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Rains came down and floods came up | News, Sports, Jobs

By Leah Fronk Horticulture Educator Penn State Extension, Juniata County Many farmers and gardeners across the Northeast United States are experiencing flooding this summer. After a very dry spring, the rainfall in recent weeks has been welcomed, wished for, and now we wonder “is this too much rain?” In some parts of the Northeast, the […]

Strawberries, weather and weed control after harvest | News, Sports, Jobs

Leah Fronk Horticulture Educator Penn State Extension Juniata County Reading the most recent weather outlook from the Penn State Climate Office, long range guidance suggests seasonal temperatures and precipitation above normal for the remainder of July. The precipitation is a welcome change for most parts of the state that were in a deficit, or […]

Do Berries Ripen After You Pick Them? - Franklin County Free Press

By: Leah Fronk, Penn State Extension Horticulture Educator Local strawberries are here, in-season, right now!  But the answer to the title question is…no, strawberries will not ripen after you pick them. All berries: strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are best when picked fully ripe.  In Pennsylvania and much of the east coast, we prefer our strawberries […]

Do berries open after being picked? | News, Sports, Jobs

Calendar | News, Sports, Jobs - The Sentinel

The Sentinel offers nonprofit and other community organizations an opportunity to promote upcoming events for free in the community calendar for three days before the event. Events requiring reservations may be promoted for up to two weeks before the reservation deadline. Events that require a purchase from a for-profit business, even if a donation is […]