2023 Gardening Classes

Hands on and online classes for 2023

Indoor Seed Starting

Saturday, February 25th        

1 to 3 p.m.

CCE Ag. Development Center

Learn all you need to know to start your own garden vegetable or flower plants from seed indoors. Seed starting mixes, lighting needs and after-care of seedlings will be explained. Gain hands-on experience as you sow seeds in a six-pack container. (Seeds will be provided or you can bring your own.) Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Cost is $10 per household to cover cost of materials. For more information or to register please call 607-772-8953 or click on the link: register.

Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

Saturday, March 18th

1 to 3 p.m.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag. Development Center

Work with Master Gardeners and CCE staff in CBG learning proper techniques pruning trees and shrubs. Learn how, why and when to prune, proper tools, tool maintenance, etc. We will be going out to the gardens for the second hour so please dress for the weather.(In the event of rain/snow cancellation, class will not be rescheduled.)Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Cost is $10 per person. Please bring a pair of garden gloves and hand pruners. For more information or to register please call 607-772-8953 or click on the link:  Register

Rainscaping – Gardening for Water Quality

Thursday, April 20^th

6 to 7pm

Online Via Zoom

Learn some easy and affordable landscaping practices to help control stormwater runoff and add beauty and value to your yard. Raingardens and rainwater collection basics included. The fee for the class is $5.00 per email address. This class will be held via Zoom, a link for the Zoom meeting will be sent to you via e-mail on the day of the event. For more information or to register please call 607-772-8953 or click on the link: Register

Dividing Perennials Properly                                

Saturday, May 13^th

1 to 3 pm

CCE Ag. Development Center

Cutler Botanic Garden grounds

 Perennial plants return year after year without replanting but to keep them looking their best some maintenance is required. If your flowers are no longer blooming well or look overcrowded, it may be time to divide. Join Master Gardeners to see a live demonstration on digging and get hands on experience in dividing perennial plants. Learn how, when, why and which perennials should be divided. . Cost will be $10 per person. Pre-registration is required to ensure we have enough materials. For more information or to register please call 607-772-8953 or click on the link: Register

Growing and Using Culinary Herbs             

Thursday, June 8^th 6:00 to 7:30 pm         

CCE Ag. Development Center

Cutler Botanic Garden grounds

Broome County Master Gardener and herb enthusiast Elaine Gregory will take you through the basics of growing, harvesting and preserving some of our most popular culinary herbs and some less common herbs to expand your palette. The fee for the class is $10.00 per person. For more information or to register please call 607-772-8953 or click on the link: Register

Last updated February 1, 2023