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INVESTIGATING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF GLYPHOSATE
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INVESTIGATING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF GLYPHOSATE

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

The herbicide "glyphosate" (the active ingredient in products such as "Roundup®" " and other weed control formulations) has been much in the news in today's world of social media and 24-hour news cycles. Are you hearing conflicting and confusing information about exposure, toxicity and its...

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VEGETABLES: THE TASTE OF SUMMER
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VEGETABLES: THE TASTE OF SUMMER

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Session 2 of 2019 Home Gardening Lecture Jacqui Bergonzi will show how to bring a smile to your lips when you savor the taste of summer vegetables that you grew yourself. Her talk will cover soil prep, including raised beds and containers. She will discuss watering, fencing and staking. Seasonal ...

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SHRUBS: THE NEW PERENNIALS
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SHRUBS: THE NEW PERENNIALS

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Session 3 of 2019 Home Gardening Lecture - 2 LA HSW Credit Hours will be awardedLorraine Ballato, back by popular demand, will introduce you to an extensive selection of new and traditional shrubs which can transform your garden into a low maintenance beautiful space. Shrubs with fabulous foliag...

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HANDS-ON WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS & HERBS
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HANDS-ON WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS & HERBS

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Session 4 of 2019 Home Gardening LectureVivian Utko believes in “hands-on.”This lecture will include tastings and sniffings in addition to her methods for successful growing of herbs and edible flowers. Soils and companion plantings will be included. She will cover fresh use and preserving your h...

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BEYOND THE NATIVE/EXOTIC DEBATE
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BEYOND THE NATIVE/EXOTIC DEBATE

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Session 5 of 2019 Home Gardening Lecture - 2 LA HSW Credit Hours will be awardedNina Bassuk is asked if native woody plants are the “wayto go” to increase species diversity and habitat for wildlife. Natives have gained press in the face of climate change but are they best for disturbed urban/sub...

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GUIDED TOUR OF THE ELLEN AND JAMES BEST PROPERTY
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GUIDED TOUR OF THE ELLEN AND JAMES BEST PROPERTY

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Session 6 of 2019 Home Gardening Lecture - 1 LA HSW Credit Hours will be awardedCome view the ecological restoration originally planned and executed by Sara Stein, a native plant pioneer who documented her planting experiences in her books Noah’s Garden, Planting Noah’s Garden and My Weeds. The ...

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GUIDED TOUR OF THE ELLEN AND JAMES BEST PROPERTY
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GUIDED TOUR OF THE ELLEN AND JAMES BEST PROPERTY

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Session 6 of 2019 Home Gardening Lecture - 1 LA HSW Credit Hours will be awardedCome view the ecological restoration originally planned and executed by Sara Stein, a native plant pioneer who documented her planting experiences in her books Noah’s Garden, Planting Noah’s Garden and My Weeds. The ...

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2019 New York State 4-H STEM Camp
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2019 New York State 4-H STEM Camp

Friday, June 14, 2019

WHAT IS IT? 4-H is a community of more than 6.4 million young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.  4-H'ers participate in fun, hands-on learning activities supported by the latest research of land-grant universities (Cornell University in New York ...

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