Master Gardeners are veteran, avid gardeners who volunteer hours for the benefit of home gardening in exchange for training from Penn State. They offer such free services as answering gardening ...

When I think of safety tips in the garden, my first thought is gloves. But safety is much more: You must protect yourself ...

Franklin County’s OSU Extension office is recruiting for its next Master Gardener Volunteer class. Orientation meetings, where applications will be available, are scheduled for June 20, July 17 and ...

Spring is the perfect time to check your shrubs for winter damage. Start by pruning out any dead or weakened wood to keep plants healthy and strong. For Dogwood shrubs, remove about one-third of ...

The Master Gardeners are a statewide volunteer force organized by county and trained through the Extension office. Participants learn ...

Good guy or bad guy? Believe it or not, many insects in the landscape are beneficial to our gardens. When spotting insects in ...

Children at Friendship Place in Rochester’s Meadow Park neighborhood learn science, wellness and gardening skills, guided by caring Extension volunteers and staff.