4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, February 2, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= 9th Annual Hudson Valley Value-Added Grain School Tuesday, February 7, 2023 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Tilly Foster Farms, 100 New York 312 , Brewster, New York 10509 Processing Grains and Growing for New MarketsTopics: Understanding & Comparing Grain Mills & Their Flour – roller, stone, & impact millsDe-hulling & Rolling Grains: spelt, emmer, einkorn, oats and buckwheatThe Malting Process for Baking and BrewingMarketing Strategies for Grains New to the Marketplace Dry bean production and market niche Rye production and market niche3 CCA credits available-1 in crop management and 2 in the professional category. Registration closes at 5pm on February 2, 2023 $50, sorry no refunds. Christian Malsatzki, cpm78@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 316 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-hudson-valley-value-added-grain-school-tickets-503639919557 ========================================= 4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, February 9, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= 4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Monday, February 20, 2023 12:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 New Year’s Day - January 1 – OBSERVED January 2Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16 Washington’s Birthday – February 20 Memorial Day - May 29 Juneteenth – June 19Independence Day – July 4Labor Day – September 4Veteran’s Day – November 10Thanksgiving Day – November 23 Day After Thanksgiving – November 24All workdays from Dec. 25th through Dec. 31st     ========================================= Turning the Tables Healthy Cooking Class - Quick Fruit + Nut Breads Wednesday, February 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event About the Session In this workshop, we will make quick breads with fruit and nuts. You can watch and ask questions or, if you like, make the recipe along with us.Turning the TablesHealthy Cooking Classes Learn to cook delicious, easy, inexpensive meals using fresh, on-hand ingredients and pantry staples. Find out all the ways that adding whole, plant-rich and local foods to your meals can instantly benefit you and your family, our Ulster County community and our beautiful planet! Free monthly on-line classes show how fun and simple it is to use our fool-proof master recipes to create an endless variety of tasty meals, snacks and desserts. Learn to cook on the fly! These classes are a collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Ellenville Regional Rural Health Care Network and Stick to Local Studio.Learn More Visit the Turning the Tables Cookbook website for more master recipes and videos. Free to Attend; Must RSVP Maria Reidelbach, mrr233@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApd-2vqjkuEt2JNgGDxCmF5AgVV9auUo5W ========================================= 4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= 4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, March 2, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= 4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, March 9, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= 4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= Master Gardener Seed Swap Sunday, March 19, 2023 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 The seed swap is a great opportunity to exchange your extra viable seeds and seek new varieties of vegetables and ornamentals.Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions about growing plants from seed. By exchanging seeds you will also be able to save money and another gardener can use your unused but viable seeds.This is great fun for the whole family!!!Please review the Seed Swap Guidelines BelowGuidelines Please bring viable seeds, in an envelope, zip top bag, or original seed package, etc. We will have envelopes available to take seeds home in. Please Label your seeds, we recommend copying the label of seed packs, if saved seeds (At a minimum, each variety should have a notecard listing the name, type of plant, season collected, if open pollinated and source of the seed. Labels are even more useful if they also include information about the growing conditions, appearance, and flavor.) Please bring only viable seeds. Below is a list of seeds and how many seasons they are viable: 1 year: onions, parsnips, parsley, spinach, Anemone, Aster, Begonia’ Chives, Coneflower, Coreopsis, Delphinium, Larkspur, Nigella, Pansy, Phlox, Salvia, Vinca, Viola2 years: corn, peas, beans, chives, okra, dandelion, Ageratum, Baby’s breath, Candytuft, Clarkia, Columbine, Coreopsis, Cyclamen, Dahlia, Dusty miller, Four o’clock, Foxglove, Gaillardia, Impatiens, Lisanthus, Lupin, Marigold, Nicotiana, Penstemon, Petunia, Portulaca, Rue, Statice, Strawflower, Tithonia3 years: carrots, leeks, asparagus, turnips, rutabagas, Achillea, African daisy, Alyssum, Amaranth, Anise, Bachelor Button, Calendula, Campanula, Caraway, Cosmos, Dianthus, Didiscus, Dill, Fennel, Hollyhock, Lobelia, Marigold, Marjoram, Poppy, Sage, Savory, Scabiosa,Shasta daisy, Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet pea, Sunflower, Thyme, Verbena 4 years: peppers, chard, pumpkins, squash, watermelons, basil, artichokes, cardoons, Centaurea, Celosia, Lavatera, Morning glory, Nasturtium, Sweet alyssum 5 years: most