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SUMMARY:Seed to Supper Gardening Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Seed to Supper Gardening Class 2026\n\nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\nA course for beginner gardeners who want to learn how to grow their own vegetables and herbs successfully. \nCome join Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners to learn about practical\, low-cost techniques for building\, planning\, planting\, maintaining\, and celebrating the harvest of a successful vegetable garden. \nThis FREE beginner’s gardening course will give you the tools you need to successfully grow a portion of \nyour own food on any budget.  Three-Part Series held on Saturdays.   \nProgram Participants will: \n1  .Learn about building healthy soils\, planning\, planting\, caring for and harvesting your garden. (All sessions and supplies are free!) \n2.  Receive a print copy of the NYS Seed to Supper Garden Guide \n3.  Receive garden seeds and transplants upon completion. \n4.  Have access to continued support from Master Gardeners throughout the garden season\, however works best for you (text\, email or phone) with in-person consultations if needed. \nRegister to hold your spot.  Limited spots available. For more information\, please call CCE- Wayne County at 315-331-8415 or e-mail Laurie VanNostrand.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/seed-to-supper-gardening-class-2026-3/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County\, 1581 State Route 88 North\, Newark\, NY\, 14513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Orchid Kokedama Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Kokedama Workshop \nMarch 14\, 2026\, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nCost: $50/ticket | $45/member \n\nGet ready to dig in and get creative as you craft your very own orchid kokedama! Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. In this hands-on class\, you’ll be guided step-by-step to transform a beautiful orchid into a unique hanging or tabletop display wrapped in moss. Whether you hang it in a window or showcase it as a living centerpiece\, your orchid kokedama is sure to bring beauty to any space. No green thumb required — just bring your love for plants and creativity! All materials to create your kokedama are provided. \nMeet your instructor\, Liz! \nLiz Gatto is a new face at the Botanical Gardens\, joining our team in April of 2023 as our Educator and Program Coordinator. Liz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with Museum Studies from Niagara University. She is passionate about museum education and is excited to bring her creativity to the Botanical Gardens. Prior to joining the team\, Liz worked in the department of Art and Family Programs for several years at Artpark in Lewiston\, NY and has interned with multiple galleries including the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Liz is also an artist herself\, her love for botany and nature shines through her personal artwork. She is very much looking forward to getting the public inspired by the gardens and offering creative workshops. In her spare time Liz enjoys drawing\, painting\, traveling\, drinking coffee\, visiting museums\, and taking care of her many houseplants!   
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-kokedama-workshop/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Orchid Kokedama Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Kokedama Workshop \nMarch 14\, 2026\, 2:00 – 3:00 pm \nCost: $50/ticket | $45/member \n\nGet ready to dig in and get creative as you craft your very own orchid kokedama! Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. In this hands-on class\, you’ll be guided step-by-step to transform a beautiful orchid into a unique hanging or tabletop display wrapped in moss. Whether you hang it in a window or showcase it as a living centerpiece\, your orchid kokedama is sure to bring beauty to any space. No green thumb required — just bring your love for plants and creativity! All materials to create your kokedama are provided. \nMeet your instructor\, Liz! \nLiz Gatto is a new face at the Botanical Gardens\, joining our team in April of 2023 as our Educator and Program Coordinator. Liz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with Museum Studies from Niagara University. She is passionate about museum education and is excited to bring her creativity to the Botanical Gardens. Prior to joining the team\, Liz worked in the department of Art and Family Programs for several years at Artpark in Lewiston\, NY and has interned with multiple galleries including the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Liz is also an artist herself\, her love for botany and nature shines through her personal artwork. She is very much looking forward to getting the public inspired by the gardens and offering creative workshops. In her spare time Liz enjoys drawing\, painting\, traveling\, drinking coffee\, visiting museums\, and taking care of her many houseplants!   
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-kokedama-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Urban Vegetable Gardening: 4 Part Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to grow your own urban vegetable garden in this 4-part workshop. \n\n\n\n\nIn this 4-part workshop series\, Toronto Master Gardeners will guide you through a variety of topics on Urban Vegetable Gardening with presentations\, hands-on demonstrations\, and exercises. From the process of garden planning to vegetable selection and seeding\, these workshops will provide you with the knowledge and tools to create your own successful and productive garden. Everyone is welcome at this workshop\, which is geared to novice and intermediate gardeners. \nWednesdays\, March 18\, 25\, April 1 and 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. (four sessions). \nPublic $100\, TBG Members $85 (plus applicable taxes and fees). \nProgram Schedule: \nSession 1 – From Balconies to Backyards: Planning a Successful Vegetable Garden \nWednesday\, March 18: \nAre you growing vegetables for the first time or aiming to increase the productivity of an existing vegetable patch? This session will highlight key factors to consider when planning a vegetable garden in a variety of growing spaces. Participants will have the opportunity to begin designing a garden plan with the help of a Toronto Master Gardener. A pre-measure or thought about size and area of your proposed garden is recommended. Basic sketching materials will be provided. Come prepared with your dreams & ideas! \nSession 2 – What does it all mean!? Demystifying gardening terminology and deciding what to plant! \nWednesday\, March 25: \nFabaceae and Solanaceae\, Heirloom\, Open-pollinated and Hybrid – oh my! Gardening can feel like learning a new language. In this session we’ll demystify the terminology first\, then work on choosing plants that will suit your conditions and thrive. Participants will learn key tips for reading seed catalogues and packets with confidence. Building on your garden plan this session will guide you in choosing specific vegetables to grow. Participants will learn about vegetable selection\, planting strategies and begin work on their own personalized planting plan. \nSession 3 – Tips for a successful crop