Spring is Coming to the Nannen Arboretum
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Spring is on its way after a long snowy winter and gardeners are anxious to begin cleaning up their gardens. The same is true for the Nannen Arboretum Committee who planned a clean-up day in the arboretum at the end of March, weather permitting. If you missed that one, we can still use your help in April and May. If you are interested in lending a hand, contact Marilyn Gold at mjg36@cornell.edu or 716-699-2377 ext. 106 or 800-897-9189, ext. 106.

Interested in vegetable gardening? The Master Gardeners are hosting Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus/Allegany County’s Gardening Day ‘Creating a Successful Home Vegetable Garden’ on April 25, 2009 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Ellicottville Central High School. The day will feature Master Gardeners and community presenters focusing on vegetable gardening.

The program is FREE – we only ask that you pre-register if interested in attending.

Keynote speaker Lori Bushway, Senior Extension Associate of Cornell University, will speak about Cornell University’s Approach to Vegetable Gardening. Lori coordinates Cornell Cooperative Extension’s county network of community horticulture educators and Master Gardener Volunteers that connect with the 7 million gardening households in New York State and Lori will have valuable information for local gardeners.

Other gardening topics, presented by Master Gardeners, are offered in three consecutive sessions: YOU CHOOSE ONE TOPIC FOR EACH SESSION:

Session 1:
1) Site Selection/Soil Preparation, 2) Planning – Choosing Plants based on Interest and types of Plants, 3) Pruning Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes, 4) Companion Gardening as a Part of IPM,

Session 2:
1) Organic Gardening Concepts including Composting, 2) Creating a Child’s Vegetable Garden for Adults, 3) Starting Plants from Seed, 4) Harvesting/Preservation/Storage,

Session 3:
1) Site Selection/Soil Preparation, 2) Growing Garlic from a Home Gardener’s Perspective, 3) Growing Vegetables & Herbs in Containers, and 4) Companion Gardening as a Part of IPM.

Program registration begins at 8:30 am at Ellicottville Central High School, Route 219, south of the village (Watch for our signs), mid-morning coffee and snacks will be provided and the last session ends at 1:00 pm. You’ll finish with plenty of time for lunch in Ellicottville.

For more information or to register for this great event, please call Carrie Busekist at 716-699-2377 Ext.125.