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Penn State Extension Master Gardeners

The Penn State Master Gardener volunteer program supports the outreach mission of Penn State Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate the public and our communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship.

Getting to know your yard’s microclimates

July 3, 2022 by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners
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By Debby Luquette Microclimates are smaller areas with features that cause local conditions to deviate from the average.When I moved to Adams County and began a new gardening adventure, there was some information I wanted to know about what growing conditions to expect. There are several things that one can readily find out by searching

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Phone in to Penn State Extension for free gardening advice

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners
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Master Gardener Hotline in Adams County By Pam Haze is a Penn State Master Gardener from Adams County. Like everyone else, I am awaiting warmer weather to begin gardening in earnest. I’ve learned that gardeners here in Adams County are a hardy bunch that grow bountiful flowers and vegetables despite less than optimum weather conditions

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Spring Bulbs and Perennials Make Perfect Companions

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners
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By Carolyn Black April is one of my favorite months of the year. The days become longer, the temperatures are typically in the 60’s and 70’s, and we are blessed with April showers. The birds serenade one another, and the peepers provide a chorus of chirping to welcome spring. After seeing the whites, grays, and

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