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Spotted Lanternfly has been found in New York State

Spotted Lanternfly has been found in New York State

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 today!

DIAGNOSTIC RESOURCES:

Our lab is staffed by full-time, credentialed professionals.  For your convenience, we accept 24/7 drop offs on site.  Call for information and instructions.

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:  FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC AND OUR STAFF DURING THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC, CCE Westchester’s plant and insect walk-in diagnostic and drop off services will be limited to an “appointment only” policy.  For more information call 914-285-4640 or email westchester@cornell.edu

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.



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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

Hillary Jufer
Horticulture Program Manager
Westchester@cornell.edu
914-285-4640

Last updated July 12, 2022

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


FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC AND OUR STAFF DURING THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC, CCE Westchester’s plant and insect walk-in diagnostic and drop off services will be limited to an “APPOINTMENT ONLY” policy. For more information call 914-285-4640 or email westchester@cornell.edu.


If you would like to sign up for Horticulture and the Environment-related program announcements and other information you may also do so at westchester@cornell.edu.

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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.