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.

Get on the Map with Homegrown National Park

December 1, 2022

A grassroots call-to-action to regenerate biodiversity. No experience necessary. Start digging and get on the Map!

Spotted Lanternfly Lore: Penn State Experts Clear Up Falsehoods About Pest

January 11, 2022

With endless information available 24/7 on the internet and social media, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That certainly is true in the case of the spotted lanternfly. This destructive pest has bewildered and frustrated many people since it first appeared in North America in Berks County in 2014. It’s a new insect to the U.S., and like anything new, people are seeking any bit of information they can get.

Congratulations New Members

January 4, 2022

Congratulations to the newest Penn State Extension Juniata Valley Master Gardeners.

Demonstration Garden Becoming More Pollinator Friendly

January 4, 2022

The garden will be going through a change starting in 2022 to be more of a pollinator friendly garden.

Juniata County Master Gardener Participated in "Day of Caring"

November 3, 2021

Helping out at DeLauter Youth Center in Mifflintown.

Penn State Master Gardeners Recognize Outstanding Volunteers

January 26, 2021

A few Master Gardeners of Juniata and Mifflin counties were recognized recently for their service to the program and to the community, and Penn State Extension is proud to share their accomplishments.