Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for short, hands-on gardening lessons!
2026 Out in the Garden: 30-Minute Gardening Lessons @ Town of Monroe Community Garden
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
at the Town of Monroe Community Garden
for short, hands-on gardening lesson.
*NOTE: May's program has been postponed until Wednesday, May 27th!*
Sessions will take place in the garden located next to Town Hall. If there is inclement weather, sessions will take place inside the Town Hall building located adjacent to the garden.
This is a free program!
If you have any questions, please call Deputy Clerk Barbara Singer at (845) 783-1900 or email her at
bsinger@townofmonroeny.gov.
The same program is also being held on different days at two other locations. More information coming soon!
- Common Ground Community Garden in Greenwood Lake - 4th Thursday of the Month
- Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden - 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Out in the Garden Schedule
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Date |
Gardening Lesson |
Description |
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Wednesday, April 22 @ 6:00 pm
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Planning your Vegetable Garden |
There are so many different kinds of vegetables to grow! Come learn the basics of planning your vegetable garden so that your plants are in a place where they can thrive. |
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NEW DATE!Wednesday, May 27 @ 6:00 pm
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Direct Seeding and Transplanting
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Now that the ground has warmed, it is time to get all of your plants in the ground. Join us in the garden to learn proper seeding and transplanting techniques. |
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Wednesday, June 17 @ 6:00 pm
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Garden Maintenance
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Watering and weeding seem to be everlasting jobs. Learn tricks reduce the time you spend watering and weeding your garden.
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Wednesday, July 15 @ 6:00 pm
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Pest Management
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Do you ever wonder if an insect is a friend or foe? Come learn about garden insects as well as common vegetable diseases.
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Wednesday, August 19 @ 6:00 pm
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Harvesting & Cooking
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Late summer abounds with delicious produce. Learn the proper way to harvest, store, and prepare your bounty.
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Wednesday, September 16 @ 6:00 pm
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Fall Gardening |
Come learn what crops thrive in the cool fall weather as well as what plants can be planted in fall for spring and summer harvest next year. Learn what you can leave in the garden and what should be removed as well as techniques to protect your soil during the coming winter. |
Fee
Free
Register
Contact
Barbra Singer
Deputy Clerk, Town of Monroe
bsinger@townofmonroeny.gov
(845) 783-5597
Location
Town of Monroe Community Garden
1465 Orange Turnpike
Monroe, NY 10950
Last updated May 19, 2026