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Unless otherwise noted, activities are held at the CCE Clinton County Office.

Calendar Legend: Agriculture activities are Blue. 4-H activities are green. Horticulture activities are purple. Eat Smart New York activities are red.

September

9/3/2008

Crocheting Workshop 6-8 PM

9/4/2008

Spanish Calf Care Workshop. Call office for the directions. Time: 10-3:30pm

9/8/2008 

4-H Fun Horse Show Registration Due

Fall Perennial Care

Interested in learning what to do with your perennial garden in the fall?  Then come join Amy Ivy as she holds a hands-on workshop on fall perennial care.  Topics will include how to dig and divide plants.  Much of the workshop will be outside in the Master Gardener Volunteers’ demonstration garden, so participants should dress for the weather.  Everyone will also be taking home a perennial division.  The workshop will be held on Monday, September 8 from 6:30-8:00pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office in Plattsburgh. The cost is $15 per person and registration is required by September 5.   Call 561-7450 to register.

 

9/10/2008 

4-H Horse Leader and Parent Clinic Registration Due

Garden Photography I
You don’t have to be a gardener to be an admirer of their beauty.  But, capturing that beauty in a photograph can be a challenge.  This discussion-based class will cover the basic techniques for successful garden photography.  Specific topics covered include how to take flower close-ups, use of backlighting, and taking photos that have a central focal point.  Master Gardener Volunteer and professional photographer Lorraine Chilson will teach this course from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the office.  The fee is $25, which includes all printed materials.  Class size is limited so call today to register at 561-7450

 

9/13/2008 

Horse Leader and Parent Clinic, Clinton County Fairgrounds

Carcass Evaluation Workshop at Penny Pombrio Beef Farm Vassar Road, Sciota, NY from 2-5pm

Plattsburgh Farmer’s Market
Our Master Gardener Volunteers will be at the September 13 Plattsburgh Farmers Market from 9:00am - noon to answer questions, have live demonstrations, and provide the farmer's market shoppers with helpful information.  This month’s theme will be local foods to help celebrate Harvest Week.

9/14/2008 

4-H Fun Horse Show, Clinton County Fairgrounds

Adirondack Harvest Farm Tours & Dinner
Adirondack Harvest will be sponsoring several farm tours around the county to celebrate our locally grown and produced foods.  Four farm tours have been organized including: Campbell’s Greenhouse in Saranac (1pm), Everett’s Orchard Store in Plattsburgh (2pm), Black Sheep Barn and Garden in West Chazy (3pm) and Conroy’s Organics in West Chazy (4pm tour and dinner).  The dinner is being held at Conroy’s Organics and will feature chili, wraps, sandwiches, and desserts made with local produce and meats.  Dinner is $25, which includes transportation to all of the farm tours and the meal.  Transportation without dinner is $5.  Dinner and transportation space is limited. For more information or to register call the office at 561-7450. 

Garden Photography II

Master Gardener Volunteer and professional photographer Lorraine Chilson will teach this hands-on workshop, which provides participants with the opportunity to better utilize their photography equipment when taking garden photographs.  The techniques taught during the September 10 class will be put to use in an actual garden setting.  Participants should bring their cameras, flash, extra batteries, and, if you have one, tripod.  The cost of the program is $25.  The class is on Sunday September 14 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the office.  Enrollment is limited to 15 people, so reserve your spot early!  Call 561-7450 to register.

9/17/2008

For the Love of Tomatoes
Do you love tomatoes?  If so, this workshop is for you.  Anne Lenox Barlow will be discussing different tomato varieties, how to grow tomatoes, managing tomato diseases, and what to do with a bumper crop.  The workshop is being held on Wednesday, September 17 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office in Plattsburgh.  The cost is $15 per person and registration is required by September 15.  Call 561-7450 to register.

9/20/2008

Small Ruminant Parasite Management Workshop, time and location TBA

9/21/2008

High Tunnels Open Houses
High tunnels are unheated greenhouses that can help market gardeners extend their growing season and as a result improve profitability.  They extend the season by protecting crops from frost and reduce disease problems by keeping the rain off of the crops.  A series of free open houses is being held for the public and growers to see how well these structures work.  All of the open houses will be on Sunday September 21.  The first open house is at Bonesteel’s Garden Center (on Rte 11 west of Malone) from 11:00am-12:30pm.  The second open house is at Campbell’s Greenhouse (on Cringle Rd just north of Bucks Corners Rd in Saranac) from 1:30pm-3:00pm.  The third open house is from 4:00-5:30pm at Rehoboth Homestead (66 Jabez Allen Rd in Peru, just south off Bear Swamp Rd).  Dr. Chris Wien, from Cornell University, will be a guest speaker at all three open houses.  For more information, call the office at 561-7450.

9/28/2008

Put Your Garden To Bed

Come celebrate fall with Amy Ivy, Anne Lenox Barlow, and the Master Gardener Volunteers and learn what to do with your vegetable and flower gardens during the fall.  Topics to be covered include tool maintenance, spring bulb tips, storing and preserving fresh produce, and preparing your garden beds for the winter.  The cost of this program is $20, which includes refreshments, workshop materials, and amazing door prizes.  This event is held on-site at a Master Gardener Volunteer’s gardens.  Cover is provided in the event of rain, but we also ask participants to dress for the weather.  To register and get directions to this fun, festive event call the office at 561-7450.

October

10/5/2008

Beginner’s Vegetable Gardening: Preparing a Vegetable Garden

Interested in starting a vegetable garden, but don’t know where to start?  Look no further than Cornell Cooperative Extension!  We are starting a new series on vegetable gardening for beginners this fall.  The first class in this series will focus on preparing your garden bed, which should ideally be done the  fall prior to planting.  This is a hands-on class, so participants should dress in work clothes.  Amy Ivy will be leading this class which will meet from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the office.  The cost is $15 and registration is required by October 2.  Call 561-7450 to reserve your spot today!

10/16/2008

Bus Trip: Montreal Botanical Gardens
Tour the beautiful Montreal Botanical Gardens during their festival of lanterns with Cornell Cooperative Extension.  We’ve scheduled the trip so that we will have time to visit the green houses, many exciting fall exhibits, and grounds during the afternoon, have dinner on your own, and then enjoy the hundreds of hand-crafted silk lanterns in the early evening.  The bus will be leaving Plattsburgh promptly at 1:00pm and will return around 9:30pm.  The cost of the tour is $55, which includes the bus and admission to the gardens.  Dinner is on your own.  The café will be open or you are welcome to pack your own dinner.   Call 561-7450 to reserve your spot today!

 

 

 

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