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.
Franklin County Master Gardener News
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What is Extension?
October 17, 2011Ray Eckhart, Extension Educator and Master Gardener, writes about the Penn State Cooperative Extension's missions and programs. -
Master Gardener Hotline Opens
March 24, 2011Now you will be able to ask your gardening questions. Lines will be open April 11 through October 14-Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM.
Upcoming Events
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Spring Bus by Penn State Master Gardeners of Adams County
May 29, 2012SPRING BUS TRIP - Temple University Ambler and Meadowbrook Farm
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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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Farmers Market - Decorating with Pumpkins and Gourds
October 27, 2012Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Diamond Geiger and Louise Dyer will be at the Farmers Market located at the Liberty Street Parking lot October 27 from 8 am to Noon. A presentation of decorating with Pumpkins and Gourds will be displayed and any questions about fall decorating will be answered.
