr. Leonard Perry of the University of Vermont offers some history and information about care for Easter Lilies, or Lilium longiflorum.
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37th Annual Franklin County 4-H Calf Sale
April 3, 2012
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Join us for the 37th Annual Franklin County 4-H Calf Sale on Saturday April 21st at 7:00 p.m.
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The Star of Spring...Magnolia Stellata "Star Magnolia"
April 2, 2012
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Master Gardener Jill Hudock shares her experience with the Star Magnolia.
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Penn State Extension Water Testing Program
April 2, 2012
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Penn State Cooperative Extension – Franklin County is offering a water testing program during National Drinking Water Week. The program encourages private well owners to test their water at group rates.
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Addressing Misinformation about "Pink Slime"
March 27, 2012
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Dr. Edward Mills, associate professor of dairy and animal science at Penn State University would like to correct some misinformation stemming from recent news stories about lean, finely textured beef (LFTB), unfortunately dubbed “pink slime”.
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4-H Seeing Eye Puppy Club Makes Public Opinion Front Page News!
March 27, 2012
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"Puppy Starts Path to Becoming a Service Dog in Chambersburg Area"- an article by the Public Opinion talks about the Newest Seeing Eye Puppy, Boyd, named after 4-H Franklin County Seeing Eye Puppy Club Leader Donna Boyd's Husband who passed away 2 years ago.
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2012 4-H Strawberry Plant Sale
March 22, 2012
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Now taking orders for the 4-H Strawberry Plant Sale. 8 different varieties available. Only $5.83 per bundle of 25 plants! Orders are due March 26, 2012.
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Northern Forests Regenerating
March 16, 2012
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U.S. Forest Service scientists released an assessment this month that shows forest land has expanded in northern states during the past century despite a 130-percent population jump and relentless environmental threats. At the same time, Forest Service researchers caution that threats to forests in the coming decades could undermine these gains.
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4-H/jcp Tech Team Franklin- FIRST Robotics Competition in Pittsburgh
March 9, 2012
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The 4-H/jcp Tech Team Franklin is competing at the FIRST Robotics Competition March 7-10 in Pittsburgh.
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Repotting Houseplants
March 7, 2012
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A tip from Kansas State University for repotting your houseplants.
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Year Round Landscaping
March 7, 2012
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As a book end to our series on plants with Winter Interest, Master Gardener Kathy Engle recaps and provides tips for year round landscaping.
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Paperbark Maple- A Very "A-Peeling" Tree
February 27, 2012
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Master Gardener Jill Hudock shares her experiences with another marvelous specimen for the winter landscape – the paperbark maple.
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Pruning Overgrown Apple Trees
February 21, 2012
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Apple trees that are not pruned for several years, will often produce so many branches that little energy is left for fruit production. Overgrown apple trees are also difficult to harvest and spray. Gardeners who have such a tree are often at a loss as to how to get it back in shape.
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Soil Temperatures and Vegetables
February 21, 2012
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One of the most neglected tools for vegetable gardeners is a soil thermometer. Soil temperature is a much better measure of when to plant than air temperature or the calendar. Planting when soil is too cool can cause seeds to rot and transplants to sit there.
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Forcing Stems of Woody Plants for Indoor Bloom
February 14, 2012
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Stems of a number of woody plants can be forced into bloom for indoor display. Some plants are easier to force than others.
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All-America Selections for 2012
February 14, 2012
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All-America Selections tests and introduces new flowers and vegetables each year that have done well in trials across North America. This year there were two flower winners, one bedding plant winner and two vegetable winners. Descriptions are taken directly from All-America Selection materials.
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How to Read Seed Catalogs
February 6, 2012
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Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor at the University of Vermont has some sound advice on how to read seed catalogs.
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What's New in Sweet Peppers?
February 6, 2012
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There are many new varieties of sweet bell and longhorn sweet peppers available for commercial and home growers. (From Kansas University)
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Witchhazels- Plants with Winter Interest Part 4
January 26, 2012
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Master Gardener and Landscape Designer Jill Hudock shares her enthusiasm for winter blooming Witchhazel.
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Year of the Dragon Workshop POSTPONED
January 20, 2012
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Due to the weather forecast, the Year of the Dragon workshop for Saturday January 21 is now postponed until next Saturday, January 28 at 9:30 am. Any questions, please call us at 717-263-9226. Thank you!
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Plants with Winter Interest
January 11, 2012
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Check out the Franklin County Master Gardener Blog to see the newest additions to the Plants with Winter Interest Series!
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Valuing Pennsylvania's Forests
January 11, 2012
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Pennsylvania's nearly 17 million acres of forest provide an array of values including clean air and water, recreation opportunities, wood products and habitat for thousands of plants and animals.
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How Clean is Your Stormwater?
January 11, 2012
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With all of the rain that we have had over the last several months, many homeowners have had to deal with an excess of stormwater. How clean is that stormwater that runs off of your property or off of your neighbors?
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Kissing under the Mistletoe
January 11, 2012
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How did mistletoe become a benign symbol of love and greeting, associated with the holiday season? Dr. Leonard P. Perry, Extension Professor at the University of Vermont provides some possible answers.
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