Saturday, May 3, 2025
Mayfest at the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center Join us for an amazing day of gardening education and Plant Sale!1. Garden Programs 8:00am Drip Irrigation: Key steps to setup 9:30am Natives in Season: Which handsome natives blo...
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Tuesday, May 6, 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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Wednesday, May 14, 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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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
There are beautiful plants deer don’t like to eat! Incorporate these perennials, annuals and shrubs in your landscape to create an attractive yard with three seasons of bloom. Also learn about physical and scent strategies to reduce deer browsing in your yard.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Native plants are the best choices for Long Island gardeners. Not only are they vigorous and attractive, but native plants support our pollinators.Discover the increasing array of handsome native plants that can you can incorporate in your landscape. Please note. THIS is an IN PERSON ...
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Tuesday, May 20, 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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Thursday, May 22, 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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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Compost is a residential win-win for increasing soil health and for reducing the volume of waste headed to a municipal landfill. Learn 4 different types of composting methods in this workshop, including outside and indoor composting, aerobic and anaerobic techniques, worm and lasagna approaches.
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Thursday, May 29, 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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Friday, June 6, 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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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 butterfli...
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