master gardeners

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension are always offering free gardening advice through classes and hotlines.  Their latest advice is ordering seed and nursery catalogs, it's like getting free educational text books.

If you think birds are as important as flowers and shrubs to your backyard this is right up your alley.  The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension are helping organize The Great Backyard Bird Count and want your help.

While the African Violet may not be the first flower that pops into your head when thinking holidays, few flowers have an association with as many holidays and traditions. They are a little finicky to grow, but with tips from the Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension you can bring on the purple..

Polly and I just had a conversation about this while looking at what would be a beautiful scenic view in spring, summer or fall.  If the dull colors of winter have you down, the Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension say add some indoor green.

Your ability to control the environment makes growing indoor house plants easier. Unfortunately that also benefits the growth of pests, plus a lack of "natural predators" means they can multiply quickly.  The Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension offer some tips on keeping house plants healthy and looking good.

It may be cold, snowy and windy; but, that doesn't mean you can't escape to your happy place, the garden.   Seed catalogs are out making it the perfect time to make some gardening New Year's Resolutions.  And as always, the Master Gardeners at Cornell Cooperative Extension are here with some tips.