Master Gardeners of Allegheny County
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May 12, 2025
Toads: A Welcome Garden Partner
Have you ever encountered a toad in your garden? No, not a loathsome, contemptible person, but a small bumpy-skinned creature who hops around devouring garden pests. Toads make wonderful garden partners by eating lots of grubs, slugs, snails and also many insects.
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May 10, 2025
Summer Short Course: Designing for Beauty and Ecology
Join Penn State Extension, Phipps Conservatory, and local experts on July 29th, for a full day of enhancing the beauty and eco benefits of your garden.
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April 1, 2025
2025 Master Gardener Plant Sale Directory
Discover exceptional locally-grown plants while supporting gardening education across Pennsylvania with the annual Penn State Extension Master Gardener plant sales happening this spring. Find that special addition to your garden while connecting with knowledgeable Master Gardener volunteers.
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February 28, 2025
Weed Season Opens Soon!
Understanding a weed's life cycle—its growth and reproduction pattern—is the first step in controlling your weeds. Horticulturists have three weed life-cycle classifications: annual, biennial, and perennial.
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