brassicas, beets, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, muskmelons, celery, celeriac, lettuce, endive, chicory, Basil Borage Carnation Catnip Chrysanthemum, Cilantro, Hollyhock, Lavendar, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Zinnia How many seeds to bring Those new to seed saving and seed swaps might want some suggestions on how much seed should be exchanged. You want to take at least the minimum number of seed necessary to meet your home garden needs but at the same time you want to leave plenty of seed for other participants to try. Some general suggestions are to share larger quantities of smaller seeds and smaller quantities of larger seeds. For most home gardeners 12-20 tomato or pepper seeds, 20-25 bean or pea seeds, and 25-50 flower or herb seeds should more than suffice. If you want to take more seeds then you brought (or didn’t bring any seeds), we suggest a 0.50 donation for each pack you take  The event is free, but registration is suggested. Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-master-gardener-seed-swap-tickets-520687539447 ========================================= Turning the Tables Healthy Cooking Class - Sheet Pan Dinners Wednesday, March 22, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event About the SessionLearn how simple and easy it is to make dinner using only one sheet pan!Turning the TablesHealthy Cooking ClassesLearn to cook delicious, easy, inexpensive meals using fresh, on-hand ingredients and pantry staples. Find out all the ways that adding whole, plant-rich and local foods to your meals can instantly benefit you and your family, our Ulster County community and our beautiful planet! Free monthly on-line classes show how fun and simple it is to use our fool-proof master recipes to create an endless variety of tasty meals, snacks and desserts. Learn to cook on the fly! These classes are a collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Ellenville Regional Rural Health Care Network and Stick to Local Studio.Learn MoreVisit the Turning the Tables Cookbook website for more master recipes and videos. Free to attend, must register. Maria Reidelbach, mrr233@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctfumoqDopG9d7r_gcACQhnZgL8jEqMsdL ========================================= 4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, March 23, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= 4-H Veterinary Science Program Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 The Ulster County Veterinary Science Program serves teens ages 13 to 19 who have an interest in the field of veterinary science.About the program:This program is held on nine consecutive Thursdays from February through March.  Youth will explore the normal animal, including attitude and behavior, maintaining animal health, and the organs and systems of the animal body. Animal diseases will be discussed including viruses, bacteria, and parasites that affect animal health. The instructors will also discuss the profession of veterinary science and career paths.The series starts on 2/2 and meets: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Registration InformationParticipation is limited to 24 students. Registrations will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, conditional upon receipt of the 4-H enrollment form and full payment. Sorry, no refunds.Register by January 31st.FeesFor 2023 Existing 4-H Members:$90For those not previously enrolled in 4-H:$135Financial Assistance If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, scholarship funds may be available. Please contact Charlie at cap295@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990 ext. 328. $90 for current Ulster County 4-Her's, $135 new enrollees Aletta Kosakewich, adk94@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990. ext 340 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-veterinary-science-program-registration-492015911837 ========================================= 2023 Garden Day-Garden Solutions For A Green Planet Saturday, April 22, 2023 8:30 am - 4:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 This one-day gardening extravaganza is a community educational program presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Master Gardener Program.Everyone will gather in the Quimby Theater at 9am to begin the day with our Keynote Speaker, Carolyn Keogh, Director of Education & Public Programs at The Olana Partnership who will present “Olana: Place as Inspiration”, an informative talk about the vision of Frederick Church during the emergence of the 19th century ecological movement.Learn more about 19th century artist Frederic Church’s masterwork which will examine Church and his artist-designed house and landscape through the lenses of art, ecology, and place. Carolyn will discuss how deeply rooted Olana and Church’s practice is in the idea of “place as inspiration,” discussing Church’s engagements with the emerging field of ecology in the 19th century and exploring his four-decade-long development of Olana as a work of three dimensional landscape design. ________THE MARKETPLACE, with many local garden vendors, will be open during the lunch break. Please note, some vendors aren’t able to accept credit cards at Garden Day (cash or checks OK). Master Gardener volunteers will also be on hand to answer gardening questions, perform free soil tests and plant diagnosis. LUNCHYou may bring your own lunch or a box lunch can be