Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month out at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden for a quick garden lesson. Note April’s session is on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Each session costs $5 per family or $25 all six sessions.
Members of the Newburgh Armory Community Garden should contact Lisa Rittweger for a discount code.
Scholarships are also available. Please contact Lisa Rittweger for more information. See below for contact information.
Date |
Gardening Lesson |
Description |
Tuesday, April 25 @ 5:00 pm |
Soil Health |
What makes up soil? How much fertilizer should you add? Come learn all about soil and how care for it as it is the base of any successful backyard vegetable garden. |
Tuesday, May 9 @ 5:00 pm |
Seeding and Transplanting |
Which plants should be direct seeded and which should be transplanted? Come learn proper seeding and transplanting techniques and leave with some seed and transplants. |
Tuesday, June 13 @ 5:00 pm |
Garden Maintenance |
Watering and weeding seem to be everlasting jobs. Learn tricks reduce the time you spend watering and weeding your garden. |
Tuesday, July 11 @ 5:00 pm |
Pest Management |
Do you ever wonder if an insect is a friend or foe? Come learn about garden insects as well as common vegetable diseases. |
Tuesday, August 8 @ 5:00 pm |
Harvesting & Cooking |
Late summer abounds with delicious produce. Learn the proper way to harvest, store, and prepare your bounty. |
Tuesday, September 12 @ 5:00 pm |
Harvesting & Cooking |
More produce to harvest in early fall. Learn the proper way to harvest, store, and prepare your bounty. |
$5 per session per family / $25 for all 6 sessions
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Lisa Rittweger
NAUC Community Garden Coordinator
lrittweger@newburgharmory.org
845-978-8845
Newburgh Armory Unity Center
321 S Willam Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
Last updated April 27, 2023