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.

Learn More! Grow More! Class

December 9, 2024

This class is perfect for beginners starting a home vegetable garden and experienced gardeners looking to add veggies to their spaces. Learn tips and techniques tailored to Somerset County's climate. A must for anyone eager to grow their own fresh, delicious produce!

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.

Fall Cankerworm Infestation in Somerset County

June 3, 2024

Identification and research-based treatment options

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.

The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is Back!

July 15, 2021

Have you noticed a white cottony substance on the lower branches at the base of the needles on your Hemlocks? The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is prevalent on these trees this year. Changing regional weather patterns, especially milder winters, have caused the insect to thrive in our area. If you have Hemlocks, read on...