pre-purchased for $10. Be sure to indicate your preference on the online registration form. Lunch is prepared by Stone Soup, Kingston, and contains one ½ wrap, a side salad and dessert. One-half wrap filling choices are: portobello, tomato, spinach and fresh mozzarella, or curried chicken salad, or turkey, cheddar cheese and cranberry chutney. All lunches come with a small green salad and cookie. We cannot accommodate special dietary needs. You must PRE-ORDER AND PREPAY with your online registration.PRE-REGISTRATION is $55.00 per person and closes April 14.When you register please select your first and second choice for each workshop. We do our best to accommodate everyone but classes do fill up fast.16 Classes to choose from:Vermiculture: Turn Food Scraps into Worm Castings – Sue Trager, MGVThe mighty worm! Learn the basics of vermicomposting and the power of “poop”. Worms, bins, and what to “feed” your composting critters will get you started on reducing kitchen waste and having an endless supply of vermicompost for your plants.Susan Trager has a passion for “all things gardening”, it led her to become a Master Gardener Volunteer in 2015. She is an accredited Flower Show Judge as well as Gardening and Landscape Consultant through National Garden Clubs. Susan has worked for Westchester County Parks as well as a volunteer for The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College.Mastering the Shady Vegetable Garden – Katherine Chansky, MGVWe know vegetables love full sun, but many do well with less light. Discover the wide variety of popular vegetables you can grow in a shaded garden with the same or less effort as a full-sun vegetable plot. This presentation will cover home sun studies; introduce the best vegetables for shady gardens and show the benefits of extended season gardening.Katherine Chansky has worked in a perennial nursery and on a family fruit orchard. Over the years she has created gardens to feed her family in the lower Adirondack region, the Hudson Valley and in Rhode Island. She completed the training for Master Gardener certification in Saratoga County in the 1990s and returned to CCE in 2022 to update her knowledge base by completing the training with CCE Ulster County.Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees to your Garden– George Volpe, MGVPollinators face a number of challenges, with habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change at the top of the list. What’s wonderful is, our gardens make a difference. Together we can invite pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to come calling and to even set up shop and stay a while with the right planting techniques.George Volpe started gardening on the roof of his Queens apartment over 40 years ago, and increased his garden space and knowledge every time he moved. Today he tends more than a half-acre of gardens on land that once grew little more than poison ivy. George spent many years teaching a plant care education program to people with disabilities. He is a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension.Growing a Cutting Garden for Seasonal Bouquets – Dawn Hubbell, MGVIn this class, we will delve into the topic of cut flowers! Learn which flowers to grow in your cutting garden, how to harvest them, the components of a beautiful bouquet, and how to get the longest vase life out of your blooms. If you enjoy fresh bouquets and would love to have them come from your garden, this class is for you!Dawn Hubbell has been a CCE Master Gardener Volunteer since 2020. She has lovingly tended her edible and ornamental gardens at her current home for over 20 years. Dawn is also an author and currently writes a garden blog called Thistle Be the Day. In 2022, she turned her passion for growing into a career and became a Farmer-Florist, opening her cut flower business, Whistling Bee Farm & Florals.No-Mow May - Do It Your Way – Sara Holsted, MGVMay, yay! Or, no-mow, oh no?! Learn about the science behind this popular gardening idea and how to make it work for you, your neighbors, the birds, and the bees. Get tips and design ideas for yards of all sizes and a suggested list of activities for before, during, and after that may - or may not - include mowing.Sarah Holsted has been a Master Gardener Volunteer since 2018. She grew up in the South chopping weeds in her grandfather’s vegetable garden and watering her mother’s gardenias. She believes that every yard has the potential to nurture an ecosystem and that we can all be good stewards of the food web.Onions, Garlic and Shallots for the Home Gardener – Jean Lerner, MGVGarlic, onions and shallots are easy to grow and very rewarding for the home gardener. Why buy garlic and shallots when you can propagate your own? These bulbs share many characteristics, not the least of which is deliciousness, but each has its own requirements to grow well. This talk is filled with the little hints and tricks that will take the stress out of growing these vegetables and give you a successful, bountiful harvest.Jean Lerner started gardening in a flower bed in the middle of busy Broadway in New York City. She moved on to vegetables at a community garden in the city, then graduated to a full garden when she became a home owner in Ulster County. Through the Master Gardener program she discovered hard neck garlic that is grown in this area, and immediately began propagating her own. She has been encouraging people to grow shallots for