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!
February 3, 2026
Feeding birds is a great way to brighten a dreary winter day. It's also a never-ending source of entertainment and enjoyment.
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.
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.
May 17, 2023
This small soft green insect can make a mess of rose leaves. It's called a roseslug, but not a true slug!
November 28, 2021
Groups of volunteers guided by the expertise of Penn State Extension Master Gardeners completed a tree planting and beautification project at Claude Kehler Community Park II off Walnut Street in Shamokin.
October 9, 2021
Adult SLF hop, fly, glide, and hitchhike to new areas in the autumn. Know how to identify them and where to report their sightings.
August 17, 2021
Suann Leighow, Master Gardener Coordinator of Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties, recognized by International Master Gardener Conference.
