From Saturday, July 5th 2025
LINKS:
Email Tom Butzler at tmb124@psu.edu
Penn State Extension Blair County
Penn State Master Gardeners of Blair County on Facebook
University of Maryland Planting Guide
Pennsylvania Plant Hardiness Zones
From Saturday, January 17th 2026
Walt Young's column appears three times a month in the weekend edition of the Altoona Mirror
Pennsylvania Turkey Survey (Through March 15th)
John Kennedy Chapter #045 - Trout Unlimited - Facebook
Questions for Walt? Email doug@lightnerradio.com
From May 2nd 2022 - www.wrta.com
Tom Butzler is a Horticulture Educator with Penn State Cooperative Extension, Clinton County (Lock Haven)
An update from Master Gardener Tom Ford, who is fighting Leukemia: "The doctor expects the impact of the chemotherapy on my system to be cumulative with me feeling worse each time. If for some reason I weather the second round well, I may be able get back sooner, but for right now I am focusing on getting through the next two rounds of chemo. Tom Butzler and I stay in touch regularly and I will keep him apprised. Thank the listeners for their prayers and kind thoughts as I go through this."
To report a Spotted Lanternfly Sighting - CLICK HERE
For help with Bees in Central PA CLICK HERE
The Blair County Master Gardeners Garden Line is open Tuesdays from 10am to 2pm through October. Call 814-940-5996. Walk-in questions are also welcome Tuesday (same times) at the Blair County Cooperative Extension Office, 266 Aviation Way in Martinsburg
From Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Walt Young's column appears three times a month in the weekend edition of the Altoona Mirror
The 18th Annual Wild Game Feast will be Saturday, March 15th at Altoona Alliance Church. Doors open at 4; Dinner starts at 5.
Special Guest Speaker is Jim "The BearMan" VanSteenhouse. Donation is $20, and tickets are available by calling 814-944-0171 or at the church, 3220 Pleasant Valley Blvd in Altoona.
Click HERE for TheBearMan's website
