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.

Lycoming County Master Gardeners Have Something for Everyone!

May 22, 2023

Penn State Master Gardeners of Lycoming County have numerous programs and events as well as gardens for all to enjoy!

Gardening With Kids

June 30, 2022

Allowing children time and space to help in the garden, whether it’s a flower bed, a veggie garden or a few containers can be fun and educational. Try to keep it simple!

Egyptian Walking Onions

February 14, 2022

Try something new in your garden this year!

A Stump, the Bricks, and a Log Pile, Oh My!

January 24, 2022

Read about one Master Gardener's successful raised bed project - this may work for you!

Final Report on the Beet Trial

November 12, 2021

Lycoming County Master Gardeners planted a variety of beets over the 2021 growing season. Read about the informal results!

It’s Not Too Late to Plant Turnips!

August 25, 2021

Fall is just around the corner, but there's no reason to stop planting! Try planting turnips this month for a late season harvest!

Lycoming County Master Gardener's Beets Trial Garden

June 14, 2021

Beet varieties were planted this year in the Lycoming County trial garden. Read the results below, and stop by the gardens to see the results!

Lettuce Trial Results May Help Choose Best Lettuce to Plant

January 2, 2021

Lycoming County Master Gardener Ken Elkin shares the final results from the Lettuce Trials planted in 2020. Use these results in choosing lettuce to plant in the 2021 season!