Gardening Seminars
Master Gardener 2026
Presented by master gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
These seminars are FREE, but space is limited. So, sign up today.
Starting one's own plants from seed is a rewarding late winter/early spring activity for gardeners which greatly increases the array of plant variety choices available to them. Participants will be presented with techniques for starting their own vegetable, flower, and herb seeds and raising the seedlings to transplant size.
Even though it may be too early to plant outdoors, there are many tasks that can be done in spring to make planting easier when it's time. Learn about pruning, cleaning equipment, starting early container gardens, and seed starting.
You spend a lot of time and effort keeping your garden healthy. Let's talk about different ways that you can keep yourself healthy for gardening by discussing body mechanics, tools, and more.
Hummingbirds are little miracles with wings. They are fascinating and provide loads of enjoyment when watched out our windows. Learn about hummingbirds’ essential needs and the plants that lure them to our yards.
With a little bit of planning, your garden can provide beautiful materials for natural crafting. Get an overview of flowers grown in our region that can be pressed, dried, and used in creative projects. Learn how to grow these flowers, when to pick them, and the basics of flower pressing and drying as well as ideas for flower-related projects.
Join the Master Gardeners as they discuss information and easy ideas for composting in your home garden.
What’s not to love about flowers that come back every year? This session covers the key considerations in planning and constructing a perennial garden as well as a historical perspective on perennial gardening.
Join the Master Gardeners as they walk through all things soil, including types of soil, pH, and nutrients. Hands on samples provided.
Join the Master Gardeners as they walk through all things gardening, including plant selection, soil, pollinators, and more. Plus, get any questions you have answered by the experts during the Q&A at the end.
Gardening provides wonderful physical and emotional benefits for everyone. This workshop will discuss issues involved in gardening as we age as well as gardening with physical limitations of all kinds. Modifications in garden design, safety and prevention of injury, as well as tool adaptations will be covered in an interactive format suitable for all gardeners.