ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE

To view the Horticulture web pages of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, click on the link below:
http://www.ccenassau.org

The Horticulture/Gardening office of CCE-Nassau is located at Eisenhower Park, near the Hempstead Turnpike park entrance, behind the Technical Services building.  For directions click here:
http://www.ccenassau.org/hort/html/directions.html

HOME GARDENING AND LANDSCAPE
Integrated Pest management (IPM) encourages healthy plants and lawns with minimal adverse affects on the environment and the health of its people.

Gardening Telephone Helpline
516-228-0426 ext 7
Call Monday – Thursday, 10am to 12:30pm

In-Person Gardening Questions
Monday – Thursday, 10am to 4pm. Free to CCE Horticulture enrollees; $5 for others

To promote IPM, trained Master Gardeners and CCE staff answer questions year-round:
* Plants and lawn care
* Outdoor insects
* Growing fruits and vegetables
* Soil pH testing
* Pruning and fertilization
* Effective watering techniques
* Pest and plant identification
* Reduced pesticide use

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)
CCE’s Professional Horticulture Program

Professional landscaping and horticulture businesses are kept updated on how to reduce pesticide use, conserve water and use environmentally safe pest controls. Also received: soil tests, consultations, Long Island Gardening newsletter and timely email updates. $30/year

Contact: Ralph Tuthill 516-228-0426, ext 11