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Flowers in Minns Garden, Cornell Campus. Echinacea. Cornell University Photography.
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Horticulture expert examines specimen in CCE laboratory.
Albam, Kenaley and Giordano discussing beech canker

Horticulturists viewing damage.

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Horticulture & Environment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County is your resource for information on soils, site improvement, plant selection, proper plant care, eco-friendly practices, integrated pest management, composting and so much more! We offer free or low-cost gardening classes all year long, and opportunities to share your love of gardening as a volunteer! Call us or come by today!

DIAGNOSTIC RESOURCES:

Consumer Telephone Hotline Service:  The hotline is open weekdays 9:00am to 12:00 noon (914-285-4640).

Consumer Sample Drop off or Mail in Service: You may drop off samples from 9:00am to 12:00noon and from 1:00pm to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday. You may also mail samples to Cornell Cooperative Extension, 3 West Main Street, Suite 112, Elmsford, NY 10523. Try to mail your samples early in the week (Monday or Tuesday). Download sample submittal forms and review sampling and submittal instructions HERE.

LINKS OF INTEREST:
Click here for Recent Programs and Related Resources

Click here for Guide to Farming in NYS

Click here for Westchester Horticultural News Archives

Click here for frequently accessed fact sheets

Click here for Cornell University Turfgrass Program resources

Click here for Cornell University Urban Horticulture Institute resources

Click here for Cornell University IPM “What’s Bugging You?” resources:

Click here for What is Energy Star

Click here for Energy Savings Tips

Click here for Growing Degree Days

Click here for Horticulture Diagnostic Forms

Click here for Horticulture Newsletter (for homeowners)

Click here for Invasive Species

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Commercial Horticulture

Commercial horticulture is the science, art, and business of cultivating ornamental plants. Learn more about our many offerings in this area, here on our website!

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Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners are an important volunteer group that support outreach efforts of CCE Westchester County. Learn more here.

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Contact

Gerald Giordano
Senior Horticulture Consultant
westchester@cornell.edu
914-285-4640

Last updated April 10, 2019

Horticulture & Environment

Urban Horticulture Institute

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The Institute's mission is to improve quality of life by enhancing the functions of plants within urban ecosystems. Our program integrates plant stress physiology, horticultural science, plant ecology and soil science, and applies them to four broad areas:Urban Horticulture Institute

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Found in Westchester

Detailed information on pertinent aspects of EAB for Westchester County residents, woodlot owners, the Green Industry, municipalities and other interests may be found at The New York Invasive Species Clearinghouse web site at:

http://www.nyis.info/index.php?action=eab

For information on other invasive species affecting New York State, see The New York Invasive Species Clearinghouse web site’s home page at:

http://www.nyis.info/index.php

See the official DEC press release on EAB in Westchester County here:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7253.html

Photo of EAB courtesy of The New York Invasive Species Clearinghouse website


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The New York State IPM Program

The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program develops sustainable ways to manage pests and helps people to use methods that minimize environmental, health, and economic risks.