Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is your resource for information on soils, site improvement, plant selection, proper plant care, eco-friendly practices, integrated pest management, composting and so much more! We offer free or low-cost gardening classes and tours all year long, and opportunities to share your love of gardening as a volunteer! Call us or come by today! Our Horticulture Program offers a free monthly e-newsletter, The Garden Post, devoted exclusively to gardening classes and tips.

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The latest apple research results from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program evaluate how well computerized modeling programs help growers determine when to begin thinning the bloom in their orchards.

Posted on Mar 10, 2021  •  Facebook

If you have a COVID19 vaccination appointment but don't have transportation, 211 may be able to help. Options are available to get you to vaccination sites within Tompkins County, and to limited sites outside the county, at no cost to you. (And yes, they'll bring you back!) šŸ˜€ Rides are subject...

Posted on Mar 10, 2021  •  Facebook

Attention aquarium owners: Invasive zebra mussels have been found in "moss balls,ā€ an aquarium plant product sold at aquarium and pet supply stores. Zebra mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America and threaten New Yorkā€™s biodiversity.

Posted on Mar 10, 2021  •  Facebook

DEC Announces Residential Brush Burning Prohibited in New York State March 16 Through May 14 Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property

Posted on Mar 10, 2021  •  Facebook

Seed Starting 101 Saturday, March 13, 10:00am-12:30pm @ Your Device via ZOOM!

Posted on Mar 10, 2021  •  Facebook

Open Farm Days is virtual this year. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of 3 apple farms in peak apple season: Heā€¦ https://t.co/VVBEr3hkr6

Posted on Sep 17, 2020  •  Twitter

Will Mama Duck pick your number this Sunday? Buy chances now $5/ea at https://t.co/oVuZ3iRIuA and you may win $750ā€¦ https://t.co/bs055RKq8B

Posted on Sep 10, 2020  •  Twitter

2020 4-H DUCK RACE moves to YouTube! Your $5 chance or 5/$20 at https://t.co/oVuZ3iRIuA supports 4-H. Prizes includā€¦ https://t.co/EJfmueCuIt

Posted on Sep 08, 2020  •  Twitter

SNAP/EBT returns to Ithaca Farmers' Market starting 9/2. Includes Steamboat Landing and East Hill Markets. Swipe yā€¦ https://t.co/pbYZzAaeH6

Posted on Aug 28, 2020  •  Twitter

Strawberry season is HERE!!!! Find a list of local U-Pick farms in S. Cayuga, Cortland, Schuyler, Tioga and Tompkinā€¦ https://t.co/Rhtt1tyaXH

Posted on Jun 18, 2020  •  Twitter