Penn State Master Gardeners of Lancaster County

Many people give and receive spring bulbs in pots as Easter gifts. If you're enjoying some of these in your home, be sure to keep the soil damp but not soggy ti...ll the flowers are done blooming. Then you can dead head the flowers but be sure to keep the leaves on. Then you can plant the bulbs with leaves still attached outside in a well drained location with some sun. You should be enjoying your flowers for years to come! See more

Garden Hotline LIVE returns in just a few weeks! Registration will be open soon, but in the meantime, we want to hear from you! Comment here with your spring ga...rdening questions that you'd like to see our panelists answer on our April 9 webinar. If you have lots of photos and details for a specific problem, you can also submit it to us through our Online Questionnaire: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fbKDzHz5bNgknj New to this group or unfamiliar with Garden Hotline LIVE? That's ok! Check out our most recent article here for more info: https://extension.psu.edu/garden-hotline-live-2021-schedule See more

Get ready to say goodbye to winter! Check out our gardening tips for early spring. https://extension.psu.edu//march-native-plant-garden-proje

https://rebrand.ly/Landscape On March 24 at 7 PM join presenter Diane Oleson for the ZOOM webinar Functional Landscape Design. This presentation discusses ou...r current landscaping practices and is a case study of practices adopted in a traditional suburban yard. This webinar is part of a free series of events sponsored by The Penn State York County Master Gardeners in collaboration with C3 (Community Conservation Committee) and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. See more

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners answer garden questions through a live webinar on the second Friday of every month. Find out how to submit and hear answers to indoor plant questions this fall and winter. Find out how: https://bityl.co/49ow #GardenHotline

Learn to garden smarter not harder. Our gardening experts will discuss tips and tricks on keeping your garden easy yet beautiful so gardeners of all ages can enjoy the benefits! Wed., Nov. 4, 2020 (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) More information and registration at https://extension.psu.edu/corner-of-the-garden-gardening-as #gardening

Join us for this fun and informative overview of both open and closed terrariums, including terrarium history, construction, design, and maintenance. Wed., Nov. 4, 2020 (7:00 PM - 8:15 PM ET) More information and registration for this webinar at https://extension.psu.edu/creating-your-own-terrarium-its-e

Learn how to overwinter plants such as palms, cannas, elephant ears, and coleus. https://extension.psu.edu/tropical-plants-to-overwinter #OverwinterTropicalPlants

It's a good time to assess the perennials in your garden that need division. Learn more at https://extension.psu.edu/fall-is-a-great-time-to-divide-pe #DividePerennials

The end-of-season cleanup is an important time, not only to get the chores done, but to rethink your garden plans and be inspired by possibilities that you haven't yet tried. Oct. 28, 2020 (7:00 pm - 8:15 pm) Additional information and registration at: https://extension.psu.edu/putting-your-garden-to-bed-webinar

Here are some tips to help you avoid spreading spotted lanternfly and be in compliance with the PA Dept. of Agriculture regulations. https://bityl.co/3zUc #SpottedLanternfly

Moving firewood long distances can spread invasive forest pests hidden in or on the wood. Your firewood choices matter, and you can help slow the spread of these tree-killing pests. Find out more at https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/firewood-month/ #firewood #invasiveinsects

Your family and friends will enjoy stunning images of Pennsylvania gardens and nature all year long with a Penn State Extension Master Gardener calendar! The 2021 Master Gardener calendar features over 50 photos and monthly gardening insights written by experienced Master Gardeners. The calendar was designed by Judy Ross, Master Gardener from Lehigh County, and the photographs were taken by Master Gardeners across Pennsylvania. Place your order by December 14 for delivery in time for the holidays! $10 https://extension.psu.edu/master-gardener-calendar #2021GardenCalendar #2021garden

Lois Miklas, Lancaster County Master Gardener Coordinator, shared these helpful hints for preparing your garden for the winter season.

Botanical art draws together art and science in this time-honored genre. Document your fall garden and begin a year of garden sketches with this webinar. Oct 21, 2020 starts @ 7 PM. Additional information and registration at: https://extension.psu.edu/fall-garden-observations-beginnin

Learn how to successfully transition your houseplants back inside for the winter season. https://extension.psu.edu/bringing-houseplants-indoors #Houseplants

Did you know the woodchuck (Marmota monax)also known as the groundhog or whistle pigis one of the largest members of the squirrel family and is closely related to other North American marmots. https://fbook.cc/3GDk