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2025 Master Gardener Winter Lecture Series

• Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Sunday, January 19, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Saturday, March 22, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join the Master Gardeners for the 2025 Winter Lecture Series- five workshops designed for the home gardener! The lectures are held at the CCE Ulster office Kingston January through March and taught by our trained, experienced Master Gardeners.

The hands-on lectures are $20 to cover the cost of supplies.

Winter Sowing Saturday January 11th at 10am $20

Presented by Cecily Frazier

Learn how to easily grow plants outside over winter with bigger, better, cold hardy results, on the cheap! Grow cold hardy seedlings ready to pop right into your garden in spring—edibles like Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Cauliflower, perennials like Bee balm, Coneflower, Delphinium and native plants of all kinds as well as annuals like Snapdragons and more. There are many benefits to winter sowing. There is no need to harden off these plants. Little to no watering and no worrying about when to plant. We supply everything you need to take home one prepared and planted jug ready to set out, and give you the knowledge to make many more.

Register for Winter Sowing

Houseplants Sunday January 19th at 11am $12

Presented by George Volpe

Growing houseplants is a great way to start gardening, while enhancing the beauty of your home and creating an environment of health and well-being. This lecture will provide information on types of houseplants, growth requirements, identification and treatment of common diseases and pests, as well as ongoing maintenance tips. Whether you want a few special plants or an indoor oasis, this lecture will give you the tools you need.

Register for Houseplants

Pruning and Tools Saturday February 8th at 10am $12

Presented by Michael Piedmonte

When and why to prune can be a confusing and daunting task for the backyard gardener. Master Gardener Volunteer, Mike Piedmonte, will present a general overview of pruning strategies and techniques to help increase one’s self confidence with a lopper. Garden and pruning tool maintenance will also be featured.

Register for Pruning and Tools

Cut Flower Gardening for Seasonal Bouquets Wednesday February 26th at 6pm $12

Presented by Dawn Hubbell

In 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 for them to 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 home for over 20 years. Dawn is also an author and writes a garden blog called Thistle Be the Day. In 2022, she turned her passion for growing into a career and became a flower farmer, opening her cut flower business, Whistling Bee Farm & Florals.

Register for Cut Flower Gardening for Seasonal Bouquets

Seed Starting Saturday March 22nd at 9am $20

Presented by Gary Marder

Do you want to get a jump on starting your garden this season? My class will cover indoor seed starting. We will discuss what seeds to start indoors, we will mix our own seed starting medium, talk about what containers to use, the importance of heat and light and warn you of some of the troubles you may encounter when starting your seeds. You will have a hands on experience and take home a mini green house with your planted seeds.

Register for Seed Starting

Fee

Class Fee depends on the class

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
232 Plaza Rd
Kingston, NY 12401

Last updated December 12, 2024