Penn State Master Gardeners of Blair County

Penn State Master Gardeners of Blair County The mission of the Penn State MG program is to support the Penn State Cooperative Extension by utilizing research-based information to educate the public.

Who we are
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by the Penn State Cooperative Extension. Once they complete their training, Master Gardeners help the Extension better serve the home gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, working with 4-H horticultural projects, participating in civic beautification, maintaining demonstration gardens, teaching plant sciences and horticultur

e, maintaining this web site, and in many other ways. Master Gardeners are willing and able to educate individuals and groups in gardening topics such as plant selection, composting, soil improvement, pest control, vegetable and flower gardening, pruning, and more.

Dealing with Powdery Mildew? 🌿Learn about the conditions that favor powdery mildew, how to recognize the symptoms, and w...
06/08/2026

Dealing with Powdery Mildew? 🌿

Learn about the conditions that favor powdery mildew, how to recognize the symptoms, and ways to manage and prevent it in your garden. Check ou these informative articles on the subject.

Powdery mildew occurs on many different flowers, woody ornamentals and trees.

Learning something new is always fun, even when it's outside your usual interests! 🐝The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service rec...
06/08/2026

Learning something new is always fun, even when it's outside your usual interests! 🐝

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently designated 1.5 million acres of critical habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee. Want to learn more about these important pollinators? Check out the Bumble Bee Atlas and discover how you can help track and protect native bumble bees! Check this out https://xerces.org/news/organizational-news/us-fish-wildlife-service-designates-15-million-acres-of-critical-habitat?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOUqRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6lVP5jS-izdRo2h6kBohNtWUTKjqHyFDX4hUZJ72B5eVUALIC5sdG-4tjls_aem_lry8JzkcAMCPuR3k995jCQ

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a historic decision to designate more than 1.5 million acres of critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee. The species was first petitioned for listing by the Xerces Society in 2013.

Companion planting is a hot topic this time of year! 🌼🥕🌿Did you know certain plants can help each other grow? From attra...
06/06/2026

Companion planting is a hot topic this time of year! 🌼🥕🌿

Did you know certain plants can help each other grow? From attracting pollinators to helping deter pests, companion planting has been used by gardeners for generations.

Clint Harwig, a Penn State Master Gardener from Adams County, offers insight into this age-old gardening method and shares helpful tips for planning your garden naturally.

At its core, companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together so they can benefit one another.

It’s a great time to direct sow cucumbers in your garden! 🌱From crisp slicing cucumbers to crunchy pickling varieties, t...
06/02/2026

It’s a great time to direct sow cucumbers in your garden! 🌱

From crisp slicing cucumbers to crunchy pickling varieties, there are so many types to choose from. Cucumbers love warm soil and sunny spaces, making them a perfect addition to your summer garden. The University of Maryland Extensions provides growing information for one of summers favorites. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-cucumbers-home-garden/

Whether you have a large garden or just a few containers, growing cucumbers can be a fun and tasty way to enjoy the season!

How to grow cucumbers in a home garden and how to diagnose common problems with cucumbers

What’s That Crazy Thing Growing in My Landscaping? 👀🍄From Bird’s Nest Fungus to slime mold and other unusual garden surp...
06/01/2026

What’s That Crazy Thing Growing in My Landscaping? 👀🍄

From Bird’s Nest Fungus to slime mold and other unusual garden surprises, this interesting article explores some of the strange things you might spot growing in your mulch this season.

To learn more about things growing in your Landscape take a few minutes and read this article https://extension.psu.edu/what-is-growing-in-my-landscape-mulch-mushrooms-slime-molds-and-fungus by
Donald D. Davis, Ph.D.
Former Professor
Pennsylvania State University
Larry Kuhns
Retired Professor of Ornamental Horticulture
Pennsylvania State University

This article describes four common types of fungi growing in landscape mulches in the eastern United States: mushrooms, slime molds, bird's nest fungus, and the artillery fungus.

Want to Grow Better Tomatoes? 🍅Learn how to plant and nurture healthy tomato plants in your garden! This helpful article...
05/30/2026

Want to Grow Better Tomatoes? 🍅

Learn how to plant and nurture healthy tomato plants in your garden! This helpful article includes tips on fertilizing, watering, mulching, and supporting your tomato plants for a successful growing season.

Learn how to plant and nurture tomato plants in your garden. This article includes advice on fertilizing, irrigating, mulching, and supporting tomato plants.

It's National Compost Day ♻️🌿Celebrate National Compost Day by turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into “black gold” f...
05/29/2026

It's National Compost Day ♻️🌿

Celebrate National Compost Day by turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into “black gold” for your garden! Composting is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste and improve soil health at home.

In this helpful article, you’ll learn simple tips for maintaining a healthy compost pile.

This article provides key information on how to start and maintain your own compost bin at home.

No big yard? No problem! 🌼🌿You don’t need a large garden space to grow something beautiful and productive.Erin Kinley, ...
05/27/2026

No big yard? No problem! 🌼🌿

You don’t need a large garden space to grow something beautiful and productive.

Erin Kinley, Penn Stae Master Gardener Coordinator shares practical ideas for gardening in patios, balconies, and other small spaces—proving that even the tiniest areas can become thriving green spaces. 🌱✨

From container gardens and vertical planters to herbs, flowers, and compact vegetables, small-space gardening is all about making the most of what you have. 🪴

With the right plants and a little creativity, your patio or balcony can become a vibrant, living garden retreat!

Provides tips for gardening on patios, balconies, and other small areas.

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