years, and is happy to see this easy and interesting bulb becoming more available at the Garlic Festival. She loves to cook, and is always trying new recipes for her crops.Spring Cleaning - Preparing for the season ahead – Nancy Taylor, MGV, Nordica Holochuck, MGV, Ellen DeLong, MGV, Valerie Vincelette, MGV.You’ve left your fall garden a bit on the wild-side to help shelter pollinators and other insects over winter. What should you do now? This demo class will use the Master Gardeners’ Xeriscape gardens to demonstrate some of the reasons and methods for removal of the winter mulch layer, perennials that need pruning or cutting back, division of early growing perennial grasses and cutting back grasses left standing.Nancy Taylor has been a CCEUC Master Gardener for 20 years, spending most of her volunteer time on the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden maintenance team. She has relied on the MG Program, and her fellow Master Gardeners, to keep up with research and recommendations on good garden maintenance, now focusing on methods that help shelter pollinators, insects and provide for other beneficial wildlife.Ellen DeLong. “I consider myself a second generation Master Gardener Volunteer, following my father's lead of joining the program after retirement. I've been a gardener my whole life, first, at my father's knee, second as a forestry student and finally as a MGV tutored by an amazing array of knowledgeable, passionate experts for the past 10 years.”Nordica Holochuck enjoys gardening in her rocky backyard in Ulster County. A fan of flowers, vegetables, berries, herbs and most anything that can successfully grow in shade, she believes gardening is our birthright and anybody who is interested should go for it! She holds a Master of Environmental Studies from The Evergreen State College and is an experienced environmental educator.Valerie Vincelette, who loves playing in the dirt, is a Master Gardener Volunteer who fulfilled her goal of completing the training course in 2020. Her interests are mainly in the maintenance and upkeep of gardens. She especially enjoys working at the Xeriscape Demo Garden at SUNY Stone Ridge.The Magic of Moss– Diane Goetz, MGVA review of basic types of moss that might be found locally, how to encourage it as a ground cover and how to use it ornamentally in Kokedama and miniature moss gardens.Diane Goetz splits her time between Brooklyn and Milan, NY, where each has its gardening challenges and rewards. Her small yard in Brooklyn allows her to plant bulbs and perennials without worrying about providing deer dessert and her garden in the Hudson Valley gives her space for vegetables and wildflowers as well as lots of moss to enjoy.Made for the Shade – Barbara Bravo, MGVIf you live in a wooded area or where buildings cast lots of shade, this class is for you. We will explore the best plants to meet these conditions with a focus on one of the most vexing gardening challenges – dry shade. Discover what you can do to improve the conditions and which plants to choose to brighten up the shady garden bed.Barbara Bravo is a dedicated gardener with more than 30 years’ experience reclaiming neglected gardens as well as establishing new beds and an enclosed vegetable garden at her home in Quarryville, Saugerties. She has been a Master Gardener Volunteer since 2005 and has lectured on many gardening topics.Herbs - Getting the most out of your herb garden. – Diane Carlson, MGVHerb gardens can be tiny, large, scattered amongst the rest of your garden plants or planted in containers on your deck. In addition, to adding beauty to your garden and attracting pollinators, we’ll discuss easy ways to use herbs in our everyday lives, the easiest herbs to grow, and how to preserve them.Diane Carlson was raised in the south, with grandmothers who had large gardens to feed their families. She and her husband, Skip, have had gardens and have canned food every place they lived since 1979! At fifty years of age, they started a market farm sharing their bounty at the Saugerties Farmers Market. Nothing gives Diane more pleasure than clipping fresh chives or grabbing a handful or thyme from the herb garden to add to supper!Learn How to Turn Insects into Allies, not Enemies - Cecily Frazier, MGVUnderstanding how Nature works can make her a very helpful partner in your garden. This class will teach you how best to lure beneficial insects that will eat the destructive ones. Learn about techniques including intercropping, cover crops, insectary strips, and plant associations that really work. All are useful techniques that you can use to turn insects into helpers, not a hindrance!Cecily Frazier has been an organic gardener for more than 50 years. As she became more and more focused on helping to restore a renewed balance in our gardens, she learned about using beneficial insect’s to help control pest insects, and how she could establish and maintain them. Insects don’t have too many boosters, but she’s one! Let her show you how helpful —and fascinating—they really can be!Heirloom Tomatoes Knowhow– Skip Carlson, MGVWhat makes an heirloom tomato? What is the difference between an heirloom and a hybrid? What’s the difference between an “open pollinated” tomato and an heirloom? Why grow heirloom tomatoes? Learn how to save seeds from heirloom tomatoes and tips for growing some of the most famous ones – Mortgage Lifter, Rutgers, and Cherokee Purple.Skip Carlson. Skip and his wife