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Explore tips, tools, and classes to help you care for your home and garden—inside and out. CCE Oneida offers resources on landscaping, pest management, lead safety, water conservation, home maintenance, and more. You’ll also find guidance on personal finances and consumer issues to support everyday living.

Visit the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens, open daily from dawn to dusk, and check out our upcoming Master Gardener events and educational displays throughout the county.

Where will the Master Gardener Volunteers be in July?

Saturday, July 12 - North Star Orchards - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Blueberry Education Display and MGV Booth

Tuesday, July 15 - CCE Oneida in Oriskany - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - "Project GNBee" with Professor Bryan N. Danforth - RSVP to Holly by 7/11 hlw2@cornell.edu OR (315) 736-3394 x 125

Wednesday, July 16 - CCE Oneida in Oriskany - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Garden Open House

Adult syrphid fly on a flower.

Beneficial Insects

This 5-page booklet from Michigan State University describes how to attract beneficial insects to your garden by planting native flowering plants.

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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug on leaf

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.

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CCE-Schuyler Community Gardens 2009 cabbage, lettuce, celery, onions

Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Our Fact Sheets will help you decide what plants and varieties to grow in your home gardens, and how to grow them successfully!

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close-up photo of soil after tilling

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.

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The clitellum or collar of the jumping worm goes all the way around the body and is smooth. The worms are very active and have a sheen to them. When disturbed, the jumping worm (amyhthas agretis) will actively trash and flip, slither snake-like, and may shed their tails.

Jumping Worms!

This invasive pest alters the structure and chemistry of the soil, and can damage lawns, landscapes and even the forest understory habitat. Learn to identify them here.

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Exotic Bush Honeysuckles

Invasive Plants

Many plants that are now considered invasive started out as popular garden ornamentals. Learn more about what plants to avoid in your garden.

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Home and Garden Hotline
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homeandgarden@cornell.edu
315-736-3394 x333

Last updated July 10, 2025

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Do You Have Gardening Questions?

CCE Oneida Home & Garden

Call 315-736-3394 ext. 333

Leave your name, number, and a brief question. Calls are monitored weekdays 8 am-3 pm and answered in the order they come in.

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Become a Master Gardener Volunteer

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Grow your skills and give back! Master Gardener Volunteers receive training in gardening, composting, pruning, plant care, and more—then share that knowledge with the community.

Interested? Contact Holly Wise at 315-736-3394 ext. 125 to learn about the next training.

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