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
June 9, 2025
The Penn State Extension Master Gardener volunteer program supports the outreach mission of Penn State Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate the public and our communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship.
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.
November 20, 2024
Is it a Christmas cactus or an Easter cactus? Oh, wait! Could it be a Thanksgiving cactus? This article helps identify the different types of holiday cacti.
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.
June 15, 2023
Read about the relationship of flies to chocolate and other benefits of these pesky pollinators.
June 15, 2023
Most people think of wasps as a painful pest, but in reality the majority of wasps don't sting. Read about how wasps are essential pollinators and how they are important for the environment.
June 15, 2023
Often when we think of beetles, the first thing that comes to mind is pests – cucumber beetles eating our cucumbers, asparagus beetles eating our asparagus, and Japanese beetles eating everything else! But many beetles play a crucial, beneficial, and often thankless role in the ecosystem. Read more to learn about beetles ecological contribution to the environment.
June 14, 2023
Did you know that native bees pollinate 80% of flowering plants around the world? Read more to learn about different native bees and why they are essential for the environment.
June 13, 2023
Soft landings are native plants under native trees that provide critical shelter and habitat for beneficial insects. As gardeners, we often focus on providing the right food for pollinators and neglect to consider the microhabitat needed to complete their entire life cycle a space to pupate and grow.
May 15, 2023
The best-known pollinators are bees and butterflies, but there are other pollinators that don't get enough credit for their assistance with pollination. Moths, in particular, are not only forgotten pollinators, but they are also a critical part of the food web. Unfortunately, moth species are in serious decline due to habitat loss and pesticide use. Learn how we can all help support this beneficial insect with our gardens and landscapes.
November 3, 2022
Achoo! Who is to blame? Goldenrod or ragweed?
June 24, 2022
Find out what is growing in the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Project NatureScape demonstration garden located at the Western Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville, PA.
March 31, 2022
The Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at the Community Center in Middle Smithfield Township experienced a change in plans. Passersby may have noticed the garden covered in cardboard one day and then uncovered the next. Read about what happened, what was the purpose of the cardboard, and what is the next step.
January 10, 2022
Have you thought about saving seeds from your garden?
October 19, 2021
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Monroe County continue Project NatureScape which purpose is to provide education to the community about the ecological importance of wildlife habitat. The garden, via self-guided tours, virtual educational postings and videos teaches visitors how and why home gardeners, through their landscape design choices and maintenance practices are able to significantly contribute to healthy ecosystems by protecting biodiversity, water and air quality.
August 9, 2021
Project NatureScape Continued...
August 3, 2021
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Monroe County are happy to share the progress of Project NatureScape located at the PSE Demonstration Garden located at the Western Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville, PA. Project NatureScape is a ongoing reformation project to create an all inclusive habitat for plants, insects and small animals that a homeowner can duplicate in their own landscapes.
