April 2024
Season Extension/Hoop Bending 4/20/2024
Saturday, April 20th 1 to 3:00 p.m. CCE Ag. Development Center Cutler Botanic Garden grounds You can easily add 2 weeks to the start and end of the growing season by the use of low tunnels, frost blankets with supports. Construct you own 4 ft. low tunnel hoops and learn tips and techniques from Master Gardener Volunteers at Cutler Botanic Garden. Hoop material, ½ inch EMT, will be provided. Please dress for the weather and bring a pair of garden…
Find out more »Gardening 101 04/24/2024
Are you interested in gardening, have a plot at a VINES community garden, or just want to learn about growing food in a small space? Come to this workshop and learn the basics for planning your garden. We will discuss spacing, design, sun/shade exposure, when and where to plant certain crops, managing pests, caring for your soil, and much more. Participants will take home their own garden plan! Free organic seed packets will be available to attendees. This workshop is…
Find out more »4/27/2024 Weed Identification and Management Pt. 2 with Aleah Butler-Jones of Cornell University
Pigweed, crabgrass, and purslane – Oh My! Would you like to learn how to tell ground ivy and garlic mustard apart and how to manage both? In this workshop series, participants will receive a primer on weed identification and management. They will be taught some of the fundamental biology used in weed science, receive an introduction to plant keys, and learn about weed management resources available. In addition, we will discuss weed control options suited to gardens, raised beds, and…
Find out more »May 2024
Diseases in the Food Garden 05/01/2024
Wednesday, May 1st 6 pm Broome County Public Library In cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension learn to recognize and control common diseases in vegetables and fruit. Integrated Pest Management strategies are stressed.
Find out more »5/11/2024 Weed Identification and Management Pt. 3 with Aleah Butler-Jones of Cornell University
Pigweed, crabgrass, and purslane – Oh My! Would you like to learn how to tell ground ivy and garlic mustard apart and how to manage both? In this workshop series, participants will receive a primer on weed identification and management. They will be taught some of the fundamental biology used in weed science, receive an introduction to plant keys, and learn about weed management resources available. In addition, we will discuss weed control options suited to gardens, raised beds, and…
Find out more »Gardening is for the Birds 05/15/2024
Wednesday, May 12th 6 to 7:30 pm Broome County Public Library In cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, explore the importance of using native plants and providing the basic needs for birds. This program provides information on how to garden for birds along with examples of specific flowers, shrubs, and trees that work well in our area and are helpful for our indigenous bird species. By Master Gardeners, Sarah Hodder, Karen Anderson.
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