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Gardening class: compost
September 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Three in-person fall gardening classes will be held by Master Gardener volunteers in Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Erie County.
The cost for the public is $15 per class or three classes for $45. The cost for Master Gardeners from any county is $15 per class or three classes for $40.
For more information, contact (716) 652-5400, ext. 176 or jah663@cornell.edu. For accommodations for persons with special needs, please contact them at least five days before the event.
Garbage to Gold: Create Your Own Compost
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:30-8 p.m.
Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St., East Aurora
Using compost as a soil amendment adds nutrients to your soil and improves its texture, condition and drainage. Learn about the ratio of nitrogen and carbon sources for your compost pile and how to maintain moisture and temperature levels to produce “black gold” for your garden. Presented by Mary Kamien, CCE Erie Master Gardener volunteer.
Eight Rules for Overwintering Plants
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30-8 p.m.
Parkside Lodge, 84 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo
Many garden plants can be overwintered as houseplants or by allowing them to go dormant in a protected spot. Others can be dug up and stored, including dahlias, begonias, cannas and geraniums. Learn the best practices for helping your plants survive until the next season. Presented by Margaret Raupp & Kathi Scanlon, CCE Erie Master Gardener volunteers.
Fall Gardening Tips for a Productive Garden Next Year
Saturday, Sept. 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
Roswell Park Community Outreach Center, 907 Michigan Ave., Buffalo
What should I do in the garden this fall? What jobs can wait until spring? Can I plant trees now? What perennials should I leave standing and which should I cut back? Get the answers to these questions and more to get a head start on next year’s garden. Presented by Lyn Chimera, CCE Erie Master Gardener volunteer.
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