Garden Calendar

2 Classes, 1 Nite! CCE Ulster Master Gardeners Winter Lecture Series.

Every Tomato Under The Sun - Over 100 varieties of heirloom, Cherry, Grape, Field and Plum tomatoes were grown on a local farm in 2011. Learn which were the favorites and why. With Teresa Rusinek, Commercial and Community Horticultural Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ulster County.

Herbs - Herbs are legendary; they play prominent roles in the culinary arts and enjoy a rich folkloric history. Their medicinal value is well known. In the ornamental garden they are easy to grow and mostly deer resistant. This class will introduce you to the history of herbs, their many uses and some practical tips about growing them. With Allyson Levy, Master Gardener and owner of edible and decorative garden company, Hortus Conclusus.

Fee: $15. Pre-registration suggested.
845-340-3990
http://www.cceulster.org/

Presented by Orange County Arboretum volunteers. Reservations required.
Fee: $30
(845)615-3828
http://www.orangecountyarboretum.org/

NYBG Continuing Education at Bard College. The interest in locally grown food has sparked enthusiasm for raising fruits and vegetables at home, schools, and businesses. Learn how to design beautiful gardens by integrating edible plants into beds, borders, and containers. The addition of these plants to your palette creates new challenges for plant selection, layout, and sustainable maintenance. Please bring lunch. Instructor: Erika Hansen.
Fee: $78 / $70 members
845-758-7179 | arboretum@bard.edu
http://www.nybg.org/adulted/
http://inside.bard.edu/arboretum/

Sponsored by the Village of New Paltz Shade Tree Commission. The workshop will be conducted by arborist David Gates along the Wallkill River bank. We will learn and practice the art of tree pruning. Parking is available by the DPW Waste Water Treatment plant off Huguenot St. right before the Gardens.
Fee: $5, children FREE

This is one of our passions! We love bugs. The focus of this workshop is to garden for your good bugs, provide them what they need (and maybe a little extra), and regain balance in your garden to prevent the bad bugs from damaging your harvest. We will get into native pollinators, honey bees, butterflies, predatory bugs and mites, etc.
Fee: $36. Registration closes 3/8/12.
barbara@midsummerfarm.com
http://www.midsummerfarm.com/

NYBG Continuing Education at Bard College. Discuss the species and cultivars that thrive in our region—from apples to cold-hardy apricots. Explore the pruning and training requirements of young trees. Learn about cultural requirements, including transplanting larger trees, site selection and preparation, pest control, and nutrition. A comprehensive source list is distributed in class. Instructor: Steven McKay.
Fee: $47 / $42 members
845-758-7179 / arboretum@bard.edu
http://www.nybg.org/adulted/
http://inside.bard.edu/arboretum/

NYBG Continuing Education at Bard College. A follow-up to the class Establishing Fruit Trees, renovating and managing mature apple trees is a primary focus of this session. All aspects of fruit tree care are also covered. Topics include spraying, pruning, critter protection, and nutrient management—everything you need to know to manage a successful harvest of luscious tree-ripened fruit. Instructor: Steven McKay.
Fee: $47 / $42 members
845-758-7179 / arboretum@bard.edu
http://www.nybg.org/adulted/
http://inside.bard.edu/arboretum/

A Gathering of Gardeners, hosted by the Master Gardeners of CCE Orange County. Learn how to create nutrient-rich amendments for your garden while diverting food and yard waste from the landfill. Explore a variety of methods including indoor vermiculture (worm composting) for small spaces and a range of outdoor bin systems.
Fee: $12. Walk-ins welcome! (Must register one week prior w/coupon.)
Contact 845-343-0664 or mghelpline@cornell.edu for more info.
http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/orange/orange.htm

CCE Ulster Master Gardeners Winter Lecture Series. This is a 2-hour intensive training class about cultivation practices, harvest and storage of berry crops including blueberries, currants, gooseberries, elderberries, and brambles as well as uncommon bush fruits such as honeyberry, aronia and saskatoon. With Steve McKay.
Fee: $15. Pre-registration suggested.
845-340-3990
http://www.cceulster.org/

Hosted by Putnam Master Gardeners. Make this the year your garden thrives. Spend a day with CCE’s Master Gardener volunteers and professional educators at our annual Spring Garden School. It’s the single, best place to learn four important garden topics: tomatoes, herbs, choosing the right plants and guarding against four-legged pests. our registration fee includes coffee and munchies. Bring your own brown-bag lunch or visit a nearby restaurant. Register by March 20, please!
Fee: $15 per person; $25 if two people register together.
845-278-6738
http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/putnam/

With a strong emphasis on Bio-Intensive Methods. This is an interactive workshop - bring you garden plans and seed catalogs. We'll create a garden plan for you to grow your favorite veggies in less space for a longer season! We'll discuss starting a new garden bed, boosting the efficiency of an old garden and so much more...
Fee: $36. Registration closes 3/21/12.
barbara@midsummerfarm.com
http://www.midsummerfarm.com/

Presented by Dora Wright, Friends of the Arboretum. Reservations required.
Fee: $15
(845)615-3828
http://www.orangecountyarboretum.org/