April 1, 2025
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.
February 28, 2025
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.
February 10, 2025
Lichens are not plants; they are a symbiotic combination of multiple species.
January 15, 2025
Snake plants are perfect beginner house plants.
December 23, 2024
Symposium space is limited. Preregistration is required. Join gardeners and landscapers of all experience levels for an educational day featuring nationally renowned horticultural professionals. Hosted by the Master Gardeners of Allegheny County, this event attracts master gardeners, home gardening enthusiasts, and novices from across the region. Participants will learn about the effects of weather on plants, the impacts of climate change on weather patterns, and eco-friendly design techniques. Symposium sessions will also explore adaptive gardening approaches to help plan for changing climates. The event includes engaging speakers, plant sales, and more.
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 17, 2024
The Master Gardeners of Allegheny County have finalized selections for the 2025 Garden Marketplace in April.
October 22, 2024
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month.
October 22, 2024
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month.
September 5, 2024
Ornamental olive trees, once frequently sought-after landscape plants, are now on Pennsylvania's invasive plant list.
July 3, 2024
Our South Park Learning Garden won second place in a statewide search for excellence among PA's Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens.
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!
March 19, 2024
All plant availability is dependent on crop performance and quantity in stock.
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.
