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Master Gardener Fall Gardening Classes

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Erie County Master Gardener Program volunteers as they host three in-person Fall Gardening Classes in September 2024.

Garbage to Gold: Create Your Own Compost

Tuesday, September 10th, 6:30- 8:00 PM

East Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St a, East Aurora, NY 14052

Using compost as a soil amendment adds nutrients to your soil and improves its texture, condition and drainage. Learn about the ratio of nitrogen and carbon sources for your compost pile and how to maintain moisture and temperature levels to produce “black gold” for your garden. Presented by Mary Kamien, CCE Erie Master Gardener Volunteer

Eight Rules for Overwintering Plants

Wednesday, September 18th 6:30- 8:00 PM

Parkside Lodge, 84 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Many garden plants can be overwintered as houseplants or by allowing them to go dormant in a protected spot. Others can be dug up and stored, including dahlias, begonias, cannas, and geraniums. Learn the best practices for helping your plants survive until the next season. Presented by Margaret Raupp & Kathi Scanlon, CCE Erie Master Gardener Volunteers.

Fall Gardening: Tips for a Productive Garden Next Year

Saturday, September 28th 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Roswell Park Community Outreach Center, 907 Michigan Ave. Buffalo New York 14204

What should I do in the garden this fall? What jobs can wait until spring? Can I plant trees now? What perennials should I leave standing and which should I cut back? Get the answers to these questions and more to get a head start on next year’s garden. Presented by Lyn Chimera, CCE Erie Master Gardener Volunteer.

For more information, contact (716) 652-5400 x176, or jah663@cornell.edu.

For accommodations for persons with special needs please contact (716) 652-5400 ext176 or jah663@cornell.edu at least 5 days prior to the event.


Fee

$15 per class, Public: $45 all classes, Master Gardeners: $40 all classes

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2024_FallGardeningClasses_214

Last updated July 29, 2024