Cornell Cooperative Extension

Broome County
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Gardening

Our Home Gardening programs are designed to increase the homeowner’s ability to solve horticulture problems and develop an appreciation of natural resources. The Home Gardening program at Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County (CCE-BC) is very active and centers around Cutler Botanic Garden, a 4.5 acre living horticulture classroom located on the property of CCE-BC at 840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, New York.

Gardening Classes and Workshops


Check out these Cornell resources for information on growing flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, trees, shrubs and more!

Last updated March 28, 2019

Gardening

Seed Starting Information

Starting your own seeds gives you more choice of the varieties of plants that you can grow and it need not be expensive to do. Here is more information to get you started:

Seed Starting Fact Sheet

Low Cost Light Kit Plans

Seed Germination Test

Need Home Gardening Advice?

Call the "Grow Line" to get advice from experienced gardeners.  Master Gardener Volunteers are available to take your calls from mid-April through mid-October.  

Thursdays from 9 to 1

Please call 607-772-8958

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Join the Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Broome County

Applications are being accepted for the 2019 Master Gardener Regional Training and the Master Gardener Assistant program of Cutler Botanic Garden.

Take advantage of classes and trainings in return for providing service hours to Cutler Botanic Garden and communities in the greater Binghamton area.  For more information please contact  Linda Svoboda at ljs322@cornell.edu or phone 607-584-5016. For a volunteer application please visit our office or contact Carol at 607-772-8953 or e-mail clf62@cornell.edu.

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