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Vegetable Gardening From Scratch

Journey with us as we teach you to plant your raised bed or container garden and grow your very own vegetables and herbs from scratch here in Pike County!

Thinking of starting a vegetable garden?

We plan to cover the following:

  • Beginner gardeners
  • Unique growing conditions of Pike County
  • Where to start
  • Manage your space
  • Planting your crops
  • Watering, fertilizing, weeding
  • Fighting the enemies, (pests and diseases)
  • Enjoying the fruits of your labor

For more information, contact us at: pikemg@psu.edu or 570-296-3400

Why Container or Raised Bed Gardening?

The Master Gardeners of Pike County explain why residents should consider using containers or raised beds for their garden.

Choose Your Crops Well

The Master Gardeners of Pike County explain how to plan what to plant.

Design Your Space

The Master Gardeners of Pike County explain how to design the space for your vegetable garden. They explain what goes into the design for container and raised-bed gardening.

Soil Matters

The Master Gardeners of Pike County explain why soil matters and how to choose the right soil for your Vegetable Gardening from Scratch.

Tools of the Trade

The Master Gardeners of Pike County explain the often overlooked importance of having the correct tools for your vegetable garden.

Read Your Seed Packet

The Master Gardeners of Pike County explain the importance of reading your seed packets.

Master Gardeners of Pike County

  • Master Gardeners of Pike County Overview
  • Demonstration Gardens
    • Demonstration Gardens Overview
    • Broad Street Pollinator Garden
    • Corporal Dickson Memorial Garden
    • Herb Living Library
    • Pike County Courthouse
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      • Bulb Garden
  • Resources
    • Resources Overview
    • Books for Children
    • Vegetable Gardening From Scratch
      • Vegetable Gardening From Scratch Overview
      • Why Container or Raised Bed Gardening?
      • Choose Your Crops Well
      • Design Your Space
      • Soil Matters
      • Tools of the Trade
      • Read Your Seed Packet
    • Sights of the Season
    • Spotted Lanternfly Resources
    • USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
    • Penn State Three Minute Gardener Videos
      • Penn State Three Minute Gardener Videos Overview
      • Pest Management
      • Composting
    • Rabbit-Resistant Garden and Landscape Plants
    • Using a Horticultural Oil for Controlling Pests in the Garden
  • Become a Master Gardener in Pike County
  • Garden Hotline
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    • Master Gardener Hotline
  • Master Gardener Coordinators

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