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Master Your Garden Educational Series

• Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, March 1, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, July 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Saturday, November 1, 2025, 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

Join Master Gardener volunteers at 10am on the first Saturday of each month as they teach about various gardening topics.  All classes will be held at Orleans County CCE, either in the Education Center.   Class size is limited, pre-registration is required.  Suggested donation: $5 per class.  Register by calling 585-798-4265 or emailing klo54@cornell.edu.

Beekeeping & Honey Harvesting  January 4

Presenter: Jennifer Kelly, Fiddlehead Farm LLC.An introduction into how Fiddlehead Farms got their start with beekeeping, plus a discussion on the process of beekeeping and harvesting honey and other homegrown products.

Blueberry Growing at The Gardens of Colehill   February 1

Presenter: Alana Fabry.How a small, environmentally-conscious farm- grows an exceptionally delicious crop.Hear our story of growing, learning, & the blood sweat and tears that goes into a labor-intensive business and an authentic gathering experience.

Intro to Permaculture & Native Plant Communities  March 1

Presenter: Kathleen Contrino, CW Natives. Permaculture essentially means permanent agriculture. Learn how growing a food forest and investing in perennials, bushes or trees that provide food for you as well as the natural world can help support the environment while feeding your family.

Historic Uses of Indigenous Plants  April 5

Presenter: MG Kathy Contrino.Indigenous plants are critical to ecological resiliency and biodiversity. Historically, these plants have been used in a wide variety of ways to support indigenous populations for centuries. This presentation will discuss some of those plants and their many historical uses while also touching upon some important herbs.

Organic Gardening May 3

Presenter: Katie Oakes, OCCE Horticulture Educator.Learn the concepts of organic gardening and the ecological practices that can help your garden thrive.

Planting for Success  June 7

Presenter: MG Jena Buckwell.A step-by-step guide to getting your plants off to the right start.

Purposeful Pruning July 5

Presenter: MG Michael Klepp. Demonstrations on proper pruning techniques to increase food production, reduce disease, help habitat & more. Also, tool care & how to reduce the need to prune. Bring your pruners for hands-on experience!

The Fall Garden  August 2

Presenter: MG Julia Bender.  Breathe new life into your garden with practical tips and research based resources for maximizing your garden's health this year and preparing for an even more lush, vibrant and healthy garden next year.

Wonderful World of Water  September 6

Presenter: Michael Klepp, Nature Teacher.Learn water conservation methods and how to protect water quality. Rain Gardens, rain barrels, efficient irrigation and more will be demonstrated. Surprise give-away at the end!

Microgreens  October 4

Presenter: Leonard Bower, Bower Farms.  Learn how a local grower turned his quest to enrich his mother’s diet with a nutrient-dense powerhouse vegetable into a successful small business, supplying microgreens to consumers across WNY.

The Art of Growing Hydrangeas  November 1

Presenters: MG Noelle Wiedemer & MG Sue Starkweather Miller. The Art of Growing Hydrangeas - 7 Ps for Success: Planting, Pampering, Preventing Pests, Propagating, Pruning and Preserving Your Hydrangea Plant.

Fee

Suggested $5 donation

Last updated November 20, 2024