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Ornamental plantings of holly in Pennsylvania are often damaged by leafmining pests. The native holly leafminer only feeds on the foliage of American holly.

Greenhouse production may be year-round and can provide valuable cash flow throughout the year.

Earn pesticide credits and network with peers at this annual conference.

La comunicación es un factor importante en la eficiencia de la operación de cualquier lugar de trabajo.

Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta L.) is one of the first broadleaf weeds to appear in home lawns, parks, and other turf areas during early spring.

Green industry professionals are invited to join us for professional development and networking opportunities.

Join Penn State Extension, Penn State Research, and the State Floriculture Advisory Board for another great meeting and pesticide credits.

Build a foundation of knowledge about safe and proper handling and use of pesticides, and prepare for the certified pesticide applicator's exam for Core and Cats. 06, 07, and 23.

Constructing a container garden isn't about doing everything perfectly. In fact, there is no right way to create a container garden.

Most modern African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) bloom throughout the year without much effort on the grower's part.

Here we share the benefits and drawbacks of 4 compost production methods, as well as 6 straightforward tips for using compost.

Earn Cat. PC, 06, 18, and 23 credits while you learn about pest and disease control, causes of environmental stressors, and more.

Since 1936 the Penn State Flower Trials evaluates plant performance and provides tours and information for commercial growers and gardeners.

Join Sinclair Adam Jr. and Krystal Snyder to see which of the 2022 Flower Trials are holding up near the end of the season.

One of my favorite teachers was Mr. de la Peña, who taught 6th grade.

A two-day intensive workshop created to guide landscape business operators on how to create profitable installation bids.

Pest management information on ornamental plants and turfgrass pests will be covered at this informative school.

Join Sinclair Adam Jr. and Krystal Snyder for what's looking great in 2022!

Learn identification features of 35 bulbs, corms, tubers, and rhizomes of the Northeast and their botanical names and landscape usage. Earn PCH credits.

Join Sinclair Adam Jr. and Krystal Snyder for as they review various foliage plants from the 2022 Flower Trials.

Landscapers learn identification features of 90 common herbaceous plants of the Northeast and how to understand their botanical names and landscape usage. Earn PCH credits.

If you ask most greenhouse growers to name the biggest pest challenge in their greenhouse, they will point to thrips as the pest that keeps them on their toes.

Landscapers learn identification features of 60 common annual and biennial plants of the Northeast and how to understand their botanical names and landscape usage. Earn PCH credits.

Being able to see small insects or fungal fruiting bodies up close often helps me diagnose a plant problem. Recently, I was at a tree nursery and the owner showed me scale insects on a red maple tree twig.

Learn about selected native trees, shrubs, and forbs that can enhance habitat in various sites within home landscapes. Hopefully, you'll be inspired to go learn more about landscaping with natives!