Diane own a small market farm in Palenville, NY. They grow berries, vegetables, shitake mushrooms and, of course, heirloom tomatoes. They are also a supplier of tomato seeds for Fedco-Seeds. Skip has been an avid tomato grower most of his life.Aging Gracefully with Your Garden Edibles – Peggy Berk, MGV, and Courtney Churchill, MGV CoordinatorAs much as we enjoy filling our tables with the bounty of our gardens, as we age, the labor and expense of an annual garden can become burdensome. Join us as we explore, from the familiar to the exotic, the myriad ways you and your garden can age gracefully together using edible perennials, reliable self-seeders and container plants you can overwinter indoors.Peggy Berk got hooked on culinary gardening 25 years ago, growing a panoply of herbs and other edibles in and around her New York City apartment. After relocating to Catskill Park, she expanded her interest in home grown food and how it can sustainably address food insecurity including homestead-based perennial food forests and guilds, and forest farming.Courtney Churchill has worked for CCE Ulster since 2019 and is the Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator. Courtney is lifelong gardener who grew up in Ulster County and she is passionate about tomatoes, heirloom vegetables and recently developed an interest in perennial edibles.Pruning Shrubs & Trees – John McCormick, MGVThis class will start in the classroom with a presentation of information on what to prune, when to prune, how to prune and what tools to use. We will then venture outdoors to needy shrubs to apply pruning techniques discussed in class.John McCormick has been a CCE Master Gardener since 2008. He is a retired high school Social Studies teacher and has recently retired as an adjunct at Marist College in the Education Dept. As a boy, his informal education in gardening and landscaping started on a small Westchester farm market and later working summers for Accocella’s Landscaping while attending SUNY New Paltz. John currently has his own business, H&R McCormick Tax Preparation.Understanding Your Home Lawn – Frank Almquist, MGVThis class will help you to understand what makes a good lawn, soil, how to recover if it gets out of control, and how to build a new one, if needed. Types of turf grasses will be covered, how to identify the grass type(s) you have, and how to buy seed for your needs. Also covered will be weed and invasive grass control.Frank Almquist retired from IBM, has been a MG for 20 years, he has taught many garden day classes as well as training classes for new MG trainees. He specializes in soil science and lawns. Along with a Koi pond, he and his wife Peggy grow about 200 varieties of daylilies as well as a large collection of Hosta.Amazing Annuals - Diane Backus, MGVA colorful presentation with plenty of gardeners’ “eye candy” and tips about what to choose and how to care for your seasonal annuals including watering, dead heading, when to fertilize, and propagation.Diane Backus. “Gardening has been a passion of mine for over 30 years. After admiring a friend’s garden I started one of my own and the addiction began. Visiting Botanical gardens every place I go has inspired me to expand my garden and start new ones. I have been a Master Gardener Volunteer for seven years. Perennials are a passion of mine. My garden has 12 varieties of cone flower and 24 varieties of hosta, along with hundreds of other plants.” $55, lunch is an additional $10, no refunds Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-garden-day-tickets-514947430627 ========================================= 2023 Master Gardener Seedling Sale Friday, April 28, 2023 10:00 am - 6:00 pm CCE Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 Many new offerings! Along with some timeless favorites!Order Deadline is March 15, 2023Pick up dates Friday April 28 10am-6pm, Saturday April 29 10am-1pm at the back entrance of our office at 232 Plaza Road Kingston NY 12401. You will be asked to select a pick up time when you place your order.We are only doing on-line orders this year, please see the ordering link below.Sale OverviewEdibleMary Washington Asparagus Crowns-10 crowns for $13Big Top Horseradish-1 root for $6.00MacDonald Rhubarb-1 root for $12.00Natchez Blackberry (thornless)-2 bare root seedlings for $22.00Seascape Strawberries- 5 bare root seedlings for $6.00Blueberry Pair-2 potted plants  for $30Paw Paw-2-second year bare root seedlings for $9OrnamentalBalsam Fir-3 bare root seedlings for $17Red Oak Trees-2 bare root second year seedlings for $6Winterberry Holly-5 bare root seedlings for $13Order HereSee full descriptions and growing information below.Mary Washington Asparagus CrownsThis winter hardy variety is also heat tolerant and shows resistance to rust. This is an heirloom variety!Asparagus plants produce a light harvest in the second year, a larger harvest in the third year and full harvest in subsequent years.Soil pH recommendation: 7.0-7.210 crowns for $13Big Top HorseradishBig Top is know for its size, vigor and wide adaptability. Horseradish thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade. It grows best in deep, rich, moist loamy soil. One root is usually plenty for a whole family.Horseradish roots can be harvested during the second fall after planting.Soil pH recommendation: 6.2-6.71 root for $6.00MacDonald RhubarbWe have selected this rhubarb strain for its excellent production for commercial