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Humingbird

Hummingbird Gardens

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

If you create the right garden for hummingbirds, they will come to your garden! Learn what attracts these magical creatures, including nectar sources from choice flowers and feeders. Discover amazing details about hummingbirds while viewing photographs of them in action in the home landscape.

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dahlia flower

​Dahlias

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Dahlias provide stunning color, a wonderful supply of cut flowers and architectural interest. Learn how these deer-resistant tubers can grow in your garden. Tips on preparation, planting and storage will be covered.

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herb Garden at the Suffolk County Farm

Rain Gardens

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Do you want a garden that looks good year-round, requires little maintenance, and helps prevent water pollution? Rain gardens are shallow depressions designed to soak up water and support trees, shrubs, and flowers that tolerate both wet and dry conditions. Learn which plants perform best in ...

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Green Thumbs

Green Thumbs Summer Camp

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Join campers at GREEN THUMBS Summer Camp in 2025. Cultivate a connection to nature and plants in 7 weeks of discovery. Wednesdays only, July 9 - August 20, 10am-noon. Play in the soil by growing seeds and planting vegetables in square foot beds and tepee gardens. Hunt for butterflies...

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Seeds

The Art of Saving Seeds

Thursday, August 21, 2025

This year's seeds can be next year's bounty. Save time and money by discovering which of your seeds can be saved for reproducing the same plant in the following season. Learn when to collect and process your seeds. Tips on proper labeling and storage methods will also be discussed.

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butterfly on flower

Joy of Gardening

Monday, September 8, 2025

Do you want to enhance your gardening skills? What can you learn about native and pollinator plants? How to select the right plant for the right place? Learn more about flowers, foliage, garden design and other gardening topics in this 10 week course offered from September through November....

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