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Genesee County
CCE Genesee Garden, Spring 2015
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CCE Genesee Garden, Spring 2015

purple iris, CCE Genesee County Garden
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Irises in the CCE Genesee County garden

CCE Genesee Garden
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CCE Genesee Garden

Gardening

2018 Genesee County Buy Local Guide

Get out and explore the great bounty of Genesee County - farm fresh eggs, sweet blueberries and road side stands with loads of fresh veggies. Stock up at local farms, markets, farm stands and businesses that offer genuine local products.

Pride from A(pples) to Z(ucchini)

Your guide to harvest times and availability for the incredible diversity of New York State produce.

Coffee Dessert April 16

Spring Garden Class

Learn the history of what came to be known as Kitchen Gardens. Hands-on activities to help you plan your own kitchen garden. Cost: $10 per person. Register by April 12.

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Compost

Spring Garden Class

We'll cover the basics of two ways that can turn your vegetable scraps into plant food. Cost is $10 per person. Pre-registration is required by April 19.

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Garden Talk Master Gardener

Garden Talk - May 2

Join us as we discuss hell strip plantings.

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2018 spring gala flyer

Spring Garden Gala

Stop by the Spring Garden Gala on Saturday, May 19, 2018 for a plant sale, basket auction, Free soil pH testing and much more!

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Garden Talk Master Gardener

Garden Talk - June 6

Join us as we discuss native plants for butterflies.

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Garden Talk Master Gardener

Garden Talk - Aug. 1

Join us as we discuss sensory gardens.

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Contact

Janice Beglinger
Agriculture Outreach Coordinator
jmb374@cornell.edu
585-343-3040 x132

Last updated April 9, 2019

Gardening

Find Your Zone!

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The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map helps gardeners and growers determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. For the first time, the map is available as an interactive GIS-based map, for which a broadband Internet connection is recommended. Users may also simply type in a ZIP Code and find the hardiness zone for that area.

Tick Information

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Bedbugs

If you suspect that you have bed bugs in your home, contact the Health Department first. The Health Dept. is located at County Building 2, 3837 West Main St., Batavia. Insect samples should be put in a clear sandwich bag and then in another sealed bag or in a clear bag and then in a jar. Place them in the freezer for 3 days.

Please do not bring live samples into the Master Gardener office.

Visit our Insects page for more information about Bed Bugs

Houseplants

We all enjoy having plants in our homes. Here are a few handy resources to help keep your houseplants happy and healthy!

Indoor Plants: Care & Management 

Cornell Gardening Houseplant Resource

University of Illinois Extension House Plant Resource