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.

What is the Difference Between a Raspberry and a Blackberry?

June 6, 2022

Generally, most edible fruits are easy to identify in nature like apples, pears, and grapes. Others aren’t so easy, for example what’s the difference between a blackberry and a raspberry?

Revolutionary War and 19th Century Plants and Herbal Remedies

March 30, 2022

Colonial gardens and herbal remedies were used during the Revolutionary War period (1775-1783).

Off the Beaten Path: Ground Cherries

February 7, 2022

You are familiar with the cherries that grow on trees. But there is another kind of cherry, the ground cherry. When these cherries are ripe, you will not find them on the plant but the ground, hence one of their common names.

Master Gardener February Photo Contest Winner Announced and March Contest Theme is ‘Marching into Spring’

March 3, 2021

The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Susquehanna County have been hosting a monthly photo contest and you can take part!

Master Gardener January Photo Contest Winner Announced and February Contest Theme is: ‘Spring Dreaming’

February 8, 2021

The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Susquehanna County have been hosting a monthly photo contest and you can take part! January’s theme was: ‘Winter Landscapes.’ February's theme is 'Spring Dreaming' Take Part! Winners are receiving super prizes!