Master Gardeners of Venango County

Developing a landscape plan can seem like a daunting task. So many things to think about. Whether it is new construction or renovating an existing…

Do you have an interest in gardening, a willingness to learn more about horticulture, and a strong desire to educate the community? The Penn State…

Water-efficient gardening includes seven basic principles that are easy to employ while they increase the value of your home, plus save you time, water and…

Birds can be found everywhere – parks, lakes, forests, cities, even your own backyard; however, birds are finding our homes less and less appealing. The…

The dog days of summer can be tough on your vegetables. Even heat-loving plants like tomatoes and peppers might need a little extra care during…

One of the most important ways you can help pollinators is by provisioning your yard with plants that provide pollen and nectar. To attract butterflies,…

Here are some helpful hints on ways to make your garden a pet safe and beautiful space. After 22 years in the military, it is…

This plant list provides a good starting point to help you become familiar with some native plants that are good for rain gardens. Most of…

Rain gardens are a simple and resourceful way to use the stormwater from your gutters productively as a garden. In its most simple design, a…

The deer population in Pennsylvania is on the rise. And as land development increases, deer are frequently found in areas densely populated by humans. Deer…

Venango County Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer gardening-related questions through this Blog site , Facebook at “Venango County Master Gardeners,” email at venangomg@psu.edu,…