Gardening Series
- Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Saturday, February 24, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creating a Backyard Vegetable Garden
2/17/2024 | 10:00-11:00 am
CCE Albany County Master Gardener, John Martin, presents a basic checklist for beginners and tips for the experienced vegetable gardener on the creation and maintenance of backyard vegetable gardens. Learn how to select what to grow and when as well as the types of gardens based on space and accessibility. Soil guidance, watering techniques, sunlight, crop rotation, seasonal plantings, and vegetable families will also be discussed.
Why Raised Beds for Gardening & How to Build Them
2/24/2024 | 10:00-11:00 am
CCE Albany County Master Gardener, John Martin, provides an introduction to raised beds for gardening. The presentation discusses why to use raised beds, pros and cons, options for creating them, and how to locate them within your gardening spaces.
Companion Planting; What is It & Why?
3/2/2024 | 10:00-11:00 am
CCE Albany County Master Gardener, John Martin, provides an introduction to planting different plants together such as vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, etc. that provide a benefit to their neighbors through nutrients, shade, or protection from pests or disease.
Introduction to Herbs; Growing, Using, and Drying
3/9/2024 | 10:00-11:00 am
CCE Albany County Master Gardener, John Martin, provides a basic checklist for beginners and tips for the
experienced gardener on the creation, use, and maintenance of herb
gardens. Soil guidance, watering techniques, sunlight requirements, and
means of preserving herbs will be discussed including the uses for
various herbs.
Pest
& Diseases in the Vegetable Garden
3/16/2024 | 10:00-11:00 am
CCE Albany County Master Gardener, John Martin's presentation covers
insects both detrimental and beneficial, commonly occurring diseases, and
conditions that impact common vegetables along with potential solutions and
cures.
Cost: Free.
Registration required: www.gadefarm.com/events
For more information: amy@gadefarm.com | 518-869-8019
Fee
Free
Register
https://www.gadefarm.com/events
Location
Gade Farm
2479 Western Ave
Altamont, NY 12009
Last updated February 28, 2024