Year-Round Gardening

Host Tom Butzler standing in front of images of live Christmas trees.

Living Christmas Trees

Learn to choose, care for & replant a living Christmas tree.

12/11/24 | 5m 12s

Images of ingredient bags to make potting mix, including perlite, vermiculite and peat moss.

Make Your Own Potting Mix

Learn to make your own potting mix to grow plants indoors or on your deck. It's a simple recipe, though it lacks an ingredient you might expect to be included: soil.

12/3/24 | 2m 53s

Herbs in planting trays under grow lights.

Growing Herbs Indoors

Learn the basics of growing your own herbs in your home. We’ll go over what herbs grow well in doors, proper planting, and more.

11/14/24 | 4m 45s

A gardener taking a cutting from a plant with a pair of pruning shears.

Grow Herbs from Cuttings

See how simple it can be to take a cutting from a friend or from your garden and learn quick tips to ensure your new plant thrives.

10/24/24 | 2m 46s

Close up of hands holding pruning shears trimming a plant.

Harvesting & Preserving Herbs

Have a bumper crop of rosemary, basil or oregano? Learn quick tips for harvesting and preserving garden herbs.

10/4/24 | 6m 6s

Integrated Pest Management

Learn pesticide alternatives to keep your gardening free from pests & weeds.

8/28/24 | 2m 56s

A diagram showing tree branches and tree trimming equipment.

Tree Pruning Tips

Quick tips for trimming trees to avoid damage, including the three-cut method.

8/12/24 | 3m 6s

Year-Round Gardening host Tom Butzler standing next to an enlarged image of a tick.

Tick Protection & Lyme Disease Prevention

Tips to protect yourself from ticks and Lyme disease in the woods and in your own yard.

7/26/24 | 5m 9s

Plant Potting Basics

Learn quick tips for potting plants from Penn State Extension's Tom Butzler.

7/2/24 | 3m 7s

Host Lisa Schneider standing in front of a blue and green background.

Soft Landings: Getting Started with Mulch Alternatives

Tired of mulch? Learn to use these wildlife-friendly alternatives in your landscaping, including a trick to put your old cardboard boxes to good use.

5/31/24 | 2m 41s

Soft Landings: Say No to the Mulch Volcano

Soft landings are a great alternative to that big pile of mulch many people put under their trees. Watch to find out more.

5/29/24 | 3m 19s

Lawn fertilizing equipment on a green lawn.

Tips for Fertilizing Your Lawn

Learn how to keep your lawn vibrant through the summer with fertilizer.

5/3/24 | 3m 21s

A cartoon image of soil with plants growing out of it.

Soil Testing

Ready to plant? Don't forget to test your soil pH.

4/26/24 | 2m 50s

The back of a seed packet with a map of the United States highlighted with a yellow rectangle.

Tips for Reading Seed Packets

A seed packet doesn't just hold your seeds – it also tells you vital information to help your plants thrive.

4/23/24 | 2m 42s

Lisa Schneider from Penn State extension standing before a green and blue background with a hovering photograph of seed catalogs for gardening.

Plan Your Garden with Seed Catalogs

The avalanche of seed catalogs is well underway. Here are some tips for getting your garden started.

3/29/24 | 4m 3s

Rick Kralj from Penn State Extension standing in a blue shirt before a blue and green background.

Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables

Quick tips on how to dehydrate fruits and vegetables.

2/27/24 | 4m 36s

Picking the Best Christmas Tree

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Penn State Extension's Tom Butzler gives tips for how to pick the right tree for the holiday season.

12/12/23 | 3m 41s

Winter Container Gardening

Container gardens are a great way to garden indoors during the winter months, or in spaces like an apartment complex, where you might not have room for a conventional garden.

11/28/23 | 4m 12s