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

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

This section of our website includes 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

Join Master Gardener Volunteers for Live On-Line Zoom Classes

Get Ready, Safe Pesticide Use, Composting, Growing Vegetables & Small Fruit

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.

2020 Vegetable Varieties

Check out this list from Cornell's Garden-Based Learning Program to see what varieties they recommend as being well-suited to NY State gardens this year!