2016 Gardening Lecture Series
2016 Gardening Lecture Series The Cooperative Extension system was created in 1914 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the research from the landgrant university in each state to the people of that state. On April 21, 1917 during World War One the Home Defense Committee and other patriotic groups called a public meeting in the Suffern High School and the Rockland County Cooperative Extension system was started in an effort to aid the war effort and increase food production by obtaining expert advice from the Agricultural College at Ithaca. Almost 100 years later Rockland County Cooperative Extension is still providing a connection to the research-based information from Cornell University. Our mission is to help people improve their lives and communities through educational partnerships that put research, knowledge and practical experience to work. We address current issues facing Rockland residents, focusing on our five primary mission areas. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Arranged by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County
Horticulture Diagnostic Lab Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, (April – October) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, (November – March) Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities
Building Strong & Vibrant Communities in New York State
Perfect Perennials for the Home Garden
No Fuss Native Plants for Home Gardens
Registration 2016 Gardening Lecture Series
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Coffee, tea and cookies will be served)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Coffee, tea and cookies will be served)
Name
CCE Rockland County Education Center
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Address
10 Patriot Hills Drive
521 N. Broadway
Stony Point, NY 10980
Nyack, New York 10960
Speaker: Mike Ruggiero
Speaker: Michael Hagen
Lecture Description:
Lecture Description:
Learn how to grow perennials well. Mike Ruggiero will talk about new perennials, how to use them in the garden, as well as site selection, soil, and using perennial plant combinations for color, texture and season. If time, he will also cover propagation and the details on where, when and how with pictures.
About the Presenter:
Michael Ruggiero is the former Senior Curator of Horticulture and a longtime instructor at New York Botanical Gardens. He lectures and writes on gardening topics and has authored several books, including Annuals with Style and Perennial Gardening. Directions: Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway north to Exit 14 (Willow Grove Road). At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Willow Grove Road and go about ¼ mile to the traffic light; turn left onto Patriot Hills Drive. The Extension Education Center is the fourth building on the right side.
Do you want to know more about native plants? Michael Hagen will discuss the best, “no fuss” native plants to use in a home garden. They provide needed food and habitat for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. He will share their ecological benefits such as reduced water requirements and minimal need for fertilizer and pesticides.
About the Presenter:
Michael Hagen is the New York Botanical Garden’s Curator of the Native Plant Garden and the Rock Garden. He previously served as Staff Horticulturist for Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, NY and Garden Manager at Rocky Hills, in Mt. Kisco, a preservation project of the Garden Conservancy.
Directions
Take the Palisades Parkway South to exit 9E to merge onto 1-287 E/I-87 South to exit ll. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left at the traffic light onto Route 59. At the next light, turn left onto 9W/Highland. Turn right on Fifth Street, left on Broadway. Follow Broadway north for one mile. FOR is on your right, behind a brick wall. Look for a small FOR sign at the beginning of the driveway.
Phone Email Address
Lectures Cost Michael Ruggiero $18 Michael Hagen $18 Walk-ins $20
Pre-registration must be accompanied by check, with this form and received one week prior to the lecture in order to receive the pre-registration price of $18.00. Please make checks payable to: Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County. Mail to: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Attn: Gardening Lecture Series, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980. No refunds on programs, and no confirmation forms mailed. Participants needing special accommodations should contact our office at 845-429-7085.
Arranged by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County
Horticulture Diagnostic Lab Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, (April – October) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, (November – March) Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities
Building Strong & Vibrant Communities in New York State
Perfect Perennials for the Home Garden
No Fuss Native Plants for Home Gardens
Registration 2016 Gardening Lecture Series
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Coffee, tea and cookies will be served)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Coffee, tea and cookies will be served)
Name
CCE Rockland County Education Center
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Address
10 Patriot Hills Drive
521 N. Broadway
Stony Point, NY 10980
Nyack, New York 10960
Speaker: Mike Ruggiero
Speaker: Michael Hagen
Lecture Description:
Lecture Description:
Learn how to grow perennials well. Mike Ruggiero will talk about new perennials, how to use them in the garden, as well as site selection, soil, and using perennial plant combinations for color, texture and season. If time, he will also cover propagation and the details on where, when and how with pictures.
About the Presenter:
Michael Ruggiero is the former Senior Curator of Horticulture and a longtime instructor at New York Botanical Gardens. He lectures and writes on gardening topics and has authored several books, including Annuals with Style and Perennial Gardening. Directions: Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway north to Exit 14 (Willow Grove Road). At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Willow Grove Road and go about ¼ mile to the traffic light; turn left onto Patriot Hills Drive. The Extension Education Center is the fourth building on the right side.
Do you want to know more about native plants? Michael Hagen will discuss the best, “no fuss” native plants to use in a home garden. They provide needed food and habitat for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. He will share their ecological benefits such as reduced water requirements and minimal need for fertilizer and pesticides.
About the Presenter:
Michael Hagen is the New York Botanical Garden’s Curator of the Native Plant Garden and the Rock Garden. He previously served as Staff Horticulturist for Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, NY and Garden Manager at Rocky Hills, in Mt. Kisco, a preservation project of the Garden Conservancy.
Directions
Take the Palisades Parkway South to exit 9E to merge onto 1-287 E/I-87 South to exit ll. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left at the traffic light onto Route 59. At the next light, turn left onto 9W/Highland. Turn right on Fifth Street, left on Broadway. Follow Broadway north for one mile. FOR is on your right, behind a brick wall. Look for a small FOR sign at the beginning of the driveway.
Phone Email Address
Lectures Cost Michael Ruggiero $18 Michael Hagen $18 Walk-ins $20
Pre-registration must be accompanied by check, with this form and received one week prior to the lecture in order to receive the pre-registration price of $18.00. Please make checks payable to: Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County. Mail to: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Attn: Gardening Lecture Series, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980. No refunds on programs, and no confirmation forms mailed. Participants needing special accommodations should contact our office at 845-429-7085.