and plentiful harvest \nWedesday\, April 1: \nIn this session\, we’ll take a deeper dive into some of the most commonly grown vegetables\, exploring their growth habits\, plant care\, disease prevention\, and harvesting techniques. You’ll learn practical tips and tricks for producing a successful crop\, along with strategies for extending the growing season and harvesting more than one crop from the same space. Participants are encouraged to bring a cell phone\, iPad\, or other WiFi-enabled device to join a fun Kahoot quiz! \nSession 4 – Starting Your Veggies From Seed \nWednesday\, April 8: \nWould you like to grow veggies that have been in your family for generations\, maybe even start homesteading\, or perhaps (like many of us) just have fun experimenting with a home garden? From seed sowing to thinning plants\, learning the difference between cotyledons and true leaves\, knowing when to use warming pads or grow-lights … in this seminar you’ll learn everything you didn’t know you needed to know to start growing veggies and herbs from seed! Our workshop activity will be learning how to plant seeds and transplant seedlings. \nAbout Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) \nToronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current\, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels\, including in person\, in print\, through the media\, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community\, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/urban-vegetable-gardening-4-part-workshop/
LOCATION:Toronto Botanical Garden\, 777 Lawrence Ave E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1P2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop\n\nDate: Sunday\, March 22\nTime: 1:00–3:00 PM\nPrice: Pay What You Wish\, Suggested donation $30\nLocation: Rochester Folk Art Guild\n1445 Upper Hill Road\, Middlesex\, NY \nJoin us for a hands-on Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop at the Rochester Folk Art Guild\, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension. \nProper pruning is essential for healthy trees and good fruit production. This workshop will cover when and how to prune\, how to shape trees for long-term health\, and how to assess overall tree condition during the dormant season. We will focus on our apple trees but can also offer advice on plums\, peaches\, cherries\, and other fruit trees. \nWorkshop details: \n\n\nInstructor: David Barnet\, Rochester Folk Art Guild \n\n\nHands-on instruction in fruit tree pruning \n\n\nLearn how to shape and maintain trees for healthy growth and fruiting \n\n\nWinter pest scouting and basic tree health assessment \n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\nBring your own pruning shears if you have them\, or use shared tools provided \n\n\nThe workshop will take place outdoors. Dress for the weather. \n\n\nThis workshop is for anyone interested in orchard care\, home fruit production\, or learning practical orchard management skills.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:Rochester Folk Art Guild\, 1445 Upper Hill Rd.\, Middlesex\, NY\, 14507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Container gardens are a popular way to grow at home\, but can often offer some challenges that in-ground or raised bed gardening doesn’t. Join this class to learn some methods that will improve your container garden outcomes. Taught by Patti Jablonski\, General Manager at Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market. \nClasses are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project\, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market\, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. \nMAP is a nonprofit food hub and urban farm that promotes equity and access by connecting people to nutritious\, local food. Located on Buffalo’s West Side\, our dedicated staff and volunteers work in neighborhoods throughout Buffalo to build connections with people and work with them to build a food system that benefits people\, the planet and our regional economy. \nWe offer culinary education classes on a sliding scale with the goal of bringing people together to share good food. Our classes promote cross cultural learning\, teach recipes using fresh\, nutritious seasonal produce\, and educate on food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation. \nWhen you take a class at MAP\, you are helping to support our mission to nurture the growth of a diverse\, accessible\, and equitable local food system\, promote economic opportunities\, and empower youth through social change education.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/container-gardening/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Avenue Project\, 387 Massachusetts Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Discover the Basics of Seed Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Basics of Seed Sowing\n\nSaturday\, March 28\, 2026\, 10:30 am- noon\n\nJoin the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Master Gardener Volunteers for an Informative and Hands-On Session on Seed Propagation. \nLearn the step-by-step process of sowing seeds for transplanting into a beautiful garden this May/June. \nEach participant will plant and take home 2-3 6-packs. Materials and seeds provided. \nWe recommend you consider growing your seedlings at home under lights rather than in the windowsill. \nFocus will be on vegetables and flowers that need 6-8 weeks of growth before transplanting.  \nClass Location: \nTinker Nature Park\n1525 Calkins Road\, 14534
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/discover-the-basics-of-seed-sowing/
LOCATION:Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center\, 1525 Calkins Rd.\, Pittsford\, NY\, 14534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Peppers
DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Own Tomatoes and Peppers Class at Cuba Library\n\nTuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, 6:30 – 7:30 pm\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026\, 6:30 – 7:30 pm\n\nJoin us for a free\, two-part gardening series focused on growing healthy\, productive tomatoes and peppers at home! \nThese beginner-friendly classes will be held at the Cuba Library and are designed for anyone interested in strengthening their gardening skills\, whether you’re just getting started or looking to boost your harvest this year. \nClass 1: Growing Peppers. Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026. 6:30 pm. \nLearn the essentials of successfully growing peppers\, including variety selection\, planting techniques\, soil needs\, pest management\, and tips for maximizing yield. \nClass 2: Growing Tomatoes. Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026. 6:30 pm. \nDive into everything you need to know about tomatoes\, from choosing the right varieties to pruning\, staking\, disease prevention\, and harvesting for the best flavor. \nBoth sessions are free and open to the public. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge and confidence to grow their own tomatoes and peppers at home.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/grow-your-own-peppers-2/
LOCATION:Cuba Circulating Library\, 39 East Main Street\, Cuba\, NY\, 14727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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