Genesee County Master Gardener Spring Gala
WHAT IS THE MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM? The Master Gardener Program is a nationwide volunteer program that provides educational programs on horticulture topics. Throughout New York State, Master Gardeners are trained by Cornell Cooperative Extension in the science and art of gardening. Master Gardeners are neighbors who teach their neighbors about such topics as:
Landscaping Houseplants & Herbs Composting & Soils Fruits &Vegetables Plant diseases Birds Beneficial & harmful insects Integrated pest management Nuisance wildlife management And much more!
Master Gardeners are an integral component of a county’s Extension program. The projects and functions carried out by Master Gardeners are based on the educational objectives of the local Extension initiatives.
In Genesee County Master Gardeners volunteer in the following ways: Staff the Consumer Helpline Work with community gardens Conduct gardening workshops Staff a booth at local Farmer’s Markets Judge 4-H exhibits at the County Fair Host the Garden Gala and Harvest Gala Conduct Home Diagnostic Visits
Spring Gala May 20, 2017 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
For more information about this and other Cooperative Extension programs, please contact:
Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners for their Spring Garden Gala! There will be a plant sale featuring indoor and outdoor plants, most grown by Master Gardeners. Also a geranium sale, Chance Auction and free soil pH testing.
Jan Beglinger 585-343-3040 ext. 132 [email protected] or Brandie Schultz 585-343-3040 ext. 101 [email protected]
Plant Sale begins promptly at 10 am on the front lawn of the Extension building, 420 East Main St. in Batavia. Chance basket auction drawing to be held at 12:30 pm.
FREE monthly garden series. We plan to hold a variety of topics on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except July) February through November. Bring your lunch and join us from 12:15pm to 12:45pm at 420 E. Main St. in Batavia. Registration is not required. March 7: Night Blooming Plants April 4: Dahlias 101 May 2: Copper Wire Hummingbird Feeder Demo June 6: CCE Garden IPM Tour July 11: Bulb Lilies & Lily Leaf Beetle (2nd Tuesday!) Questions: 585-343-3040 ext. 101
Genesee County Master Gardener
or stop by the Extension office 420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Open weekdays, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: 585-343-3040 Fax: 585-343-1275 genesee.cce.cornell.edu Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Jan at 585-343-3040 x132 at least 5 days prior to the event to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.
Catch the Gardening Bug Spring 2017 Series
Spring 2017 Series “Catch the Gardening Bug” Join the Master Gardeners for delicious desserts, coffee and tea. Held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street in Batavia from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cost is $10 per class & pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.
20 Great Perennials for Your WNY Garden
The Slow Flower Movement
Is Your Garden Ready for Spring?
Thursday, March 30 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Master Gardener Brenda Fox will highlight perennial plants with a solid track record of good performance here in our local climate. There are choices for a variety of situations - sun and shade, with blooms for spring, summer and fall. Particular cultivars may be especially fragrant or bloom for a long time, and should readily available for purchase. Register by March 24.
Thursday, April 20 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Do you know where your cut flowers come from or how many miles they have travelled? Master Gardener Brandie Schultz will take a look at the fascinating history of the cut flower industry. She will then talk about America’s Slow Flower Movement and how locally grown flowers are making a comeback. Register by April 14.
Thursday, May 4 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Get tips from Master Gardeners on how to get your garden ready for the growing season. What chores should you be doing now? We will cover a variety of topics from winter damage to dividing perennials to pruning hydrangeas. This class will take place outside in the CCE garden, so dress accordingly. Instructors: Master Gardeners Register by April 28.
Permaculture 101 Wednesday, April 12 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. You may be wondering what Permaculture is or how to use it in your garden. We’ll cover the basics of Permaculture and show you how to get started. Master Gardener Dan Esler will explain how you can combine the best of natural landscaping with edible gardening. The goal is to work with nature, not against it. Register by April 7.
Register by completing the form below and mail a check payable to: CCE of Genesee ~OR~ Stop by the Extension office located at 420 East Main Street in Batavia to register and pay by cash or check.
2017 Catch the Gardening Bug Series 20 Great Perennials for Your WNY Garden (March 30) $10.00
Permaculture 101 (April 12) $10.00
The Slow Flower Movement (April 20) $10.00
Garden IPM (April 26) $10.00
Garden IPM
Is Your Garden Ready for Spring?
Wednesday, April 26 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A Gardener's Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM). One of the key components of IPM is scouting – taking a close look at your plants to see if insects or diseases are there. We will talk about some of the IPM techniques that you can use in your garden. Weather permitting, we will go into the garden to show you how. Register by April 21.
