Containers for Pollinators or Mosquito Repellent Thursday, June 8, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 One out of every three bites of your food depends on a pollinator. So rolling out the welcome mat and ringing the dinner bell for pollinators by planting varieties they'll love is smart. Do you want to support bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies but don't have space for a full garden? Join Victoria Barnsbee and Vicki Jennejohn, Master Gardener volunteers who will lead this workshop to build a container garden filled with pollinator- friendly or mosquito repellent plants. Many people who are searching for more natural mosquito remedies and don't have allergies, believe these plants make a noticeable difference and they'll leave you smelling good. What's not to like about this? You will choose from a selection of annuals, perennials, and herbs of different heights and habits so that the flower's bloom will extend throughout the season. All supplies will be provided. you can make two containers. Fee: $15/project. To register: send your payment and information including your choice of project(s) to CCE Ontario, Attn: Container Garden, 480 N. Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. $15/project Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Living Wreath Class Tuesday, June 13, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 A Living Wreath is planted with a variety of Sedums in a soil filled moss covered metal ring. For Indoor use in bright light or outdoors. This is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels. This living wreath is the perfect way to welcome friends and family or give as a gift. This will be a demonstration class so you can go home and make your own. Fee: $5.00/person. To register: call 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Nancy with name, address, and phone number. $5.00/person Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Hypertufa Workshop Saturday, June 17, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 Hypertufa is an artificial stone that is made of materials mixed with Portland cement. It is much lighter than cement but can still withstand harsh weather conditions. It is primarily used as garden art and is fun and easy to make. Master Gardener, Jessica Kanaley will guide you through making a hypertufa leaf or bowl.Supplies needed: a board or piece of plywood that your project will fit on Two large garbage bags. Leaf project: a big leaf from your garden, such as hosta, rhubarb, squash or even burdock. Bowl project: a gallon size bowl or planterPre-registration requested by June 15, 2023.  $10.00/person for one item and $5.00 to make a second item. Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 =========================================