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.
Ask a Master Gardener Info Line
Master Gardeners answer the Master Gardener hotline at the Penn State Extension Office in Somerset on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the months of May through October.
If you have questions, you may contact them at 814-445-8911 Ext. 7 or e-mail them at somersetmg@hotmail.com.
Somerset County Master Gardener News
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How to Submit a Sample
May 9, 2012Bringing in a sample can be very helpful in identifying a plant, insect, or identifying any problems that are occurring.
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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Maintaining the Landscape at Falling Water
June 6, 2012Ann Talarek will be the featured speaker
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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!