Registration
(May 4) $10.00
Have a Gardening Question? Ask a Master Gardener! They may be reached by calling 585-343-3040, ext. 127, Monday through Friday from 10 am until Noon; or stop in our office at: 420 East Main Street, Batavia. They may also be contacted via e-mail at: [email protected] Remember to Like Us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/CCEofGenesee
Name:______________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone: (_______) _____________________________ County: _____________________________________ E-Mail: _____________________________________
Please mail this registration form and check to: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County Attn: Brandie Schultz 420 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Landscaping Houseplants & Herbs Composting & Soils Fruits &Vegetables Plant diseases Birds Beneficial & harmful insects Integrated pest management Nuisance wildlife management And much more!
Master Gardeners are an integral component of a county’s Extension program. The projects and functions carried out by Master Gardeners are based on the educational objectives of the local Extension initiatives.
In Genesee County Master Gardeners volunteer in the following ways: Staff the Consumer Helpline Work with community gardens Conduct gardening workshops Staff a booth at local Farmer’s Markets Judge 4-H exhibits at the County Fair Host the Garden Gala and Harvest Gala Conduct Home Diagnostic Visits
Spring Gala May 20, 2017 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
For more information about this and other Cooperative Extension programs, please contact:
Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners for their Spring Garden Gala! There will be a plant sale featuring indoor and outdoor plants, most grown by Master Gardeners. Also a geranium sale, Chance Auction and free soil pH testing.
Jan Beglinger 585-343-3040 ext. 132 [email protected] or Brandie Schultz 585-343-3040 ext. 101 [email protected]
Plant Sale begins promptly at 10 am on the front lawn of the Extension building, 420 East Main St. in Batavia. Chance basket auction drawing to be held at 12:30 pm.
FREE monthly garden series. We plan to hold a variety of topics on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except July) February through November. Bring your lunch and join us from 12:15pm to 12:45pm at 420 E. Main St. in Batavia. Registration is not required. March 7: Night Blooming Plants April 4: Dahlias 101 May 2: Copper Wire Hummingbird Feeder Demo June 6: CCE Garden IPM Tour July 11: Bulb Lilies & Lily Leaf Beetle (2nd Tuesday!) Questions: 585-343-3040 ext. 101
Genesee County Master Gardener
or stop by the Extension office 420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Open weekdays, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: 585-343-3040 Fax: 585-343-1275 genesee.cce.cornell.edu Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Jan at 585-343-3040 x132 at least 5 days prior to the event to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.
Catch the Gardening Bug Spring 2017 Series
Spring 2017 Series “Catch the Gardening Bug” Join the Master Gardeners for delicious desserts, coffee and tea. Held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street in Batavia from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cost is $10 per class & pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.
20 Great Perennials for Your WNY Garden
The Slow Flower Movement
Is Your Garden Ready for Spring?
Thursday, March 30 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Master Gardener Brenda Fox will highlight perennial plants with a solid track record of good performance here in our local climate. There are choices for a variety of situations - sun and shade, with blooms for spring, summer and fall. Particular cultivars may be especially fragrant or bloom for a long time, and should readily available for purchase. Register by March 24.
Thursday, April 20 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Do you know where your cut flowers come from or how many miles they have travelled? Master Gardener Brandie Schultz will take a look at the fascinating history of the cut flower industry. She will then talk about America’s Slow Flower Movement and how locally grown flowers are making a comeback. Register by April 14.
Thursday, May 4 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Get tips from Master Gardeners on how to get your garden ready for the growing season. What chores should you be doing now? We will cover a variety of topics from winter damage to dividing perennials to pruning hydrangeas. This class will take place outside in the CCE garden, so dress accordingly. Instructors: Master Gardeners Register by April 28.
Permaculture 101 Wednesday, April 12 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. You may be wondering what Permaculture is or how to use it in your garden. We’ll cover the basics of Permaculture and show you how to get started. Master Gardener Dan Esler will explain how you can combine the best of natural landscaping with edible gardening. The goal is to work with nature, not against it. Register by April 7.
Register by completing the form below and mail a check payable to: CCE of Genesee ~OR~ Stop by the Extension office located at 420 East Main Street in Batavia to register and pay by cash or check.
2017 Catch the Gardening Bug Series 20 Great Perennials for Your WNY Garden (March 30) $10.00
Permaculture 101 (April 12) $10.00
The Slow Flower Movement (April 20) $10.00
Garden IPM (April 26) $10.00
Garden IPM
Is Your Garden Ready for Spring?
Wednesday, April 26 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A Gardener's Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM). One of the key components of IPM is scouting – taking a close look at your plants to see if insects or diseases are there. We will talk about some of the IPM techniques that you can use in your garden. Weather permitting, we will go into the garden to show you how. Register by April 21.
Registration
(May 4) $10.00
Have a Gardening Question? Ask a Master Gardener! They may be reached by calling 585-343-3040, ext. 127, Monday through Friday from 10 am until Noon; or stop in our office at: 420 East Main Street, Batavia. They may also be contacted via e-mail at: [email protected] Remember to Like Us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/CCEofGenesee
Name:______________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone: (_______) _____________________________ County: _____________________________________ E-Mail: _____________________________________
Please mail this registration form and check to: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County Attn: Brandie Schultz 420 East Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
