The 30th Annual Spring Gardening School of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be held at The Academy of St. Joseph in Brentwood on April 14, 2012 and Riverhead Middle School on April 21, 2012, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This day includes your choice of classes from four different sessions, with information for every level of gardener from beginner to advanced. Topics include:
· Floral Design for Beginners
· Pruning
· Garden Design
· Low Water Usage Gardens
· Shade Gardening
· Vegetable Gardening
· Growing Roses on Long Island
· And many more!
All classes are taught by Master Gardeners and Extension Educators. Included in your fee are free soil pH testing, plant diagnostic clinic, plant sale from some of the finest nurseries, continental breakfast, delicious boxed lunch, and door prizes. The fee is $55 per person, early bird registration is $50 before March 2, 2012.
The registration form with a full schedule of classes and their descriptions is available for download at www.ccesuffolk.org or contact Caroline Kiang at 631-727-7850, ext. 337 or 345.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Important 2012 Dates to Remember
Stay Tuned for Details
February 9th – Valentine’s Day Get Together
March 29th – Think Spring Luncheon
April 14th – Open the Gardens
June 9th – Breakfast in the Garden
July 7th – Garden Tour
July 8th – Post-tour Party
October 6th? – Harvest Dinner
November 10th – Close the Garden
November ? – Decorate the Garden for Christmas
December 9th – Christmas House Tour
February 9th – Valentine’s Day Get Together
March 29th – Think Spring Luncheon
April 14th – Open the Gardens
June 9th – Breakfast in the Garden
July 7th – Garden Tour
July 8th – Post-tour Party
October 6th? – Harvest Dinner
November 10th – Close the Garden
November ? – Decorate the Garden for Christmas
December 9th – Christmas House Tour
The 2012 Spring Gardening School.
The 2012 Spring Gardening School
Brought to you by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
Featuring: Educational Exhibits, Free Soil Testing, a Plant Clinic and Plant
Sale. (Bring plant specimens and soil samples, call for instructions
631-727-7850, x 345 or 337).
Fee: $55 per person, per day. ($50 for early birds that register on or before March 2, 2012).
Includes four sessions, continental breakfast, box lunch, afternoon refreshments, soil tests,
plant diagnosis and exhibits.
Registration at the door — $60.
Classes are taught by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and Extension Educators.
Pre-registration is required. First-come, first-served. (No full-refund will be rendered after April 2nd.)
Cornell Cooperative Extension in Suffolk County provides equal program and
employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Suffolk County office if you have any special needs.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is funded in part by Suffolk County through the
office of the County Executive and the County Legislature.
The Academy of St. Joseph, Brentwood
Saturday, April 14, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Riverhead Middle School, Riverhead
Saturday, April 21, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Complete information and registration form at http://www.ccesuffolk.org/.
Brought to you by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
Featuring: Educational Exhibits, Free Soil Testing, a Plant Clinic and Plant
Sale. (Bring plant specimens and soil samples, call for instructions
631-727-7850, x 345 or 337).
Fee: $55 per person, per day. ($50 for early birds that register on or before March 2, 2012).
Includes four sessions, continental breakfast, box lunch, afternoon refreshments, soil tests,
plant diagnosis and exhibits.
Registration at the door — $60.
Classes are taught by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and Extension Educators.
Pre-registration is required. First-come, first-served. (No full-refund will be rendered after April 2nd.)
Cornell Cooperative Extension in Suffolk County provides equal program and
employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Suffolk County office if you have any special needs.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is funded in part by Suffolk County through the
office of the County Executive and the County Legislature.
The Academy of St. Joseph, Brentwood
Saturday, April 14, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Riverhead Middle School, Riverhead
Saturday, April 21, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Complete information and registration form at http://www.ccesuffolk.org/.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Patchogue Garden Club's Annual 'Think Spring'
Luncheon and Chinese Auction
Our Luncheon Committee has been off and running putting together a day of fun for our Annual "Think Spring" Luncheon.
We hope that you will be able to join us and celebrate the day with people from all over Long Island.
Two Vegetarian meals are being offered on the menu, and if you have any other dietary concerns, please feel free to call me, Georgia, and I will try to help...631-289-0867
"Think Spring" Luncheon March 29, 2012
Mediterranean Manor, Patchogue..doors open 10:30am
Guest Speaker: Jody Garrett from Fantastic Gardens of Long Island
Topic: Kitchen Gardening With Herbs Featuring..an Apron Exhibit....We encourage everyone, male and female to come and wear a favorite apron.
Luncheon, Raffles and Door Prizes
Tickets: $35
Checks should be received by March 24. Send check to:
Patchogue Garden Club
270 West Ave. C/O Ferb
Patchogue, NY 11772
Each guest will receive a 3"pot of herbs, compliments of Fantastic Gardens.
