This fundraiser helps us, the environment, and local wildlife. Buy native plants! The bees will thank you.(Drawing of two bees hovering around two yellow flowers.
Logos: Master Gardener Cornell Cooperative Extension / Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation

Check out our Gardening Events page for details on how you can help!

Soil SAle
Professional Growing Mix (2.8 cu. ft.)
$38.00 per bag
Order Today!
Pick-up Tuesday, April 1st.
Master Gardener Volunteer Program | Cornell Cooperative Extension | Orange County

Buy soil and support the Master Gardener Volunteer Program!

What can I plant to support native wildlife?
Keystone Native Plants

Come out to your local library and learn how Keystone Native Plants help our ecosystem thrive!

Home Gardening

Cornell Cooperative Extension offers research-based support to gardeners through our community horticulture and Master Gardener Volunteer programs. Homeowners can attend our classes, view online resources and have their gardening questions answered by our Garden Helpline service. Plant, insect and soil samples can be brought to our diagnostic lab for help determining problems in their home or garden.

Kids Program
Create a Fairy Garden
Saturday, March 22nd
Image: Fairy Garden - a slice of a tree topped with pebbles and moss, a small house and a little fairy

Create a Fairy Garden!

During this this creative and fun adventure in gardening you will work with your child to create a miniature fairy garden. Recommended for children ages 5-10.

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Soil SAle
Professional Growing Mix (2.8 cu. ft.)
$38.00 per bag
Order Today!
Pick-up Tuesday, April 1st.
Master Gardener Volunteer Program | Cornell Cooperative Extension | Orange County

Master Gardener Volunteer Soil Sale

Buy a bag of soil today and support the Master Gardener Volunteer Program! Pick-up is on Tuesday, April 1st.

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What can I plant to support native wildlife?
Keystone Native Plants

Keystone Native Plant Class

Come learn how to support native wildlife! This presentation will be given in at libraries throughout Orange County! Join us at the library nearest you!

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Build your own Salad Box
Saturday, April 12th

Build your own Salad Box!

If you love the idea of eating home-grown salads, a salad box can keep you in greens all season long!

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Kids Program
Beyond the Avocado Pit
Thursday, April 17th
Image: Pineapple Plant - a small pineapple growing off the end of a stalk

Beyond the Avocado Pit

Come learn about how to propagate plants that you can buy in the grocery store! Recommended for youth ages 5-10.

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Virtual Series
Gardening Questions Answered
3rd Thursdays @ Noon

Gardening Questions Answered - Third Thursday Virtual Series

Join us virtually every 3rd Thursday as we answer your gardening questions!

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Last updated March 20, 2025

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