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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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Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners belong to a national corps of trained volunteers who share gardening information in their communities through the local Cooperative Extension office.

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Houseplants

Growing plants indoors can be difficult, but here are some links that may be helpful in making you successful at growing plants indoors:

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Soils & Climate

At the present time we are unable to offer soil testing at CCE Albany, however, Dairy One/Agro1 Lab is accepting soil samples for pH and nutrient testing...

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Storing Firewood

Unlike most fuels, firewood can be stored indefinitely, safely and without degrading. Learn correct storage techniques here.

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Last updated March 27, 2023

Gardening

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  • Compost Resources
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  • Lawns & Ornamentals
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  • Pests & IPM
  • Soils & Climate
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Seasonal Information


Houseplant Selection & Care

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Email: albanymg@cornell.edu

Call: 518-765-3514

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ROOT CONCERNS Gardening Newsletter

December 2022

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Events

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  • Biocontrol 101
    Tomorrow
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Financial Steps to Success! A Two-Part Financial Literacy Education Program via Zoom
    Tomorrow
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Dining with Diabetes (via Zoom)
    Thursday, March 30
    6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
  • FREE Virtual Nutrition Classes
    Thursday, March 30
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Spring 4-H Clover Chefs (Open to youth ages 5 - 18) PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULL
    Wednesday, April 5
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Insect Diagnostic Lab

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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!

USDA Hardiness Zone Map

The 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.


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Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albany County

24 Martin Road
Voorheesville, NY 12186
TEL: 518-765-3500
FAX: 518-765-2490
albany@cornell.edu
Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm, Weekdays

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