July 20, 2026
Ticks are becoming an increasingly visible concern in Pennsylvania. This article introduces how to identify common ticks, understand their life cycles and distribution, recognize tick‑borne diseases, and take practical steps to prevent bites.
July 15, 2026
Prickly pear cactus is now blooming in the Penn State Master Gardeners of Franklin County's drought-tolerant demonstration garden.
July 8, 2026
Catmint is now blooming in the Pollinator Garden, one of the demonstration gardens maintained by Penn State Master Gardeners of Franklin County.
June 2, 2026
The Master Gardeners' annual plant sale on May 16, 2026, was a great success. Next spring, our plant sale is scheduled for May 15, 2027.
April 3, 2026
Master Gardener plant sales support educational programs and feature a variety of plants, shrubs, trees, or flowers chosen for local growing conditions. Check the list to find plant sales near you!
September 23, 2025
Volunteers weeded, pruned, and prepared the memorial grounds in Somerset County to welcome families and visitors ahead of the 24th annual remembrance on September 11
May 28, 2025
The 2025 Penn State Extension Franklin County Master Gardener Plant Sale was successful! A total of 404 people attended this year's plant sale. Attendees lined up early to be the first to review this year's lineup of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, vegetables, herbs, and ground covers, many of which were native and pollinator plants. By the end of the event, most of the plants had been sold.
March 18, 2025
Spring is here! It's the growing season and an exciting time for gardeners. Time to choose what to plant, try new experiments, tend to established gardens, and look forward to seeing our favorite pollinators and backyard visitors.
February 20, 2025
Penn State Extension Franklin County Master Gardeners undergo a pepper breeding project through the Grow-Save-Repeat program.
February 20, 2025
The science behind maple sap flow explains why maples can be tapped to make syrup.
December 18, 2024
Native plants have many ecological benefits but some of them have poisonous properties. You may not want to invite these native plants into your yard.
December 2, 2024
Holiday cacti are popular houseplants for southcentral Pennsylvania. They add bright spots of color indoors and work well in containers and hanging baskets.
September 5, 2024
Ornamental olive trees, once frequently sought-after landscape plants, are now on Pennsylvania's invasive plant list.
June 24, 2024
Create a healthy garden teaming with pollinators and other beneficial insects by adding, changing, or removing a few tasks in the gardening process through the seasons.
May 6, 2024
View the full report of Penn State Extension Master Gardener county, state, and even national accomplishments!
January 16, 2024
What should the gardener make of houseplant products that abound, especially on websites and in catalogs? This article recommends which accessories are necessary for indoor plant care and which are not.
December 5, 2022
Certify your pollinator-friendly garden with the Penn State Master Gardeners.
December 5, 2022
A grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity. No experience necessary. Start digging and get on the Map!
