June 15, 2017 During one of our "Are You Smarter Than Polly" contests we learned 1 in 4 teens think cheese comes from a plant. Even more thought tomatoes grew underground. Understanding how and where their food comes from, is an important part of a child's development. The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension have a suggestion on the perfect way to teach them.
June 8, 2017 It's like the "which came first joke" the chicken or the egg. Tent caterpillars come from Gypsy Moths or become them anyway. The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension have noticed a few on the apple trees and suggest you check your trees too.
June 6, 2017 Remember turning 21? The celebration will be nearly as big as the the Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension host their annual Herb & Flower Festival for the 21st time, June 17.
May 4, 2017 They say no two snowflakes are alike and you could nearly say the same thing about tulips. Few flowers come in a bigger variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension have some tips on growing them.
April 27, 2017 One of spring's early beauties are beginning to show their colors. Hyacinth's are usually planted in the fall and not only bring early colors, but great fragrances outdoors and indoors. The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say they make a great gift this time of the year..
April 20, 2017 A portion of our front lawn was once the road, so even getting weeds to grow is challenging. If you have a similar situation in your lawn or garden, the Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say you should meet Hens and Chicken. Not the animal, the plant.
April 13, 2017 When you think Easter and flowers; lilies, daffodils, tulips and even daisies come to mind. However the Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension think you shouldn't overlook the Easter Cactus. A hearty plant even Polly would have trouble killing.
April 6, 2017 The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension hit for the cycle with the 4th in a series of growing your own herbs. This we get schooled on Thyme, what could be called the Super Herb.
March 31, 2017 When the Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension are done we'll have a kitchen full of fresh herbs. Their series on growing your own herbs continues with Sage.
March 23, 2017 The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension continue their series on growing your own herbs. This week it's rosemary; a versatile, aromatic plant that has benefits to add for every room in the house.
March 16, 2017 Just to take your mind of the record setting Winter Storm Stella, let's think birds and butterflies. The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say growing parsley will do that and provide you a delicious herb too.
February 23, 2017 Not many are complaining about forecast temperatures near 60 for the next 48 hours. The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension aren't complaining either, but they do suggest you check on tubers you stored at the end of last season.
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