Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Huntingdon County

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We are sad to hear the passing of beloved children’s author, Eric Carle. His artwork and words highlighted the beauty of some of nature’s smallest creatures. (Photo by Jennifer A. Lin of Gaby Rodrigues and The Very Hungry Caterpillar)

We have received a few question regarding this plant, seen along roadsides and in some back yards. This plant is highly poisonous to livestock and humans and great care should be taken when handling it to get rid of it. https://extension.psu.edu/poison-hemlock-identification

You are seeing these just about now here in south central PA!

From a friend who lives in an urban area and has transformed his gardens. The value of compost! Good story!

Photo: Parlons-en. **EDIT** I have been reliably informed that this picture is actually an extremely brilliant pice of paper craft by the artist Rogan Brown. If... you look him up you can see more incredible art work like this. It was never my intention to mislead anyone as I took the picture at face value. He clearly takes his vision from nature. See more

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Houseplant Master Class series will start Jan 19 and continue through Mar 2. Here is the list of every registration site ...for each class. They are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:15 pm. Each class is a separation registration so you can choose the ones you like best. I think you will like all of them, so sign up today! Space is limited to 500. Click below to register, or call 1-877-345-0691. Jan 19 Houseplant Basics: https://extension.psu.edu/houseplant-master-class-houseplan Jan 26 Focus on Foliage: https://extension.psu.edu/houseplant-master-class-houseplan Feb 2 Focus on Flowers: https://extension.psu.edu/houseplant-master-class-specialty Feb 9 Propagation: https://extension.psu.edu/houseplant-master-class-propagati Feb 16 Troubleshooting Problems: https://extension.psu.edu/houseplant-master-class-troublesh Feb 23 Orchids: https://extension.psu.edu/houseplant-master-class-understan Mar 2 Hobby Greenhouse: https://extension.psu.edu/houseplant-master-class-what-is-a See more

May the New Year bring us all to safety.

Karen Smith, a very talented photographer, has shared stunning, educational, and unusual photographs throughout the year, many through the FB group, Pennsylvani...a Native Plant Society. She gave me permission to share this one, which is magical! Thank you, Karen Smith, for your generosity all year! Her notes: A crystalline pine tree enclosed in a tiny frozen droplet hanging from the needle of my favorite native conifer, the eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)