June 13, 2023
Fourteen Westmoreland County Master Gardeners and MG Trainees have certified their gardens as Monarch Waystations this spring, helping the Westmoreland Pollinator Partners climb to their goal of having 250 Monarch Waystations in the county by the end of the year.
February 23, 2023
There is much frustration toward the prevalence of deer and the damage they cause.
January 19, 2023
The PA iMapInvasives Program has proposed a New Year's challenge to all natural resource professionals, teachers, students, and community scientists interested in invasive species. To this, I would add home gardeners! They suggest we set ourselves up to learn about invasive species one month at a time, one species per month, through the 2023 calendar year.
September 22, 2022
Discover the spooky and darker side of plants residing in our Pennsylvania woods.
June 20, 2022
This recent interview with a Penn State Extension forester provides an update on the invasive pest hemlock woolly adelgid.
June 4, 2022
Japanese beetles spend most of their lives as grubs eating plant roots, including your lawn. But is all grub damage caused by Japanese beetles? Read on to find out.
April 8, 2022
The spring blooms of the fringetree make it an excellent addition to any home landscape.
March 3, 2022
Elderberry is a resilient, large native shrub for use in the home garden and kitchen.
December 3, 2021
Winter can be a season of joy, yet for many people it is also a season where the lack of light can cause sadness. Plants can provide spaces to be at ease and at peace.
November 17, 2021
Do you have budding gardeners on your gift list? Here is a list of gardening-related books to delight preschoolers and elementary-age children.
July 27, 2021
Elizabeth Pesci, of Greensburg, recently received the honorary status of Master Gardener Emerita! This distinctive title acknowledges her many years of service (31) and over 1500 volunteer hours assisting Penn State Extension provide horticultural knowledge and skills to the gardening public.
June 24, 2021
New Naturalism: Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden by Kelly D. Norris offers a different approach to garden design.
June 9, 2021
What’s scary, green and black, round, and often found in dangerous places? Why it’s Mr. Yuk of course. Kids have been introduced to Mr. Yuk for decades, mostly through school programs such as the Poison Prevention Program of Penn State Extension.
April 30, 2021
A gardener has many choices when it comes to mulch. This article covers the pros and cons of various types of organic, non-organic, and living mulches.
March 21, 2021
Should you mist your houseplants? Is it a good idea to spray dish soap on outdoor pests? Can a copper penny prevent disease in a tomato plant? Find the real answers to common garden misconceptions.
March 11, 2021
Larry and Sonnie Miller of Greensburg are the first husband and wife team to join the ranks of Master Gardener Emeritus with the Penn State Master Garden Program of Westmoreland County. Master Gardener Emeritus are recognized for distinguished service with at least 1500 hours of volunteer hours and 10 or more years of service. During their combined 31 years of service and nearly 4000 volunteer hours, Sonnie and Larry Miller have made impactful contributions to the program.
February 25, 2021
Gardeners have a love-hate relationship with these two common weeds. Though difficult to remove from the garden, both are very edible if harvested from an area that is not treated with chemicals.
February 18, 2021
Penn State Master Gardeners are volunteers who complete an educational and research program to provide care for and education about horticulture for the general public. A master gardener who has been active for at least 10 years and has completed a minimum of 1500 hours of volunteer service to the Master Gardener Program can retire and receive the honorary title of Master Gardener Emerita or Emeritus.
January 11, 2021
On a late fall morning in the frosty wetlands of the Loyalhanna Watershed in Ligonier, a group of dedicated volunteers met to help FirstEnergy meet its goal of planting 1,000 trees in 2020.
