Garden Talk “Raised Gardens” Thursday, March 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Raised bed gardens are a great alternative to traditional in-the-ground gardens. They are especially convenient for new gardeners or for small yards. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of gardening in raised beds. Master Gardener Brandie W. will cover the basics of site selection, how to build a raised bed, how to make a soil mix, irrigation, and a variety of planting ideas.Register in advance for this meeting:Call 585-343-3040 ext. 101 to register to attend in-person.ORClick here to register for online: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/KBTjRPt_QROvvw5rTq6xQQThis meeting will be recorded.Anyone who registers for the zoom meeting will get a link to the recording when it is available.LocationThis is an hybrid event – you can join online or in-person at the Genesee CCE office.420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/KBTjRPt_QROvvw5rTq6xQQ ========================================= 2026 NYS Processing Vegetable Industry Meeting Monday, March 16, 2026 9:00 am - 12:30 pm First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd. , Batavia, NY 14020 Processing vegetable industry members who grow, manage, or support crop production for Farm Fresh First/Nortera Foods, Seneca Foods, Love Beets, etc.are encouraged to register for the 2026 NYS Processing Vegetable Industry Meeting.The full agenda is attached or available online at the link below.Attendees will: Network at this in-person meeting Learn the results of industry-funded research Have a voice in Cornell research and extension Have the opportunity to earn 2.0 DEC pesticide applicator and CCA recertification credits (2.0 IPM category).DATE: Monday, March 16, 2026TIME: 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (must stay for the entire meeting to earn DEC or CCA credits)LOCATION: First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Rd., (Rt. 63), Batavia, NY 14020COST: It’s free! (Please consider being an event sponsor ($100) or making a donation of your choice to our program in support our work in the region).REGISTRATION: Please pre-register by March 12th so we can make the appropriate preparations for the size of the audience.  Free Registration: https://cvp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=2162 ========================================= Garden Talk “Creating a Cutting Garden” Thursday, April 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Who doesn’t love fresh flowers all summer long? Learn all about the do’s and don’ts of creating a garden space dedicated solely to growing flowers for bouquets and arrangements with Master Gardener Connie B.Register in advance for this meeting:Call 585-343-3040 ext. 101 to register to attend in-person.ORClick here to register for online: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/crpVAwb0T7Go7rfw9U89ugThis meeting will be recorded.Anyone who registers for the zoom meeting will get a link to the recording when it is available.LocationThis is an hybrid event – you can join online or in-person at the Genesee CCE office.420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/crpVAwb0T7Go7rfw9U89ug ========================================= Garden Talk “Native Bees & How You Can Help” Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 420 East Main Street , Batavia, NY 14020 New York is home to over 400 native bee species. They are important pollinators for our gardens, crops, and natural environments. Join us to learn about some of our native bees, and how you can help them around your home by creating a welcoming habitat.Register in advance for this meeting:Call 585-343-3040 ext. 101 to register to attend in-person.ORThis meeting will be recorded.Anyone who registers for the zoom meeting will get a link to the recording when it is available.This is a hybrid event – you can join online or in-person at the Genesee CCE office.420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/rVFJaNXOSMWmRWZCXt_R_g ========================================= Master Gardener Spring Garden Gala Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 420 East Main Street , Batavia, NY 14020 The Genesee County Master Gardeners will be hosting their annual Spring Garden Gala on Saturday, May 16, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, rain or shine. The annual event will be held on the grounds of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street, Batavia.The plant sale features a variety of perennials, many of which are from the gardens of Master Gardeners. There will also be a selection of house plants. The plant sale starts promptly at 10 am. No early birds please.Visit the Basket Auction for a variety of themed baskets. The Basket Auction runs from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Winners will be notified on the Monday (May 18) after the Gala. Gently used garden books will also be for sale.Check out our garden shed sale! We’ll have an assortment of gently used gardening items such as containers, tools, signs, and garden decor. This will be set up in the parking lot area near the CCE garden shed.Bring a soil sample from your garden or lawn for a free pH test. (A half-cup sample of your garden soil in a clean plastic container is plenty.) Master Gardeners will also be available to answer your gardening questions.Don’t miss your chance to pick up some great plants at great prices. Arrive at 10 am for the best plant selection. Proceeds from the event benefit the educational outreach of the Genesee County Master Gardener Program. Free Registration: No Registration necessary. ========================================= Memorial Day - Closed Monday, May 25, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am Our office will be closed monday may 25th and will reopen Tuesday May 26th at 8:30am“Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.” – Mary RoachWishing you a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day as we honor those who gave everything.  ========================================= Office Closed for Juneteenth Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am Our office will be closed Friday June 19th and will reopen Monday June 22nd at 8:30 am“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. =========================================