Erin Negley

LNP; LancasterOnline • 22nd August 2025

History you can eat: Why the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is growing tomatoes

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania tells the story of railroading in Pennsylvania. Now the story includes living history with the victory garden’s heirloom crops.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 15th August 2025

Here's how to create winning floral arrangements for local fairs: tips from the judges

Tips for blue-ribbon plants

LNP; LancasterOnline • 8th August 2025

Here's where to find 8 sunflower fields in the Lancaster County region in 2025

If "go sunflower-picking" is on your bucket list, there are plenty of options.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 22nd July 2025

Burpee’s gardens in Bucks County are open to the public one day only; here’s what you need to know

A rare chance to tour the Burpee farm is coming up. And it's free!

LNP; LancasterOnline • 27th June 2025

How well do you know fireflies? Test your lightning bug knowledge with this quiz

You love fireflies but how well do you know them?

LNP; LancasterOnline • 13th June 2025

Tour 7 gardens in Marietta, including one with its own railroad [photos]

Here's your chance to explore gardens throughout Marietta, including this site with enough room for a front-yard pool (and railroad tracks).

LNP; LancasterOnline • 6th June 2025

These 2 garden tours take you inside 14 beautiful private spaces in Lancaster County

Plant people, are you ready for this challenge? 1 day, 2 garden tours

LNP; LancasterOnline • 30th May 2025

Here's where and when to find roses in peak bloom in Southcentral Pa. [photos]

It's time for roses to shine.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 9th May 2025

Don't believe the hype: These plants and garden trends are overrated

Some plants and garden trends just aren't worth the hype.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 2nd May 2025

Here are 7 tips for garden success from Lancaster County growers

From garden design to houseplants, here are tips for garden success from growers throughout Lancaster County.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 25th April 2025

These plants are making Lancaster County growers excited for gardening

What plant made you excited about gardening last year?

LNP; LancasterOnline • 16th April 2025

How (and why) bonsai growers turn trees into living sculpture [photos]

Each bonsai has a story. Here are three of those stories from a local bonsai festival.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 11th April 2025

Martha Stewart spotted at 'magical' Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens got the Martha Stewart stamp of approval. She called the gardens magical with wonderfully maintained plants.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 8th April 2025

These Lancaster County growers (and their plants) won at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show

The results are in. Five horticulturalists from Lancaster County brought home awards.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 4th April 2025

These top-rated plants are the favorites of Lancaster County flower trial's director

A rose may be a rose but which one loves Lancaster County weather? There's a local flower trial to answer that question.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 14th March 2025

Plant sales and swaps in the Lancaster County region: Here's what's happening in 2025

Where to find new plants and trade your old plants.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 31st January 2025

1,000 orchids bloom this weekend at Hershey Gardens; here's how to check them out [photos]

Orchid alert! And because this show is in Hershey, there's at least one orchid that smells like chocolate.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 5th December 2024

Your ultimate guide to Longwood Garden's Christmas 2024 [photos, video]

If you thought the holiday decorations were big at Longwood Gardens, this year, there's an extra 17 acres of lights.

LNP; LancasterOnline • 22nd September 2024

Can you pick pawpaws in state parks? A pawpaw pop quiz; plus pawpaw hikes and events

How well do you know pawpaws?

LNP; LancasterOnline • 30th August 2024

Tales from the White House chief of plants for 5 presidents [photos]

To make room for a horseshoe pit, can you move those 38-foot-tall holly trees a few feet? Make sure the lawn looks lush and green the day after 35,000 people show up for the Easter Egg Roll. No matter the question, the answer was the same as the head White House gardener: “We’ll get on it right away.”