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Upcoming Gardening Events
| Date and Time | Event | Description |
| Saturday, November 8th @ 10:00 am | SOLD OUT! Natural Plant Dyes |
Come explore the various dye colors you can create using plants that are easily grown right here in Orange County. Learn how to create vibrant colored dyes and all of the steps involved in the dyeing process. Each participant will get experience both preparing dye from plants and dyeing yarn and leave with two sample skeins of naturally dyed yarn. |
| Thursday, November 20th @ 12:00 pm | Garden Questions Answered - GMOs | Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) — Become more informed about this sometime controversial subject. What exactly is a GMO and how is it made? What plants are genetically engineered and why? What risks do they pose and how can I avoid them, if I want to? |
| Friday, December 5th @ 10:00 am & 6:00 pm |
Kissing Balls |
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens. Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful kissing ball. |
Friday, December 5th @ 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm |
Holiday Wreaths |
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens. Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own holiday wreath. |
Friday, December 5th @ 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm |
Tabletop Trees |
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens. Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own tabletop tree. |
| Thursday, December 18th @ 12:00 pm | Garden Questions Answered- Asexual Houseplant Propagation | Asexual Houseplant Propagation — Many houseplants are easy to reproduce through various techniques. Come learn all about them in this month's program. |
| Tuesday, March 3rd @ 8:45 am | Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show |
Save the hassle and have more fun by traveling with our group! Through immersive garden exhibits and stunning floral displays, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening brings to life the personal stories, cultural traditions, and horticultural inspiration that connect us to plants, each other, and shape how we garden today. |
Contact
Katy Boula
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
keb332@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 240
Last updated October 27, 2025
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Visit us at the Farmers' Market!
Master Gardener Volunteers will be at several Farmers' Markets this season:
- Cornwall (Wednesdays)
- Florida (Tuesdays)
- Greenwood Lake (Saturdays)
- Middletown (Saturdays)
- Newburgh Healthy Orange (Tuesdays)
- Pine Bush (Saturdays)
- Warwick Valley (Sundays)
Please visit our Master Gardener Volunteers, they are excited to :
- answer your gardening questions — diagnosis plant diseases, identify insects, etc.
- talk to you about invasive species such as the spotted lanternfly
- teach you how to protect you and your family form ticks and tick-borne diseases
- provide research-based information about sustainable gardening practices including home composting, using native plants, and attracting pollinator
- help children engage with the outdoors by providing gardening and nature focused activities
- discuss ways in which you can become involved with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County such as joining 4-H, volunteering with our gleaning program, and taking gardening classes
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