Events from the Last 30 days
Dr. Myra Young Armstead will sign copies of her new book, "Freedom's Gardener: James F. Brown, Horticulture, and the Hudson Valley in Antebellum America." The book is the first detailed study of the diaries of James F. Brown, Mount Gulian's master gardener in the 19th century. Born a slave in Maryland in 1793, Brown escaped servitude, made his way north to New York and was introduced to the wealthy, Dutch-descended Verplanck family. The Verplancks became his employers and helped him legally acquire his freedom. Brown lived, worked and recorded his daily life at Mount Gulian until he died at the age of 74.
Fee: FREE
info@mountgulian.org | (845) 831-8172
http://www.mountgulian.org/
Introductory Lecture Series with Andrew Faust, bringing together Bioregionalism and Permaculture: two design models for healing ourselves through healing the land. The solutions to our economic and environmental problems aren't complex or out of reach. Quite the contrary! Our food, fuel and fiber needs can be met in abundant ways that strengthen community economies by reconnecting people with their local ecologies. Space is limited, register early!
Feb 1 - Permaculture & bioregionalism: ecological models for economic development.
Feb 15 - Permaculture, ecology & biodynamics: design ideas for your home & garden.
Feb 29 - Permaculture & ecological consciousness: exploring our sense of the sacred.
Fee: $10 suggested donation / $25 for series of 3
info@UnisonArts.org | (845)255-1559
http://www.unisonarts.org/
Town board will have a workshop meeting about a community garden in Pleasant Valley.
For information, call 845-635-9388.
http://pleasantvalley-ny.gov/
(845)561-1066
Planning your vegetable or flower garden? Learn the ins & outs of seed starting and share your own ideas. With Greg Draiss.
Fee: FREE
(845) 632-9955
http://adamsfarms.com/
Learn to diagnose, control and eliminate these pests from your garden. With Greg Draiss
Fee: FREE
(845) 632-9955
http://adamsfarms.com/
A Gathering of Gardeners, hosted by the Master Gardeners of CCE Orange County. Explore which insects are pests in the garden and how to manage them naturally. We will also identify which insects are beneficial in the garden and the plants which attract them.
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
This month's meeting features AOS slide program “Native Australian species and their hybrids.”
The Mid-Hudson Orchid Society is dedicated to providing a supportive community to encourage communication and education among individuals who are interested in the growing and study of orchids. Learn from experienced orchid enthusiasts, view blooming orchids at each meeting’s Show Table, buy orchids, and listen to expert speakers give advice and share their knowledge of orchids… all at our monthly meetings. Become a member or join one of our meetings and watch friendships bloom.
For further information, please call Elisabeth at 845-294-1000.
http://www.mhos.us.com/