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Upcoming Gardening Events
| Date and Time | Event | Description |
| Tuesday, September 16th @ 6:00 pm |
Out in the Garden @ Middletown Community Garden |
Fall Gardening: Come learn what crops thrive in the cool fall weather as well as what plants can be planted for spring and summer harvest next year. During this session, you will also 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 |
| Wednesday, September 24th @ 6:00 pm | Out in the Garden @ Monroe Community Garden | Fall Gardening - Come learn what crops thrive in the cool fall weather as well as what plants can be planted for spring and summer harvest next year. During this session, you will also 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 |
| Saturday, September 27th @ 9:00 am | SOLD OUT! Dyeing with Fresh Indigo |
In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to use the indigo plant (Persicaria tincoria) straight from the garden! Each participant will get experience both preparing dye from the Indigo plants, and dying sample skeins of yarn. |
Wednesday, October 1st @ 12:00 pm |
NEW DATE!Gardening Questions Answered- Native Plant Seed Propagation |
Native Plant Seed Propagation — Many native seeds need to my scarified or stratified before they will germinate. Come learn about these techniques so you can save money by starting native plants from seed. |
| Saturday, October 11th @ 10:00 am | Create a Succulent Pumpkin | Join us for a step-by-step demonstration on how to craft your own unique fall succulent pumpkin centerpiece on a resin pumpkin. With proper care, it will last for months, and the best part is no carving is required! Just bring your creativity! |
| Thursday, October 16th @ 12:00 pm | Garden Questions Answered- Leave the Leaves! | Leave the Leaves! — Our culture here in New York is to remove all of the leaves from our lawn each fall. Learn how fallen leaves are an important habitat for many animals and how you can preserve that habitat by leaving (at Least) some fallen leaves in your yard this fall. |
| Saturday, October 25th @ 10:00 am | Picturesque lawns require vast inputs of time, energy, lawn care products, and water, but offer little wildlife habitat or food for people. This program will cover the basics of lawn reduction or elimination for the homeowner. |
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| Saturday, November 8th @ 10:00 am | 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. |
Contact
Katy Boula
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
keb332@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 240
Last updated September 16, 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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