Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Spring Into Gardening! Saturday April 6



The Master Gardeners of Tompkins County are hosting a special day for gardeners on Saturday, April 6 at the DeWitt Middle School, Warren Road, Ithaca. Spring Into Gardening! features 20 different workshops on home vegetable and fruit growing, taught by staff from Cornell University's Horticulture Department, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and professional horticulturists.

EARLYBIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED!  Your choice of 5 workshops plus lunch for only $60! Download a brochure for the complete workshop schedule and registration form. Places are still available for all workshops.

Here are some of the cool and interesting classes offered at Spring Into Gardening!

 Learn how to graft your very own apple tree with Stephen Cummins from Indian Creek Farm
No extra cost for materials, and you get to take home the tree!

Take a tour of a successful school garden with DeWitt science teacher Wayne Gottlieb and learn how gardening can be part of the curriculum

Lee Ginenthal from Der Rosenmeister will talk about growing climbing and rambling roses

Can you really grow paw-paws in Ithaca? Find out at the Edible Landscape class by Josh Dolan, Gardens 4 Humanity


There are still spaces available in all the workshops so don't delay, register today!

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