growers and home gardeners. This very vigorous, upright growing strain produces large, tender stalks and has acceptable red color. Shows resistance to root-rot problems.Rhubarb bears a light harvest in the second year and full harvest in the third year.Soil pH recommendation: 6.0-6.81 root for $12.00Natchez Blackberry (thornless)Natchez blackberry is a recent release from the University of Arkansas breeding program. This is the earliest ripening thornless variety with very high production potentials. Very large and good tasting berries can be harvested during a 3–5 week season. Due to its semi-erect growth habit, Natchez performs best with a trellis. This Summer Bearing Blackberry plant bears fruit 1 years after planting.Soil pH recommendation: 6.5-6.82 bare root seedlings for $22.00Seascape StrawberriesSeascape was released by the University of California breeding program in 1992. This day-neutral has been highly successful for north eastern growers for summer and fall production. The plants have the potential to be the most productive of any day-neutral. The berries are large, firm and have good flavor when picked ripe from the plant. Seascape strawberries bear fruit 12-14 weeks after planting.Soil pH recommendation: 6.5-6.85 bare root seedlings for $6.00Blueberry PairsThe blueberry pairs this year are coming in 1 liter pots for easy transplanting and quick establishment. The plants are sheared to 12-14 inches to increase top growth in the first year. By coming pots this eliminates drying out and transplant shock.Blueberry plants bear fruit 1 year after planting.Soil pH recommendation: 4.5-4.82 potted plants-1 Bluecrop and 1 Northland for proper pollination for $30Paw PawIndigenous to the United States. A deciduous, often narrow conical tree growing 12 to 25 feet in height and less broad. This pyramidal shaped tree has dense, dangling foliage giving the Paw Paw an interesting tropical appearance. The dark green leaves grow up to 12 inches in length. In March to May they produce maroon, upside down flowers that measure up to 2 inches across. The large edible fruit is produced, often in clusters from the blooms. The Paw Paw is an oblong shaped fruit, light green in color, weighing 5 to 16 ounces and is 3 to 6 inches in length. The fruit has a high amount of protein, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. The inside has a creamy, custard texture, varing in color from creamy-white to yellow-orange. Its taste is described as a cross between a mango and a banana. The 10-14, brownish to black seeds are arranged in two rows and shaped like lima beans, with a length of 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches long. Harvest time mid August to mid October. Should produce fruit in 5 to 6 years. Grows best in full sun once established. Plant in deep, fertile soil that is well drained and slightly acidic. Deer and rabbit resistant. Wildlife food for foxes, raccoons and squirrels. Bees show no interest in Paw Paw flowers. Relatively disease free. Plant at least two trees for fruit production to ensure cross-pollination. Be the first to grow the largest edible native fruit in America.2-second year bare root seedlings for $9Balsam FirA narrow pyramidal growing to a height of 50 to 75 feet; spread 20 to 25 feet. Short, soft bright green needles are 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches in length. Grows best in full sun, but is more shade tolerant than other firs. Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soil. Adapts well to cooler climates. Prized for its fragrance as a cut tree. Extensively used for Christmas trees and ornamentals. Needs very little shearing.3 bare root seedlings for $17Red Oak TreesFast growth 60 to 70 feet with equal spread. Its dense, lustrous green foliage turns a deep red in the fall. Grows best in sandy to rich loamy soil in full sun. The fastest growing of all oaks. One of the most popular ornamental oaks. It transplants easily, withstands city conditions, is clean in habit and makes one of the best street or avenue trees. Red oak is tolerant of urban conditions; i.e., salt, ozone and sulphur dioxide. Native to eastern to mid United States. Very valuable as a timber tree.2- bare root second year seedlings for $6Winterberry HollyHeight and spread 6 to 12 feet. One of the best deciduous plants for fall and winter color. Female plants produce bright red berries in profusion in early fall while leaves are still green and remain until mid winter after leaf drop. Berried stems often used in seasonal dried arrangements. Late fall foliage color is yellow. Likes acid soil. Will tolerate wet, swampy conditions. Native to northeastern United States. As these plants are grown from seed, we cannot distinguish between male and female plants. Therefore, you should plant at least 5 to ensure pollination. Very good shrub as a screen or background. Attracts winter song birds.5 bare root seedlings for $13Due to the nature of this fundraiser, no refunds will be given. Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= 2023 Master Gardener Seedling Sale Saturday, April 29, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE Ulster County, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 Many new offerings! Along with some timeless favorites!Order Deadline is March 15, 2023Pick up dates Friday April 28 10am-6pm, Saturday April 29 10am-1pm at the back entrance of our office at 232 Plaza Road Kingston NY 12401. You will be asked to select a pick up time when you place your order.We are only doing on-line orders this year, please see the ordering link below.Sale OverviewEdibleMary Washington Asparagus Crowns-10 crowns for $13Big Top Horseradish-1 root for $6.00MacDonald Rhubarb-1 root for $12.00Natchez Blackberry (thornless)-2 bare root seedlings for $22.00Seascape Strawberries- 5 bare root seedlings for $6.00Blueberry Pair-2 potted plants  for $30Paw Paw-2-second year bare root seedlings for $9OrnamentalBalsam Fir-3 bare root seedlings for $17Red Oak Trees-2 bare root second year seedlings for $6Winterberry Holly-5 bare root seedlings for $13Order HereSee full descriptions and growing information below.Mary Washington Asparagus CrownsThis winter hardy variety is also heat tolerant and shows resistance to rust. This is an heirloom variety!Asparagus plants produce a light harvest in the second year, a larger harvest in the third year and full harvest in subsequent years.Soil pH recommendation: 7.0-7.210 crowns for $13Big Top HorseradishBig Top is know for its size, vigor and wide adaptability. Horseradish thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade. It grows best in deep, rich, moist loamy soil. One root is usually plenty for a whole family.Horseradish roots can be harvested during the second fall after planting.Soil pH recommendation: 6.2-6.71 root for $6.00MacDonald RhubarbWe have selected this rhubarb strain for its excellent production for commercial growers and home gardeners. This very vigorous, upright growing strain produces large, tender stalks and has acceptable red color. Shows resistance to root-rot problems.Rhubarb bears a light harvest in the second year and full harvest in the third year.Soil pH recommendation: 6.0-6.81 root for $12.00Natchez Blackberry (thornless)Natchez blackberry is a recent release from the University of Arkansas breeding program. This is the earliest ripening thornless variety with very high production potentials. Very large and good tasting berries can be harvested during a 3–5 week season. Due to its semi-erect growth habit, Natchez performs best with a trellis. This Summer Bearing Blackberry plant bears fruit 1 years after planting.Soil pH recommendation: 6.5-6.82 bare root seedlings for $22.00Seascape StrawberriesSeascape was released by the University of California breeding program in 1992. This day-neutral has been highly successful for north eastern growers for summer and fall production. The plants have the potential to be the most productive of any day-neutral. The berries are large, firm and have good flavor when picked ripe from the plant. Seascape strawberries bear fruit 12-14 weeks after planting.Soil pH recommendation: 6.5-6.85 bare root seedlings for $6.00Blueberry PairsThe blueberry pairs this year are coming in 1 liter pots for easy transplanting and quick establishment. The plants are sheared to 12-14 inches to increase top growth in the first year. By coming pots this eliminates drying out and transplant shock.Blueberry plants bear fruit 1 year after planting.Soil pH recommendation: 4.5-4.82 potted plants-1 Bluecrop and 1 Northland for proper pollination for $30Paw PawIndigenous to the United States. A deciduous, often narrow conical tree growing 12 to 25 feet in height and less broad. This pyramidal shaped tree has dense, dangling foliage giving the Paw Paw an interesting tropical appearance. The dark green leaves grow up to 12 inches in length. In March to May they produce maroon, upside down flowers that measure up to 2 inches across. The large edible fruit is produced, often in clusters from the blooms. The Paw Paw is an oblong shaped fruit, light green in color, weighing 5 to 16 ounces and is 3 to 6 inches in length. The fruit has a high amount of protein, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. The inside has a creamy, custard texture, varing in color from creamy-white to yellow-orange. Its taste is described as a cross between a mango and a banana. The 10-14, brownish to black seeds are arranged in two rows and shaped like lima beans, with a length of 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches long. Harvest time mid August to mid October. Should produce fruit in 5 to 6 years. Grows best in full sun once established. Plant in deep, fertile soil that is well drained and slightly acidic. Deer and rabbit resistant. Wildlife food for foxes, raccoons and squirrels. Bees show no interest in Paw Paw flowers. Relatively disease free. Plant at least two trees for fruit production to ensure cross-pollination. Be the first to grow the largest edible native fruit in America.2-second year bare root seedlings for $9Balsam FirA narrow pyramidal growing to a height of 50 to 75 feet; spread 20 to 25 feet. Short, soft bright green needles are 1/2 to 1 1/4 inches in length. Grows best in full sun, but is more shade tolerant than other firs. Prefers moist, well drained, acidic soil. Adapts well to cooler climates. Prized for its fragrance as a cut tree. Extensively used for Christmas trees and ornamentals. Needs very little shearing.3 bare root seedlings for $17Red Oak TreesFast growth 60 to 70 feet with equal spread. Its dense, lustrous green foliage turns a deep red in the fall. Grows best in sandy to rich loamy soil in full sun. The fastest growing of all oaks. One of the most popular ornamental oaks. It transplants easily, withstands city conditions, is clean in habit and makes one of the best street or avenue