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 832 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow

COMMUNITY GARDENS

Please read the Community Gardens Guidelines & Rules.

GUIDELINES & RULES: click here
 

FARMER’S MARKET

Every Wednesday beginning May 16, 2012 – 9am-3pm.

 

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
516-565-5265 ext. 7
Tuesday 10am to 4pm
Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm

In-Person Gardening Questions
Tuesday 10am to 4pm
Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm
at the Horticulture/Gardening office, 832 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow.  Free to CCE Horticulture enrollees; Fee 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

Homeowner Horticulture Enrollment
* Quarterly issues of Long Island Gardening newsletter
* Free visits to our Horticultural Gardening Center
* Coupons for 3 free soil tests.
* Cost is $25/year
* For more information and an enrollment form:  click here

CCE Will Come to Your Residence
For information about the CCE site analysis of home landscape click here

Gardening Presentations for Community Groups
For more information about available presentations for your community group:  click here

Gardening Presentations for Individuals
Each month CCE-Nassau is offering one-hour presentations on various horticultural  topics at our East Meadow Farm (832 Merrick Avenue).  Presentations are open to all individuals but are on a first-come basis.   Maximum capacity is 36.  Unfortunately we cannot accept reservations.

Time: 2pm-3pm
Fee: $10 (cash or check)

June Topics:
June 1 – Vegetabale Gardening
June 8 – Container Gardening
June 15 – Pruning Shrubs & Trees
June 22 – Landscaping for Curb Appeal
June 29 – Managing Weeds in the Garden & Lawn

NOTE: DURING PRESENTATIONS CENTER IS NOT OPEN FOR DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES OR SOIL TESTING.

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. Enrollees in the Professional Horticulture program also receive:
* Soil tests
* Consultations
* Quarterly issues of ProTips, our commercial newsletter
* Quarterly issues of Long Island Gardening newsletter
* Timely email updates.
* Cost is $40/year.
* For an enrollment form: click here
* For more information, call Julie Seghrouchni  516-565-5265 ext. 15