Introduction to Growing Dahlias
Saturday, April  5, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street  , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424
If you want to start dahlias inside, April is the time to begin. Join Priscilla Kaufman for a presentation and hands-on demonstration of how to grow dahlias from potting them up to splitting and storing tubers for the winter. She will have dahlia tubers for sale after the workshopTopics include the history of dahlias, obtaining tubers, potting up tubers inside, dahlia care through the season and splitting and storing tubers. Handouts will include a list of resources and recommended tools.Priscilla is a Master Gardener and member of the Rochester Dahlia Society who loves to garden and is struggling with a serious dahlia addition.
$10.00/family
Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427


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Meet Your Local Farmer Fair!
Sunday, May  4, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New York Kitchen, 800 South Main Street , Canandaigua, NY 14424
Celebrating Locally Grown Agricultural Products!Get to Know Your Local Farmers!Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County at New York Kitchen for our spring Meet Your Local Farmer Fair! This fun and educational community event will provide an opportunity to meet your local producers and learn more about their agricultural product offerings.- Learn about CSA programs, local farm stands & markets, and pick-your-own opportunities!- Shop a variety of local produce, meats, eggs, cut flowers, plants, & more!- Experience live chef cooking demonstrations on the hour!- Enjoy live music on the Tasting Room Terrace with Sam NitschThere is no fee to attend, and all are welcome! Donations of $5 or more towards our educational programming will receive a complimentary raffle entry to win a delicious gift package!The 2025 Spring Meet Your Local Farmer Fair is brought to you by Cornell Cooperative Extension Ontario County and New York Kitchen.
No charge
Jacob Maslyn, jlm563@cornell.edu, 585-394-3977 x 402


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Ontario County Master Gardener's Plant Sale
Saturday, May 10, 2025
8:30 am - 11:30 am
CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street  , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424
Master Gardener Plant SaleRain or shine, the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will hold their annual plant sale at the Cooperative Extension Center, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua. There will be no early inspection.The sale will feature perennial and annual flowers and some vegetable plants for you to add to your gardens. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and to assist you in plant selection. Bring boxes to carry home purchases. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the educational outreach of the Homes and Grounds programming that the Master Gardener volunteers perform for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County.If you have plants you would like to donate please call 585.394.3977 x436 or x427. 
Prices vary
Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427


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