Out in the Garden
30-minute Gardening Lessons
Common Ground Community Garden in Greenwood Lake
4th Thursdays of the Month
6:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Join us for hands-on gardening lessons at Common Ground Community Garden in Greenwood Lake

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2026 Out in the Garden: 30-Minute Gardening Lessons @ Common Ground Community Garden in Greenwood Lake

  • Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us on the 4th Thursday of the month 

at the Common Ground Community Garden in Greenwood Lake

for short hands-on gardening lesson.


Sessions will take place in the Common Ground COmmunity Garden  located at 13 Poplar Street in Greenwood Lake. 

This is a free program!

If you have any questions, please email Chad Pilieri at gwl@gmail.com.


The same program is also being held on different days at two other locations. More information coming soon!


Out in the Garden Schedule

Date
Gardening Lesson
Description
Thursday, April 23 @ 6:00 pm
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. 

Thursday, May 28 @ 6:00 pm
Direct Seeding and Transplanting

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.

Thursday, June 25 @ 6:00 pm
Garden Maintenance
Watering and weeding seem to be everlasting jobs. Learn tricks reduce the time you spend watering and weeding your garden.
Thursday, July 23 @ 6:00 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.
Thursday, August 27 @ 6:00 pm
Harvesting & Cooking
Late summer abounds with delicious produce. Learn the proper way to harvest, store, and prepare your bounty.
Thursday, September 24 @ 6:00 pm
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

https://www.growlocalgreenwoodlake.org/events

Contact

Chad Pilieri
Board President, Grow Local Greenwood Lake
gwl@gmail.com

Location

Common Ground Community Garden
13 Poplar Street
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Last updated April 20, 2026