Hello Fellow Gardeners,
Here are some upcoming events you might be interested in:
Gardenscape - the Rochester Flower Show.
March 12 - 16 at the Dome Center. http://www.rochesterflowershow.com/
Rochester Dahlia Society sales and shows near Williamson.
May 9 at the Webster Arboretum.
August 14 at the Wayne County Fair.
Spring is in the air!
Happy gardening,
~Penny
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Thank you, Penny!
Here are a few other items of interest:
On Wednesday April 29th at 6:30 PM, the Williamson Garden Club will be sponcering a Greenhouse tour hosted by (and at) Mason Farms
The Genesee Region Orchid Club is having a show and sale April 3-5 at the RMSC auditorium.
Who could forget the 50th annual Williamson Apple Blossom Festival going on May 14-17? The Williamson Garden Club will be planting flowers in the downtown planters the weekend prior (May 8/9, TBD).
Happy Gardening!
-Eric
Hi folks!
We had another successful seed starting lecture last evening - perhaps we can get a report in a month or two on how things are growing?
Here are some items of community interest that have come to our attention:
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2009 Fruit CSA
Wayne County is home to one of the few Fruit CSA’s in the country. If you are interested in gathering more information, please feel free to visit the website G and S Orchards Applications are currently being accepted for the 2009 seasons. 2008 members take precedence, and then it will be on a first come-first served basis.
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3/24 Biodiesel plant tour @ 5:30 p.m.
The Williamson Garden Club maintains membership in the Williamson Chamber of Commerce. As such, we are invited to the Ontario, Sodus and Williamson Chambers of Commerce co-sponsored presentation.
Location: Northern Biodiesel and Sustainable Energy Development (SED) 317 NYS Rt. 104, Ontario (formerly 84 Lumber)
Beginning at 5:30 there will be a 20 minute tour of Northern Biodiesel followed by a 20 minute power point presentation on wind energy at Sustainable Energy Development (SED). Refreshments provided following tours. PLEASE RSVP WITH NAME AND NUMBER ATTENDING TO williamsoncofc@aol.com BY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 20.
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Apple Blossom News: (14-17 May)
Williamson Apple Blossom Festival Committee is happy to announce that the theme for 2009 is “50 Years of Apple Blossom – Thanks for the Memories”. There are 50 years of float ideas to choose from. For a complete list of previous themes, please visit the Festival website at http://www.williamsonappleblossom.com/. This being the 50th year of the festival, the committee is requesting anyone with a memory of past festivals to share it. You can visit our website and choose the New Memories link on the left. Pictures and memories can also be mailed to P.O. Box 206, Williamson, NY 14589. Please also contact us if you have suggestions about past festival events that you would like to see revisited. With 50 years of history, the festival has touched thousands of lives and made thousands of memories for both current and former residents of this area. Please take a moment to share them with the community.
Williamson Apple Blossom Festival Committee is asking anyone with property that may belong to the festival to contact them. In past years storage has been limited and many kind people have allowed items to be stored in garages and barns. The committee would like to compile a complete list of items that can be used in the current and future events. Please contact any committee member or use the link above if you have items or know where any are stored. Thank you all for your support of the festival and mark your calendars for May 14-17 for the best Williamson Apple Blossom Festival ever.
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Master Gardener news:
Dear Gardening Friends,
Although the weather is predicted to remain cold for a bit yet, we're lucky to get a taste of spring. Hopefully that has got you thinking about your gardens and home landscapes.
Our Master Gardeners will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am to noon beginning Tuesday, April 7th to answer home garden and landscape questions. If you have questions before then or during non hotline hours please leave a voice message at (315)331-8415 ext. 107 (remember to include a daytime phone number where we can reach you) or, you can e-mail your question to mgwayne@cornell.edu
For information about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, or to schedule gardening presentations for your group or school please contact the Wayne County Master Gardeners at (315)331-8415 Ext. 107 or you can e-mail us.
In this e-mail I have included a list of new vegetable varieties for 2009 and late winter gardening tips from one of our Master Gardeners.
We also have several timely upcoming events which I have listed below that I think you may want to attend as well.
Hope you can join us!
Good Gardening,
Laurie
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Master Gardener Upcoming Events:
March is is a good time to prune so after this presentation you can go get it done!
“Basic Pruning”: Saturday, March 21st from 9am to 11am, join Master Gardener and retired Extension Horticulture Educator, Dave Reville, at Casey Park Lodge in Ontario for a demonstration on pruning techniques that will improve and help maintain plant health.
Trees and shrubs are an investment. Pruning the right way c an help you keep that investment healthy.
Cost of Class: $16.00 includes Cornell pruning and maintenance manuals for trees and shrubs and refreshments.
To register, send a check for $16.00 to CCE Wayne County, 1581 Rte 88 North, Newark, NY 14513-9739. Please note "Pruning Class" on your check.
Registration deadline is March 13th and space is limited.
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By attending our Spring Gardening day, we hope you can get some great ideas and avoid some costly mistakes.
Spring Gardening Day 2009: April 18 from 9am – 12:30pm at the Cornell County Cooperative Extension Office in Newark.
Fee: $10 advance registration (recommended due to limited space) and $15 at the door
Bring a small bag of soil if you would like a free soil pH test.
To register, send your payment to: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County: 1581 Rte 88 N., Newark, NY 14513-9739 Attn: Master Gardeners. Please include your name, phone number and an e-mail address if you have one.
Session 1: Gardening Success From the Ground Up: Site Assessment and Planning
Description: Selecting the right planting location is critical to a plant's success in your garden. Knowledge of the planting site prior to purchasing and planting your plants/garden is necessary in order to plant the right plant in the right place. Many tips to consider will be discussed.
Session 2: Home Vegetable Gardens (traditional, raised beds, container, organic)
Description: Growing Vegetables in the Home Garden including organic methods.
Session 3: Birds and Butterflies in the Garden
Description: Create you very own colorful backyard haven by cultivating a garden that includes plants that attract birds and butterflies.
Master Gardener Panel will be available to answer all your gardening questions from 12-12:30.
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Master Gardener’s 20th Annual Plant Sale. Saturday, May 9th, 2009 from 8:30 until 11:30. at the Cornell Cooperative Extension in Newark. Plants provided by local nurseries and from Master Gardener’s private collections.
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2nd Annual Herb Workshop: Coming summer 2009
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Happy Gardening!
-Eric Herriman
VP Williamson Garden Club
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