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Year-Round Gardening

Year-Round Gardening gives basic gardening tips throughout the year. The instructional clips feature Penn State Extension Educators and Master Gardeners.

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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

 

Tips for Freezing Fruits and Vegetables

Freezing can be an easy and hassle-free way to preserve your fruits and vegetables from your garden.

11/3/23 | 4m 1s

 

Harvesting Winter Squash

Winter squash are generally harvested in the fall before Halloween, and there are some tell-tale signs for when they're ready.

10/18/23 | 2m 26s

 

The Science of Canning

Canning is a tried-and-true method of preserving and storing vegetables and fruit you grew in your garden.

9/29/23 | 3m 16s

 

Cool Season Vegetables

Even though we’re in the midst of summer, now is a good time to start planning your cool season vegetables.

9/16/23 | 2m 13s

 

Identifying Weeds

Learn to identify weeds and keep them out of your garden.

9/1/23 | 3m 45s

 

Staking Tomato Plants

If you’re growing tomatoes, staking or trellising the plants can improve air flow, reduce the risk of blight and free up garden space.

8/11/23 | 2m 38s

 

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How to Water Your Lawn

Watering your lawn properly is vital for the health of your grass. Here are some basic tips for lawn irrigation.

7/28/23 | 2m 51s

 

Planning a Pollinator Garden

Learn tips on planting a vibrant pollinator garden from Master Gardener Lisa Schneider.

7/21/23 | 5m 12s

 

Native Plants for Beginners

Master Gardener Lisa Schneider explains the how-to (and why-to) of gardening with native plants.

6/30/23 | 3m 56s

 

Warm Season Vegetables

Tips for planting vegetables like tomatoes, squash and corn that thrive in warmer temperatures.

6/28/23 | 3m 21s

 

 

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