Home Gardening
Home Gardening
Cornell Cooperative Extension opens registration for next series of virtual gardening workshops.
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County continues its virtual Gardening Workshop Series, featuring presentations focused on home gardening and resources from the Cornell Garden Based Learning Library and Master Gardener Volunteer program.
The workshops are hosted and presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, regional Master Gardener Volunteers, and other local gardening experts. Each session focuses on one or two gardening topics, with time allotted to questions and answers. If you are interested in these topics as a beginner or experienced home gardener, we encourage you attend any of these free educational sessions via Zoom presentation.
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GROWING AND CARING FOR SEEDLINGS, FROM SEED TO GARDEN
(Same content on both dates)
The limited frost-free gardening months in Western NY can be a challenge for any gardener. Learn about growing and caring for seedlings to get a head start on the growing season and improve the length and variety of your harvest.
March 23rd at 7:00 PM – Register Here
Or March 25th at 10:00 AM – Register Here
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CONDUCTING A pH SOIL TEST / PLANNING FOR POLLINATORS
(Same content on both dates)
Watch Cattaraugus County Master Gardeners conduct a pH soil test and then discuss how to interpret and act on the results. Next, learn how to plan to attract beneficial pollinator insects to your garden.
April 20th at 7:00 PM – Register Here
OR April 22nd at 10:00 AM – Register Here
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CONTAINER AND RAISED BED GARDENING
(Same content on both dates)
Discover different methods to enjoy gardening in small spaces, including containers and raised beds. Discuss different techniques for building and managing these styles of gardens.
May 18th at 7:00 PM – Register Here
OR May 20th at 10:00 AM – Register Here
If you have questions about CCE’s virtual Gardening Workshop Series or to register for any of the above workshops, please contact Jesse Meeder at jpm453@cornell.edu