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Upcoming Gardening Events
| Date and Time | Event | Description |
| 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 November 19, 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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