Learn the first and last dates to plant veggies in our area!
Pansies are an annual that provides early blooms.
Coleus plants in a greenhouse
Our IPM pages can help you control garden pests.
Gardening
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______________________________________________________________________ Soil TestingAt the present time we are unable to offer Nutrient Soil Testing at CCE Albany County. Dairy One/Agro1 Lab is still accepting soil samples for pH and nutrient testing. They recommend that the soil testing samples be mailed directly to them from the customer to minimize the amount of people who are contacting the samples. Dairy One/Agro1 Lab asks that the customer order the testing boxes from their website: https://dairyone.com/product-category/kits/ or via phone 800-344-2697. They will then mail you the testing box and correct form for submission. How to Take a Soil Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9AwxmFxBwg&list=PLHPXm2Es8aQC2vyn2lV1ij3bAHtPk2kg2&index=14&t=4s CCE offices are open to staff but remain closed to the public. Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County Master Gardener Program has a drop box located to the right of the entrance of the Voorheesville building. Samples (plant, insect, soil pH) may be dropped off at any time. Please call the Master Gardener Hotline at 518-765-3514 for instructions, forms and additional information. |
Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Albany County is your resource for
information on soils, site improvement, plant selection, proper plant
care, eco-friendly practices, integrated pest management, composting and
so much more! We offer free or low-cost gardening classes and tours all
year long, and opportunities to share your love of gardening as a
volunteer!
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Contact
Carole Henry
Master Gardener Coordinator, Albany County CCE
ch878@cornell.edu
518-765-3516
Last updated October 20, 2020
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Insect Diagnostic Lab
For more information about an insect, or how to deal with an insect problem in or around your home or garden, contact the Insect Diagnostic Lab, a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension in the Department of Entomology. For a $25 fee, an insect or related arthropod can be shipped to the lab, or a detailed photo can be emailed, for expert identification. Diagnostician Jason Dombroskie, Ph.D. has many years ofexperience identifying insects and other arthropods. More information about this service, including fact sheets on common outdoor and indoor insects, can be found at http://idl.entomology.cornell.edu/
Find Your Zone!
The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map helps gardeners and growers determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. For the first time, the map is available as an interactive GIS-based map, for which a broadband Internet connection is recommended. Users may also simply type in a ZIP Code and find the hardiness zone for that area.