You can make non-toxic home cleaning products with lemons, baking soda & vinegar.

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Lead based paint is found in many older homes. Learn about the risks here.

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Do you have a well? Visit our fact sheets on how to keep your well water safe and good-tasting!

Home & Garden

CCE Oneida County Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens

Open Daylight Hours Seven Days a Week.

Please follow all COVID-19 Guidelines when visiting the gardens.

Find information and resources on topics related to the physical aspects of your home and garden, including indoor air quality, landscaping, lead poisoning prevention, water conservation, water purity, home maintenance, and repairs, and more. We also provide information, resources, and classes in the areas of personal financial management and consumer issues.

Online Garden Training via zoom meetings

Watch our local Master Gardener Classes on our YouTube channel.

Click the Youtube icon at the bottom left of this page to visit!

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is native to Asia, and was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2001. It produces an unpleasant smell indoors, and can damage shade and fruit trees, vegetables and legumes.

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT Herb and Flower Festival Coming June 2022!

Festival details will be provided closer to the start date.

Soils & Climate

Your garden soil and our local climate have a big impact on every aspect of growing plants. Find resources here on soil texture, organic matter, soil testing and more.

Last updated August 3, 2021