Growing Our Community Through Planting for the Future

April 14, 2025

Highlights of an upcoming event hosted by the Butler County Farm Bureau, the Butler County Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee, and the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Butler County.

2025 Master Gardener Plant Sale Directory

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.

Not-So-Nice Native Plants

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.

Invasive Autumn and Russian Olives

September 5, 2024

Ornamental olive trees, once frequently sought-after landscape plants, are now on Pennsylvania's invasive plant list.

Tweaking Your Garden Calendar for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects

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.

2023 Penn State Extension Master Gardener Annual Report

May 6, 2024

View the full report of Penn State Extension Master Gardener county, state, and even national accomplishments!

To Buy or Not to Buy - The Gear Your Houseplants Really Need

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.

Composting Creates Garden Magic

October 25, 2022

Would you like to turn your kitchen scraps and garden waste into gardener’s gold? Try composting! Composting is an easy and environmentally friendly way to reduce, reuse, recycle, and feed your garden organically.

Poison Prevention Program-Butler County

March 1, 2021

Penn State Master Gardeners partner with Penn State Pesticide Education Program to deliver the Poison Prevention Program to 1st graders across the commonwealth.