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Gardening Questions

The Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer your calls at 518-828-3346 x212. Please leave a detailed message, or reach us anytime by emailing [email protected]. Photographs are helpful.

We offer soil pH testing for $5.00 for the first sample ($1 for each additional sample). For more comprehensive analysis, contact the Cornell Soil Health Lab. Turnaround time for pH testing can be up to two weeks due to volunteer availability. For more information go to our Soil Sample page.

For plant and insect identification, you may bring samples to our office. There is a $5.00 charge per sample. Samples must be in a container (such as a bag or jar)—we cannot accept loose samples on paper towels.

Donations

Please support the programs of CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties by  donating to us. 

Consider signing up for monthly donations. $5 a month can go a long way with CCE!

Major Donors

Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation

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Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley

A weekly podcast by the Master Gardener Volunteers.

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Subscribing is the best way to know about upcoming classes, new resources, and everything happening at CCE Columbia and Greene Counties.

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In These Woods Letter Series

A monthly letter series for all those who interact with the woods. Sign up here and receive the first edition in March.

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4-H and Youth Development Offerings

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Columbia and Greene Counties (NY) offers 4-H and youth development programs including 4-H clubs, special interest groups, and school and community groups.

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Forest Farming

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the valuable crops that forest owners can cultivate in their woods, along with fruits, nuts, and berries.

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MyPlate

MyPlate is the new USDA food guide tool to help people make wise food choices within food and calorie limits. Use their SuperTracker free online tool to track your food and activities.

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Last updated July 16, 2025

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Coronavirus Updates

For reliable information and current advisories on Covid 19, visit our colleagues at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN NY) on their website or social media outlets:
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EDEN NY Website, FACEBOOK, TWITTER

Another recommended source of up-to-the minute information is the NY State Department of Health.

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