master gardeners

With temperatures cracking 90 in recent days and June rolling around on the calendar; it's hard to believe frost is still possible.  But CNY'ers know Mother Nature can be really fickle.  The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say parts of Madison and Northern Oneida counties are still susceptible to a late chill.

Pansies may be the perfect flower for CNY.  They like cooler temperatures and grow in sun or shade.  The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say they have a great history too.

Our cool nights are not only keeping farmers and gardeners from planting it's also holding back lawn work. Overnight lows in the 50's are coming soon and that marks the perfect time to start reseeding or repairing bald spots. The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension have some tips on creating a lush, green yard.

While some sunshine and clear skies are a welcome sight, it also means some cold night time temperatures.  While there's not an official 'Frost Advisory' in place, temps will fall to near freezing tonight.  Here's how to protect your plants and shrubs.

Want one of those beautifully landscaped homes you see in the magazines?  Everyone who drives by will checking out your great arrangement of colors and landscaping with these tips from The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Until playing "Golf in the Woods" this past weekend I never realized just how concerned many people are about ticks.  Can you make a "tick free" zone around your home? Cornell Cooperative Extension has some tips.

Another cold start to the day reminds us why we are still in the planning stages of gardening.  The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say making a plan can save time and make a healthier garden.

Over the past few days we've discussed gardening and how it's not quite time to work the soil.  The threat of frost still exists and dirt is too wet for tending.  Now is the time to prepare the plan for your plot.  The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say the 1st step is determining the purpose of your garden.

The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension have reminded us it's too early to plant the garden.  While we wait for the soil to warm up, we can be getting a better idea on what kind of soil is in our garden.  Nothing may be more important to ensure a spectacular season.

With a run of great weather coming over the next few days, you may be tempted to get in the garden. The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say don't go just yet. The experts do offer some tips on what you should be doing now to get ready.

Nothing started an argument between my parents, like Dad pruning the rose bushes. Mom would swear he killed them, but they always came back in full bloom.  The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension will help you avoid that argument with a "hands on" pruning experience this Saturday.

Despite temperatures being in the 50's true CNY'ers know that spring hasn't officially sprung.  In fact we could even see a little snow this coming weekend.  That means bird lovers will need to continue to offer some food for them.  The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension offer a tip on making your own.