Cornell Cooperative Extension

Albany County
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Gardening

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!

Last updated October 1, 2025

Gardening

Have Gardening Questions?

The CCE Albany County Master Gardeners are here to help!

9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Monday - Friday

Email: albanymg@cornell.edu

Call: 518-765-3514

Visit: 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186

Albany County Soil and Water Conservation District

24 Martin Road Voorheesville, NY 12186
518-765-SWCD (7923)
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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.