Cornell Cooperative Extension

Orange County
2026 Gardening Classses

Join us on Saturdays at 10:00 am!

Home Composting Saturday, March 28th

Learn more about how to reduce your waste by composting at home!

Cover Crops Saturday, April 11th

Learn how to use cover crops to protect the soil, add organic matter, provide aeration, and improve overall soil health

Integrating Native Plants Saturday, April 18th

Learn how to beautify your garden and support native wildlife at the same time!

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2026 Gardening Classes

  • Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes!

Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am. 

Sign-up for as many classes as you would like.

2026 Gardening Classes

Date & Time Topic Description
Saturday, May 16th @ 10:00 am Friend or Foe: Identifying and Managing Insects in your Garden In a healthy garden ecosystem, insect abound.Which ones are friends and which ones are foes?Learn how to attract insects friends and manage insect foes.Then take a walk outside and apply what you have learned!
Saturday, September 5th @ 10:00 am Introduction to Landscape Design Good garden design teaches you to see and work with your property, soil, architecture, terrain, and existing flora.Learn how to turn ideas into sustainable designs.
Saturday, October 3rd @ 10:00 am Putting the Garden to Bed Discover best practices for preparing your garden for winter. Learn which plants to cut back, which to leave for wildlife and protection, and how to guard plants against wind and deer damage.
Saturday, October 10th @ 10:00 am Lawn Elimination & Reduction Picturesque lawns require vast inputs of time, energy, lawn care products, and water, but offer little wildlife habitat or food for people. This program will cover the basics of lawn reduction or elimination for the homeowner. We will discuss your goals, budgeting time and money, site assessment and site preparation, as well as the selection of appropriate plant material, including tips for establishing a wildflower meadow.
Saturday, November 7th @ 10:00 am Native Grasses These often-overlooked plants provide texture, low-maintenance, and adaptability. Learn which species thrive in moist soils or dry landscapes, and how to use them effectively.

Fee

$10 per class / $0 per class (solidarity pricing for those who cannot pay at this time)

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Contact

Katy Boula
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
keb332@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 240

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
18 Seward Avenue
Suite 300 (third floor)
Middletown, New York 10940

Last updated May 11, 2026