Cornell Cooperative Extension

Columbia and Greene Counties

(Canceled) Ask a Master Gardener: Spring Gardening Q&A

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2025/05/01/-canceled-ask-a-master-gardener-spring-gardening-q-a

Bring your gardening questions to our Spring Gardening Q&A! Master Gardeners answer live on May 1.

Seed to Supper Facilitator Training

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2025/04/30/seed-to-supper-facilitator-training

Do you believe in the power of good food and strong communities? Are you someone who enjoys sharing what you know about gardening—or someone who just really wants to help others learn how to grow their own food?We’re excited to invite you to become a volunteer facilitator or educator for Seed to ...

Spring Gardening Day 2026

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2026/03/28/spring-gardening-day-2026

Spring Gardening Day is back! Join us for a full day of learning, inspiration, and connection for gardeners of all levels. This in-person event features practical, science-based workshops, a keynote presentation, vendors, and plenty of opportunities to learn from—and connect with—fellow gardeners...

Terrarium Workshop

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2024/12/14/terrarium-workshop

A terrarium is a small green space that is created in a transparent container, either open or closed, consisting or various plants and other materials. As “mini-gardens” that can be enjoyed indoors by anyone, terrariums are becoming increasingly popular. The plants that you can use range ...

Fall Gardening: Extending the Growing Season

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2025/07/08/fall-gardening-extending-the-growing-season

The end of summer doesn't mean the end of the vegetable garden! Come learn how you can extend the season- what to plant, when to plant- and grow a bounty of vegetables right through to Thanksgiving.About Suzi: Suzi Novak lives and gardens in Windham. Before becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer ...

Deadline for Master Gardener Volunteer Training Applications

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2025/09/12/deadline-for-master-gardener-volunteer-training-applications

Are you passionate about gardening and ready to give back to your community? Apply now for the 2026 Master Gardener Volunteer Training with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties. This hybrid program includes self-paced online learning, weekly Zoom classes, and in-perso...

Garlic, the Stinking Rose: Origins, Lore, and Biology

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2025/09/06/garlic-the-stinking-rose-origins-lore-and-biology

Domesticated for about 5,000 years, garlic is now a cooking staple that grows well in the Hudson Valley. This class will explore its origins, history, and life cycle. Breeders all over the world have developed hundreds of varieties. As a part of this program we’ll taste test four, grown in our...

“So You Want to Be a Master Gardener Volunteer?” – Info Session for Prospective Applicants

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2025/07/09/-so-you-want-to-be-a-master-gardener-volunteer-info-session-for-prospective-applicants

Curious about the Master Gardener Volunteer Program? Thinking about applying for the 2025–2026 training class? Join us for a virtual info session to learn what it really means to be a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties.We’ll talk about ...

Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley at the International Master Gardener Conference

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2025/08/26/nature-calls-conversations-from-the-hudson-valley-at-the-international-master-gardener-conference

In this engaging session of the International Master Gardener Conference, the creators of our beloved podcast Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley will share how a small team of Master Gardener Volunteers from Columbia and Greene Counties, New York, launched a science-based podc...

Composting Made Easy: Layering for Success

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2025/09/28/composting-made-easy-layering-for-success

Join us at Thomas Cole National Historic Site for a hands-on outdoor composting workshop where we’ll demonstrate how quick and easy it is to build a compost heap. We’ll cover what materials can and cannot be composted, troubleshoot common composting challenges, and explore different compostin...

 

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