Out in the Garden @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden

Now that the ground has warmed, it is time to get all of your plants in the ground. Join us in the garden to learn proper seeding and transplanting techniques.

Homemade garden trellises provide a perfect place to grow climbing plants. Build your own six-foot grapevine wrapped teepee trellis to bring home and use in your garden. 

Direct Seeding and Transplanting

Now that the ground has warmed, it is time to get all of your plants in the ground. Join us in the garden to learn proper seeding and transplanting techniques.

Direct Seeding and Transplanting

Now that the ground has warmed, it is time to get all of your plants in the ground. Join us in the garden to learn proper seeding and transplanting techniques.

Let’s get creative! During this 2-part class we will explore the wonderful texture and scale of various leaves when they are cast in cement. Beginners and experienced leaf casters are welcome. All materials are supplied, but participants are welcome to bring their favorite leaves for the project.

Tuesday, June 9 @ 6:00 pm

Out in the Garden @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden

Watering and weeding seem to be everlasting jobs. Learn tricks reduce the time you spend watering and weeding your garden.

Water-Wise Gardening @ Devitt's Nursey & Supply (New Windsor)

It currently seems like there is either too much water or not enough. Learn gardening techniques to save water during dry periods and prepare for times of superfluous rainfall. Relevant for homeowners, gardeners, or those who are simply curious about eco-friendly gardening practices, participants will leave the program with actionable ideas they can use in their own gardens and landscapes.

Gardening Maintenance

Watering and weeding seem to be everlasting jobs. Learn tricks reduce the time you spend watering and weeding your garden.

Gardening Maintenance

Watering and weeding seem to be everlasting jobs. Learn tricks reduce the time you spend watering and weeding your garden.

Tuesday, July 14 @ 6:00 pm

Out in the Garden @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden

Do you ever wonder if an insect is a friend or foe? Come learn about garden insects as well as common vegetable diseases.

Pest Management

Do you ever wonder if an insect is a friend or foe? Come learn about garden insects as well as common vegetable diseases.

Pest Management

Do you ever wonder if an insect is a friend or foe? Come learn about garden insects as well as common vegetable diseases.

Tuesday, August 11 @ 6:00 pm

Out in the Garden @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden

Late summer abounds with delicious produce. Learn the proper way to harvest, store, and prepare your bounty.

Harvesting & Cooking

Late summer abounds with delicious produce. Learn the proper way to harvest, store, and prepare your bounty.

Harvesting & Cooking

Late summer abounds with delicious produce. Learn the proper way to harvest, store, and prepare your bounty.

Tuesday, September 8 @ 6:00 pm

Out in the Garden @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden

Come learn what crops thrive in the cool fall weather as well as what plants can be planted in fall for spring and summer harvest next year. 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.

Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer Discussion Panel

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County?

Join us to hear all about the program from a panel of Master Gardener Volunteers and the Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator. We will talk you through the application process, our training model, and what it is like to be a Master Gardener Volunteer. 

Fall Gardening

Come learn what crops thrive in the cool fall weather as well as what plants can be planted in fall for spring and summer harvest next year. 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.

Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer Discussion Panel

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County?

Join us to hear all about the program from a panel of Master Gardener Volunteers and the Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator. We will talk you through the application process, our training model, and what it is like to be a Master Gardener Volunteer.

Fall Gardening

Come learn what crops thrive in the cool fall weather as well as what plants can be planted in fall for spring and summer harvest next year. 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.

Hypertufa is a light weight man-made, stone-like material created from natural materials that can be fashioned into all sorts of containers and objects. In this class, you will make a hypertufa planter to take home with you. 

Saturday, October 17th @ 9:00 am

Dyeing with Fresh Indigo

In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to use the indigo plant straight from the garden! This is a seasonal method of dyeing that can only be done in the summer months when the indigo plants are actively growing. First we will harvest leaves from fresh cut plants. Then participants will learn how to extract the dye using only indigo leaves, ice and salt. Each participant will get experience both preparing dye from the Indigo plants, and dying sample skeins of yarn.

There is more to fall than pumpkins and corn stalks! During this workshop participants will create a beautiful autumn wreath from natural dried flowers, leaves, and other fall themed items.

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.

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.

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

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

Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens. Join us to create a beautiful Tabletop Tree!