http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news daily 1 2011-01-06T18:29:34Z http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/montgomery-co.-master-gardener-plant-sale-dont-forget Don't forget the Master Gardener Plant Sale on May 18th. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T19:55:23Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/what2019s-the-big-deal-with-native-plants This article from the Penn State Extension Green Industry Team has great information about native plants. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T19:47:21Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/so-you-want-to-know-how-to.. Here are a few tips, hints and answers to questions we often get here in the office. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T19:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/magicicada-brood-ii-to-emerge-along-us-eastern-seaboard-1 The genus Magicicada contains the periodical cicadas, known for their 17- or 13-year synchronized life cycles and dense choruses. In 2013, Magicicada Brood II will emerge along the US Eastern Seaboard. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T19:01:48Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/when-should-i-prune-my-clematis The key to pruning your clematis is knowing what type you have. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T19:00:13Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/impatiens-downy-mildew The story of a superstar plant suffering from its incredible success No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T18:23:55Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/new-2018dual-resistant2019-tomatoes-fight-lethal-pests-with-one-two-punch In the battle against thrips, Cornell breeder Martha Mutschler-Chu has developed a new weapon: a tomato that packs a powerful one-two punch to deter the pests and counter the killer viruses they transmit. The “dual resistant” insect and virus varieties may reduce or even eliminate the need for pesticides in several regions. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T17:54:45Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/a-new-plant-hardiness-zone-map-at-last The USDA’s long awaited release of a new version of the Plant Hardiness Zone Map was issued in January of 2012. This map is an extremely useful tool for gardeners and plant growers and breeders throughout the country. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T17:51:40Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/decoys-could-blunt-spread-of-ash-killing-beetles After 25 years, researchers may have found a way to keep the emerald ash borer in check. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the emerald ash borer ravages North American ash trees, threatening the trees' very survival, a team of entomologists and engineers may have found a way to prevent the spread of the pests. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T17:16:17Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/march-into-the-rose-garden-what-to-do-when-the-forsythia-bloom Prepare for the roses of summer! No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-05-08T17:14:25Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/name-the-disease I love hawthorns! Who am I? No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-02-05T01:16:59Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/gardening-in-the-winter Think you can't garden in the winter? Well, there are many things that can be done outside in the colder months in your garden when there is no snow on the ground, as well as things when the cold winds blow full of snow. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-02-04T02:03:20Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/kauai2019s-glorious-gardens In Mid-October my husband and I embarked on a dream vacation – two weeks in Hawaii. Our first stop was the island of Kauai – the “garden island”. So what do you think was high on the list of things to be seen by a Master Gardener? Beautiful gardens, of course! No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-02-04T01:20:16Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/life-on-the-edge-native-fall-winter-fruiting-hedges-for-birds Plants indigenous to the Mid-Atlantic region have evolved colorful fruit to attract birds who eat it and spread the plant’s seed. The plants continued proliferation depend on this. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-02-03T21:49:25Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/letting-soil-organisms-do-the-work-for-you Soil is the most biologically diverse ecosystem on Earth. There are many groups of organisms that function in or near the soil at different levels of the food chain. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-02-03T18:56:58Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/grafted-tomatoes An age-old technique – grafting – is being used to create stronger, more productive, disease-resistant plants. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2013-02-03T18:26:04Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/forcing-bulbs-for-winter What kind of bulbs can I get for forcing inside and how do I grow them? No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-11-21T20:17:32Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/emerald-ash-borer-plan-of-action To date, 23 counties in Pennsylvania are effected by Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), most recently Bucks County in March 2012. For those of us living among ash trees, now is the time to develop a plan of action. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-11-21T19:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/how-do-i-store-the-roots-from-plants-during-the-winter Learn about storing tender bulbs, rhizomes, and corms over the winter months. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-11-20T20:53:19Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/control-of-nuisance-and-detrimental-molds-fungi-in-mulches-and-composts The severity of nuisance fungi can be minimized if appropriate steps are taken in time. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-11-20T20:27:26Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/winter-squash Want to add native American plants, weed-suppressing ground covers, edible flowers, colorful fruit, edible seeds, clever names & nutritious eating to your garden next year? Then plant some winter squash. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-11-20T20:01:31Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/disney-is-green Joan Kober, Master Gardener, Montgomery County shares an interesting attraction she visited called Living with the Land when she took a mini-vacation at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-11-20T19:16:06Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/tree-of-the-month-2013-black-gum-nyssa-sylvatica If you are looking for a medium-to-large shade tree, look no further than our native black gum. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-11-05T21:14:30Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/plant-pathology-alert-boxwood-blight-warning During the holidays, many people make or distribute decorations that contain boxwood cuttings. If you work with boxwood, you should be aware of the potential for spreading this devastating disease. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-11-05T21:12:07Z Link http://extension.psu.edu/montgomery/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/grasses-for-garden-interest Ornamental grasses offer plenty of options that can add drama and movement to the garden. No publisher Norma Jeanne Young 2012-07-31T18:44:42Z News Item