Master Gardeners of Venango County

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,…

Imagine sharing your yard with thousands of teenaged periodical cicadas! These fascinating insects have been harmlessly feeding on tree roots for the past seventeen years….

Powdery mildew occurs on many different flowers, woody ornamentals and trees. Several different genera of fungi cause powdery mildew. Although usually one genus specifically attacks…

Approximately three-quarters of our major food crops are pollinated. Here we will look at how wild bees provide insurance against ongoing honey bee losses. Honeybees…

Constructing a container garden isn’t about doing everything perfectly. In fact, there is no right way to create a container garden. It is more about…

As people are forced to spend more time at home and existing concerns about the food supply chain grow, it is natural for homeowners to…

Gardens can be beautiful and provide beneficial edibles in the same space. Learn the philosophy behind edible landscaping and specific suggestions of how to incorporate…

Tomatoes are probably the #1 container vegetable that interests gardeners after herbs. Based on our trial programs in 2008 and 2009, there are some excellent…

In this article, you will find information that will allow you to maximize your garden space and yield by employing a few simple strategies —…

In the United States, over 24 million acres of lawn surround our homes. As suburban development continues to spread into open and forested land alike,…

The Master Gardeners of Venango County held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 4. The speakers were Rachel Luther, a nutritionist who spoke about the…

Learn how to create new garden beds without removing current vegetation and digging up the soil. The amount of work usually associated with creating a…

As spring temperatures warm up, many of us begin to think about yardwork and greening up that dormant winter lawn. Before you venture out to…

When you are thinking about spring projects, consider some tips to enhance water quality and manage stormwater. Spring has just arrived, which means thousands of…

The following suggestions will help you to successfully plant fruit trees. Time of planting: Dormant fruit trees can be planted in the spring as soon…

Congratulations to our six Master Gardener graduates who successfully completed the forty-hour Penn State Extension Master Gardener Educational Program on March 4, 2021. The graduates…

Plant rhubarb in spring or early fall, then be patient. Once established, rhubarb will provide a harvest for many years and is an attractive addition…

When considering starting your plants from seed, it is useful to know what information is found on the seed packet. When deciding what to plant…

Colorful catalogs arrive in the dead of winter and tempt us to start our plants from seed. Here are some tips for choosing and starting…

With some planning, you can grow your own vegetables at home. This article describes how to start a vegetable garden. Have you resolved to start…

Penn State Master Gardeners of Venango County would like to make everyone aware of the importance of preventing poisoning in our homes and community. We…

This educational blog is a series of informative articles from the Penn State Master Gardeners volunteers plus news concerning our group and their activities. Master…