2021 Calendar

You may think of wasps as being annoying garden intruders with a painful sting. But there are many wasps that are beneficial insects that not only won’t sting you, they also help rid your yard of destructive insect pests. Parasitic wasps are one type of “pest control crew” you’ll want […]

Wet Weather Gardening Tips We’ve had a lot of rain this summer. Wet humid conditions can increase the chance of pests and diseases affecting your plants.  Here are some tips for managing your garden in wet weather. Key Garden Tasks to Keep Plants Healthy in Wet Weather Mulch – Woodchips, […]

Back in April, we talked about planting crops that could tolerate cold weather. Well, we’re back to talk about it again! Most of the cold tolerant crops you planted back in the spring have probably already bolted (went to seed) because of the hot weather. As the season begins to […]

If you haven’t already harvested your garlic, it’s about time to do it! Garlic is usually harvested in the Northeast in late July, although this can change a bit depending on the weather (a warmer season means garlic will be harvested earlier, colder seasons may mean garlic needs to be […]

Have you ever wondered why your summer squash plants produce so many flowers, but never go to fruit? This is a very common problem that can be fixed with the help of your own two hands. There may not be a lot of pollinators in your garden, which is the […]

Keep your plants well-watered in the summer! Check out this 2 minute video: It’s very important to keep your plants well-watered, especially during these hot summer days. Here are a few watering tips: Water 2-3 times per week for established plants, 1-2 times daily for newly established seeds & plants […]

Japanese Beetles We’re all familiar with the perils of insects interfering with our gardening. We’ve covered how to deal with flea beetles, aphids, cabbage worms, slugs, and many more pests in our cultivation calendar series so far but we have yet to cover the nuisance that are Japanese Beetles. An […]

Gardening Safely During a Heat Advisory: People and Plant Tips By Christina Zawerucha, Community Gardens Program Manager There is a heat advisory for Broome County this week.  Please garden safely!!! PEOPLE CARE: Schedule any outdoor activities to the early morning (Before 10 AM) or evening (After 8 pm).  Drink plenty […]

Have you ever had your garden greens go to seed too quickly but can’t figure out why? This is known as “bolting.” Plants bolt when they are in high stress situations and head into the reproductive state quicker than they can produce fruit. The most common reasons that plants bolt […]

So, slugs have begun to intrude on your garden haven’t they? Although many prefer to feast on dead and decaying matter, there are some varieties that enjoy munching on seedlings. If you’ve been finding your plants desiccated with nothing left behind but a mid-rib and a slime trail; your plants […]