Garden Talks in Batavia or online

Name: Garden Talks in Batavia or online
Start: 2024-10-03T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-03T12:00:00-04:00

October 3 @ 12:00 pm

Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners for their monthly Garden Talk programs.

The talks start at noon and can be 30 to 60 minutes long, depending on the topic.

Garden Talk programs are free.You can attend in person at the CCE office (420 East Main Street, Batavia) or via Zoom.

Registration is required. To attend in person, contact Laura at 585-343-3040 x101 or leg224@cornell.edu. To attend on Zoom, go to the event you want to attend. A Zoom link will be sent to your email with your personal link to the event.

Garden Talk programs are usually recorded and posted to the CCE Genesee YouTube page.

August 8: “What are Weeds Good For?” Gardeners try to remove or eliminate weeds, to allow their own choices in the garden to thrive. Surprisingly, weeds serve many useful functions, including being used for food, herbal remedies, removing toxins, preventing erosion, and even indicating soil types. Join Master Gardener Kate to learn some of the fascinating aspects of the weeds we find in our landscapes.

September 5: “Flower Arranging 101: The Basics of Bouquet Making.” Floral design is a rewarding and fun way to be creative with flowers from your garden. Join Master Gardener Brandie as she goes over the basics of creating a fresh garden bouquet. She will cover some design basics as well as several tips and tricks that will have you making flower arrangements like a pro. (Demonstration only.) Register for Zoom here.

October 3: “Pick your Poison (Part 2).” Poisonous plants have been utilized throughout history with murderous intent. They are also a favorite tool of murder mystery writers. Join Master Gardener Connie as she explores three plant derived poisons – Strychnine, Ricin and Digitalis, and their impact in history and literature. (This is a follow-up from the October 2023 Garden Talk.) Register for Zoom here.

November 7: “Garden Walk Buffalo Travelogue.” Master Gardener Brenda takes a look back at some fantastic gardens spotted on the annual Garden Walk Buffalo. Take an armchair tour of some of the spectacular, colorful gardens that make the event so popular. If you’ve never been, here’s a chance to get a glimpse of the show. Garden tours are a great way to get ideas for your own garden. It’s never too early to start planning for spring! Register for Zoom here.