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ArticlesWhen to Prune Which Hydrangea Species
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs for many reasons. -
ArticlesTough and Beautiful is Hard to Beat
Parrotia persica, also known as Persian ironwood, is native to a relatively small region of northern Iran and Azerbaijan, near the southern edge of the Caspian Sea. -
ArticlesLacebark Pine: Its Bark is Better Than its Bite
Lacebark pine, Pinus bungeana, is native to eastern and central China. -
Workshops$60.00
Greenhouse Growers Day
When 01/22/2026Length 7 hoursEvent Format In-PersonGain practical updates on pest and disease management, water quality, pollinator assessment, and the latest Penn State Flower Trials in this research-driven program for greenhouse professionals. -
Webinars$20.00
Turf and Ornamentals: Greenhouse and Interior Plantscape
When 01/20/2026Length 2 hoursEvent Format Virtual | LiveLearn to identify and manage greenhouse and interior plantscape pests using effective biological and chemical control strategies. -
Workshops$135.00
Professional Pest Managers School
When 03/10/2026Length 7 hours, 15 minutesEvent Format In-PersonParticipants in this one-day pesticide update receive research-based information and recertification credits in hard-to-find categories. -
Webinars$20.00
Turf and Ornamentals: Focus on Broadleaf Ornamentals
When 02/03/2026Length 2 hoursEvent Format Virtual | LiveEarn pesticide credits while learning to identify and manage box tree moth and broadleaf tree diseases in this two-hour webinar for Green Industry and horticulture professionals. -
Conferences$110.00
Green Industry Conference
When 03/05/2026Length 7 hours, 30 minutesEvent Format In-PersonConnect with green industry experts at this event featuring research, techniques, and tools for success. Earn credits, attend diverse sessions—including Spanish-language—and enjoy an arboretum tour. -
Workshops$90.00
Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
When 03/03/2026Length 9 hoursEvent Format In-PersonJoin the Master Gardeners for a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show to explore stunning floral displays, garden designs, and unique plants at the nation’s premier horticultural event. -
ArticlesLawn and Turfgrass Weeds: Creeping Buttercup
Creeping buttercup is a stoloniferous plant that spreads through thin turf, forming patches in lawns and parks. -
NewsCut Flower Updates: October 10, 2025
Date Posted 10/9/2025Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers. -
ArticlesBull Thistle Identification and Management
Bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare) is a biennial that, true to its name, has notable spines. This plant is much different than Canada thistle. -
ArticlesHeat and Drought Tolerant Plants
Sandy Feather, extension educator in Allegheny county, has prepared this list of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials that don't just survive but will thrive in our long, hot summers. -
ArticlesEastern Redbud: A Superb Tree for Almost Any Landscape
Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small, graceful tree native to the eastern and central United States. -
ArticlesA Shade Tree with Benefits
American yellowwood, Cladrastis kentukea, is a great shade tree and a lovely flowering tree. -
ArticlesJapanese White Pine: Whimsical and Tough
Picturesque may be the first word that comes to mind when describing the Japanese white pine, Pinus parviflora. -
ArticlesLandscaping to Attract and Conserve Beneficial Insects
Beneficial insects are those that consume or parasitize insect pests. -
NewsCut Flower Updates: September 26, 2025
Date Posted 9/25/2025Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers. -
WebinarsThe Science of Plant Propagation: Stem Cuttings
Length 1 hourLearn the science and practice of stem cutting propagation in this one-hour webinar, exploring root formation, cutting types, and the key factors that influence success or failure. -
ArticlesThe Invasive Japanese Honeysuckle
Japanese honeysuckle is an invasive, non-native climbing vine. -
ArticlesLawn and Turfgrass Weeds: Annual or Daisy Fleabane
Annual fleabane, also called daisy fleabane, is a common and fast-growing broadleaf weed found in Pennsylvania lawns and other low maintenance turf areas. Its common name comes from folklore claiming dried plant material will repel fleas. -
ArticlesWild Onion and Wild Garlic
Wild onion (Allium canadense) and wild garlic (Allium vineale) are perennial plants that can be a weed in turfgrass and landscape beds. -
ArticlesYellow Woodsorrel
Yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) has foliage (composed of three leaflets) that resembles white clover or black medic. -
ArticlesPoison Hemlock
Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) appears to have become more abundant over the past few years.