trees. Red oak is tolerant of urban conditions; i.e., salt, ozone and sulphur dioxide. Native to eastern to mid United States. Very valuable as a timber tree.2- bare root second year seedlings for $6Winterberry HollyHeight and spread 6 to 12 feet. One of the best deciduous plants for fall and winter color. Female plants produce bright red berries in profusion in early fall while leaves are still green and remain until mid winter after leaf drop. Berried stems often used in seasonal dried arrangements. Late fall foliage color is yellow. Likes acid soil. Will tolerate wet, swampy conditions. Native to northeastern United States. As these plants are grown from seed, we cannot distinguish between male and female plants. Therefore, you should plant at least 5 to ensure pollination. Very good shrub as a screen or background. Attracts winter song birds.5 bare root seedlings for $13Due to the nature of this fundraiser, no refunds will be given. Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= 24th Annual 4-H Golf Classic Thursday, May 18, 2023 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Apple Greens Golf Course, 161 South Street , Highland, NY 12528 About the ClassicEach year, this popular and enjoyable fundraiser brings together over 50 supporters, sponsors and players from local businesses for a shared experience in a beautiful setting. The $125.00 entry fee includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, continental breakfast, and lunch. Registration and continental breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. and shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from this event support the Ulster County 4-H Youth Development Program.FundraiserAll proceeds from this event will benefit the Ulster County 4-H youth awards and volunteer recognition fund. Event SponsorshipTo learn more about the sponsorship opportunities for your business or organization visit our Sponsorship page.About 4-H in Ulster CountyUlster County 4-H Youth Development reaches youth through clubs, after-school programs, field trips and workshops spanning a wide spectrum of interests such as STEM, Civic Engagement, Animal Science and much more! 4-H programs help youth to develop valuable citizenship and life skills while encouraging them to practice service to others. These learned values help to develop leaders and independent thinkers.  $125.00 Charlie Pane, cap295@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 328 ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Monday, May 29, 2023 12:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 New Year’s Day - January 1 – OBSERVED January 2Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16 Washington’s Birthday – February 20 Memorial Day - May 29 Juneteenth – June 19Independence Day – July 4Labor Day – September 4Veteran’s Day – November 10Thanksgiving Day – November 23 Day After Thanksgiving – November 24All workdays from Dec. 25th through Dec. 31st     ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Tuesday, July 4, 2023 12:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 New Year’s Day - January 1 – OBSERVED January 2Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16 Washington’s Birthday – February 20 Memorial Day - May 29 Juneteenth – June 19Independence Day – July 4Labor Day – September 4Veteran’s Day – November 10Thanksgiving Day – November 23 Day After Thanksgiving – November 24All workdays from Dec. 25th through Dec. 31st     ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Monday, September 4, 2023 12:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 New Year’s Day - January 1 – OBSERVED January 2Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16 Washington’s Birthday – February 20 Memorial Day - May 29 Juneteenth – June 19Independence Day – July 4Labor Day – September 4Veteran’s Day – November 10Thanksgiving Day – November 23 Day After Thanksgiving – November 24All workdays from Dec. 25th through Dec. 31st     ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Friday, November 10, 2023 12:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 New Year’s Day - January 1 – OBSERVED January 2Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16 Washington’s Birthday – February 20 Memorial Day - May 29 Juneteenth – June 19Independence Day – July 4Labor Day – September 4Veteran’s Day – November 10Thanksgiving Day – November 23 Day After Thanksgiving – November 24All workdays from Dec. 25th through Dec. 31st     ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 New Year’s Day - January 1 – OBSERVED January 2Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16 Washington’s Birthday – February 20 Memorial Day - May 29 Juneteenth – June 19Independence Day – July 4Labor Day – September 4Veteran’s Day – November 10Thanksgiving Day – November 23 Day After Thanksgiving – November 24All workdays from Dec. 25th through Dec. 31st     ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Friday, December 22, 2023 5:00 pm - 9:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 New Year’s Day - January 1 – OBSERVED January 2Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16 Washington’s Birthday – February 20 Memorial Day - May 29 Juneteenth – June 19Independence Day – July 4Labor Day – September 4Veteran’s Day – November 10Thanksgiving Day – November 23 Day After Thanksgiving – November 24All workdays from Dec. 25th through Dec. 31st     =========================================