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Upcoming Gardening Events

Date & Time	Topic	Description
Saturday, November 7th @ 10:00 am	SOLD OUT!! Natural Plant Dyes - Hands-on Workshop	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.
Saturday, November 7th @ 10:00 am	Native Grasses	These often-overlooked plants provide texture, low-maintenance, and adaptability. Learn which species thrive in moist soils or dry landscapes, and how to use them effectively.
NEW DATE! Saturday, November 7th @ 1:00 pm	Introduction to Landscape Design	Good garden design teaches you to see and work with your property, soil, architecture, terrain, and existing flora. Learn how to turn ideas into sustainable designs.
Saturday, November 21st @ 10:00 am	Create a Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece	Here is opportunity to make a beautiful fall flower arrangement in a ceramic pumpkin just in time for Thanksgiving. Each attendee will design a centerpiece to beautify their home.
Friday, December 4th @10:00 am AND 6:00 pm	Create a Kissing Ball	Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens. Join us to create a beautiful holiday Kissing Ball!
Friday, December 4th @ 2:00 pm AND 6:00 pm	Create a Holiday Wreath	Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens. Join us to create a beautiful holiday Wreath!
Friday, December 4th @ 2:00 pm AND 6:00 pm	Create a Tabletop Tree	Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens. Join us to create a beautiful Tabletop Tree!
Tuesday, March 16th @ 9:00 am	Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show	SAVE THE DATE! Join us on our annual bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show! More information coming in November!

Contact

Katy Boula
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
keb332@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 240

Last updated October 28, 2026

Gardening

Ask us your Gardening Questions!

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Visit us at the Farmers' Market!

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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