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.
September 5, 2024
Ornamental olive trees, once frequently sought-after landscape plants, are now on Pennsylvania's invasive plant list.
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!
April 22, 2024
Having problems with an area in your yard which is always wet or damp? Then you may want to consider creating a rain garden.
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.
October 2, 2023
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Pike County are refurbishing the memorial for fallen State Trooper Byron Dickson.
March 1, 2023
The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland with a long history of myths, legends and folklore. Read more about this flowering perennial.
November 22, 2022
Flower gardens don't need to be dull and boring in the winter. Learn how you can bring color to your garden throughout the year by planting a red twig dogwood.
November 3, 2022
Many questions arise about the unsightly webs hanging off of deciduous trees. Learn more about the fall webworm.
June 21, 2022
Throughout Pike County, a fragrant, white flowering shrub is blooming right now in multiple landscapes. Is it a friend or foe?
March 30, 2022
Skunk cabbage is one of the first wetland plants to emerge in the late winter, early spring. How does it grow when there is snow and ice on the ground? Read about the unique characteristic of skunk cabbages.
February 28, 2022
Don't delay, buy seeds today. The varieties you want most may be gone if you wait. Impatient? Want to try a different seed starting technique? Plant now in containers with air holes, seed starting medium, and hardy seeds. Leave them outdoors to sprout.
January 18, 2022
See how a snowy landscape can be more enhanced with a pop of color from a witch hazel tree.
November 23, 2021
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners partner with the Pike County Commissioners on a multi-phase project to bring beautification to the front of the Courthouse.
April 23, 2021
In collaboration with the Milford Garden Club and the Pike County Public Library, The Master Gardeners of Pike County have created a list of available children's books which cover various horticulture topics!
March 15, 2021
Sights of the Season is a social media campaign to explain horticultural sights we see throughout Pike County.
