PROPER PRUNING Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Road , Pleasantville, NY 10570 Location: Mt. Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm Speaker: Master Gardener Volunteer Ann Perkowski Description: Learn proper hand pruning techniques for shrubs and small ornamental trees to improve and maintain plant health, aesthetic beauty, flower and fruit production. This lecture will help you choose tools to fine tune your pruning skills. Amy Albam, westchester@cornell.edu, 914-285-4640 ========================================= WATER WISE GARDENING Wednesday, April 12, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event SESSION 4 OF 2023 HOME GARDENING WEBINAR LECTURE SERIES (4 of 5 plus tour)Wednesday, April 12, 202310:00 AM-11:00 AM REMOTE ON ZOOMSpeaker: Kristen OssmannKristen Ossmann’s presentation will encourage us to look at gardening practices that help reduce the need for supplemental watering in our landscapes, resulting in financial and natural resource savings. She will explore ideal plant selection, xeriscaping and rain gardens, as well as how to implement these waterwise practices into your own landscapes.Kristen Ossmann is the Horticulture Resource Educator and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County. She has a background in art education, ornamental horticulture, floristry and permaculture. FLYER $5.00 Amy Albam, westchester@cornell.edu, 914-285-4640 Registration: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=rxyi8mfab&oeidk=a07ejgihazjdd02c98c ========================================= CREATING A SENSORY GARDEN Wednesday, May 3, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event SESSION 5 OF THE 2023 HOME GARDENING LECTURE SERIES (5 of 5 plus tour)CREATING A SENSORY GARDENWednesday, May 3, 202310:00 AM-11:00 AM REMOTE ON ZOOMSpeaker: Adrienne MeccaAdrienne Mecca will show how any garden can become a Sensory Garden with a little creativity and imagination. The addition of elements to stimulate the senses can create an environment that can be enjoyed by all. While the concept of a Sensory Garden is often associated with accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities, the garden can also enhance the enjoyment of an outdoor space for anyone looking to benefit from the outdoors.Adrienne Mecca is a CCE Master Gardener Volunteer who serves on the Home Garden Lecture Series. She takes pride in her eclectic garden that blooms most of the year and is home to numerous pollinators. Despite having a small yard, Adrienne is able to provide friends and family and even squirrels with a variety of vegetables grown in raised gardens and pots.FLYER $5.00 Amy Albam, westchester@cornell.edu, 914-285-4640 Registration: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=rxyi8mfab&oeidk=a07ejgihazjdd02c98c ========================================= VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS Thursday, May 11, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Location: Virtual through Mamaroneck Public Library Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm. Speaker: Master Gardener Volunteer Jacqui Bergonzi Description: Vegetables and pollinators thrive when vegetable gardens are abundant with beautiful flowers.This presentation will cover tips on creating diverse gardens that hum with biodiversity and yield nutritious food for all. Amy Albam, westchester@cornell.edu, 914-285-4640 ========================================= GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Location: Virtual through Mt. Pleasant Public LibraryDate: Thursday, May 18, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm Speaker: Master Gardener Volunteer Judy Rozanski Description: Do you live in an apartment, have a postage-stamp sized yard, or deal with another limited space for growing a garden? Explore how to maximize gardening in a small space, whether suburban or urban. This talk covers topics including valuable tips and techniques for planting a terrace, patio, containers, or other small area. Learn how to choose appropriate plants, including flowering annuals, perennials, and vegetables for the site. Amy Albam, westchester@cornell.edu, 914-285-4640 ========================================= TREE ID WALK Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am Hart's Brook Park and Preserve, 156 Ridge Road , Hartsdale, NY 10530 SESSION 6 OF THE 2023 HOME GARDENING  WEBINAR LECTURE SERIES PLUS TOURTREE ID WALKWednesday, June 7, 2023Hart’s Brook Park and Preserve, 156 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530Guide: Sav DeGiorgioNo Walk-Ins — 10:00 to 11:00AM (SOLD OUT)-OR-11:15 AM to 12:15 (SOLD OUT)BOTH TOURS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. Rain or Shine. Carpooling suggested.Sav DeGiorgio will lead us on a woodland walk to explore the trees and nature trails at Hart’s Brook Park and Preserve in Hartsdale, NY. If you always wanted to know the difference between a Norway and a sugar maple, Sav will help us to distinguish this and how to identify other trees. Please note: this walk will take place on natural, uneven terrain.Sav DeGiorgio is Greenburgh Parks Department Caretaker for Hart’s Brook Park and Preserve and an ISA Certified Arborist. Sav is a landscape and tree consultant. He is a birder, fascinated by insects and enjoys nature photography. Sav has a B.A. in Zoology from SUNY Oswego and received his Master’sDegree in Teaching in biology and science from Manhattanville College.FLYER $20 Amy Albam, westchester@cornell.edu, 914-285-4640 Registration: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=rxyi8mfab&oeidk=a07ejgihazjdd02c98c =========================================