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Master Gardener Blogs

Penn State Master Gardeners are a terrific source of information and motivation for any gardener. Here is a fantastic blog from themorningcall.com featuring local master gardeners from Lehigh and Northampton counties. You'll have a chance to read their advice about gardening in the Lehigh Valley, ask them questions and connect to tons of great resources for your garden. http://blogs.mcall.com/master_gardeners/

Best Gardening Site

For more than 60 years, Rodale Inc. has been providing tips and advice for the backyard gardener through Organic Gardening magazine and books. Based in the heart of the Lehigh Valley in Emmaus, Rodale is a leader in research and commitment to backyard gardeners worldwide. Make this site the one you rely on most for gardening solutions. http://www.organicgardening.com/

Best Community Gardening Site

The American Community Gardening Association is the most valuable resource any community gardener could possibly ask for. The more time you spend on this site, the more you'll find to help your current or future garden. http://www.communitygarden.org/

Penn State Master Gardeners

Trained volunteers are available locally to assist you in all aspects of planning, planting and caring for your gardens. This link below will take you to some useful information on growing specific vegetables, soil testing, composting and the Penn State horticulture website. http://extension.psu.edu/livingbetter/grow_food.html

Guia Para Plantar y Transplantar Verduras

http://consumerhorticulture.psu.edu/files/veg_plant_spanish.pdf

City News

Lots of good things are happening in Lehigh Valley's city neighborhoods. Here's a very useful blog that will keep you up-to-date on good things happening in Allentown. http://allentowngoodnews.blogspot.com/

Videos From YouTube

There are a wide assortment of videos on YouTube that you may find of interest when you are considering starting a community garden. Here are a few that our members have recommended:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydrALNfsm6o