Cornell
Cooperative Extension provides Warren County residents with timely information
about such topics as growing plants, care and trouble shooting of home
lawns, landscape, flower and gardens, household pests and nuisance wildlife
to name a few. Call the education center for more information regarding
your home horticulture questions at 623-3291 or 668-4881.
Email:
warren@cornell.edu
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Vegetable Varieties For Home Gardens
In
Warren County, the USDA plant hardiness zones are primarily 4a (-30 degrees
to -25 degree
s
F) for the northern end of the County, and 4b (-25 degrees to - 20 degrees
F) for the southern end of the County. The last average Spring frost for
the County falls usually
between May
15- 20. The
first average Fall Frost for the County is generally from September 10
- 20.
Happy plants
need healthy soil. Regular testing of the soil will provide
valuable information on soil health, and what amendments need to be done
… if anything. Through our office, a pH test of the soil can be provided
free of charge. For a complete analysis the soil can be sent to
the soil lab at Cornell University for a small fee.
Cornell Cooperative Extension's mission is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.
Master Gardener volunteers are a key link in helping Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County accomplish that mission.
If you would like to help improve your community and enjoy gardening, landscaping and related activities, please consider becoming a Master Gardener volunteer.
For more information and to sign up for next year's training classes, please call Cornell Cooperative Extension, Warren County.