Members: Reservations will be taken at the January 24 general meeting.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Club Gift to Beautification in Patchogue
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| Look how the Knockout roses are in great form at the LIRR station in the Village of Patchogue! on December 5, no less! |
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| Garden Club President Diane Riviello-Voland presents Chamber of Commerce President Lari Fiala with the club's gift of support for the beautification of the Village of Patchogue. |
Saturday, October 1, 2011
September Newsletter
Greetings from the President
Hello everyone,
It's September.......where did the summer go? As I watch everything turn to brown, I do get a little sad. I'm a summer lover, and I miss the brilliant greens, yellows, reds and all the glorious colors that a summer garden
brings. When all the trees begin to shed their leaves, I think my heart sinks a little too, and once they're totally naked, I just want to "get away.” But, autumn weather brings our harvest dinner. This year we will be
holding that event at the Swan Lake Park Civic Association, 86 Lake Drive,Patchogue. For those of you that remember, it was the small meeting house we used to use for our general meetings a few years back. The time is 4 p.m., unless you want to help us set up the tables, chairs and decorations, then please be there at 3:30 p.m. The club will supply water and soda. Please BYOB if you care to, and a covered dish (of any variety) suitable for about 15 people. We will discuss entertainment at this month’s general meeting which will be held back at the American Legion Hall on Baker Street, Patchogue at 7p.m., Tuesday, September 27th. Hoping for a lovely day on the lake with the swans and ducks and hoping to see you all there.
Diane
[Update: NO Harvest Dinner after all. Venue fell through.]
Mark the Date
Regular Meeting—September 27th-American Legion Hall—7 p.m.
Speaker: Christine from Bayport Flower House: Bulb Lasagna and Fall Planting
Luncheon Committee —First Meeting October 3, 2011, 10 a.m. Same place, different time
Suwassett Garden Club (Port Jefferson) “Fall Fantasy Luncheon”
Wednesday Oct. 5th, 11-3 at the Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills RSVP: Judy Zaino 631-476-1705
September Birthdays
Frank Densing
Barbara Bruce
Joanna Drake
Millie Zimmerman
Lynn Kane
Carolyn Savastano
October Birthdays
Diane Riviello-Voland
Richard Waldman
August Meeting in a Flash— We welcomed new members Rick and Bari Zepernick, below.
Below, Babette takes a well-deserved rest from all the work of getting ready for club visitors.
What’s In the News?
1. Do earthworms have any sense of place or direction? When they are dug up in the garden and put back down someplace else, do they just return to work, or do they try to get back to their former location? “In any case, yes, once they are put back down, they will get back to work, after first trying just to get away from the very large thing that just picked them up and could have eaten them,” Dr. Siddall said. “But, no, as long as they are put back in a suitable habitat, they don’t try to go back where they were.” Read more in this NY Times article sent in by Richard Waldman: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/science/16qna.html?_r-2&ref=science
2. Here’s another from Richard: “Hydrangeas are one of the most dependable garden plants.They rarely get diseases or are victims of insect pests, and I hardly ever need to water them in my upstate New York yard.”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904716604576544410039587734.htmlmod=WSJ_HomeAndGarden_LEFTTopNews
3. “Modern-day pink flamingo? I just don’tknow.” R. Waldman Karen Ferb and Richard Waldman both
sent me an interesting article about how some people are creating garden decorations from colored plastic bottles. Some of these decorations were quite pretty. Here’s one.
4. “What an important news flash—How cant the world still spin without knowing this? Hydrangea lovers of the world unite! I can just see it now—Madonna getting pelted with truckloads of hydrangeas. And who knew Madonna was still around?” What inspired this outburst from Richard Waldman? It was this article: http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/09/07/madonna-hydrangeas-rep/. Madonna’s spokesperson said, “She’s entitled to like any flower she wants and she didn’t want to hurt the feelings of the hydrangea lovers of the world...but she prefers different types of flowers.”
Get to Know A Fellow Gardener—Georgia and John Dulmovits
Where were you born?
John was born in Manhattan. I was born in Patchogue.
Tell us about your family?
John and I met at a party in NYC. We were going to school there at the time. We were married a year after graduation and decided to make our home in Patchogue. We have five children and eight grand-children ranging in age from 2½ to 24 years old. As you can imagine, the house swings on the Holidays.
What gave you your first interest in gardening?
John's grandfather had a farm in Austria. He heard many stories from his dad about the farm which provoked his interest in gardening. My grandmother always had a beautiful veggie and flower garden. I will always remember the warm feeling being with her in that garden. I started one as soon as I had time.
An accomplishment you are proud of?
I think John and I are happy that we were able to raise five children..
Your favorite sport?
We both enjoy Basketball, Baseball, Track and Soccer. " Go Yankees" !!!
Your favorite food?
John and I are both vegetarians. I have been one for 20 years and John for seven. We just love those roasted veggies!! We live an exciting life!
Education, job experience?
John is an Aeronautical Engineer. I am a Registered Nurse. We are both retired.
Timely Tips for the Garden in October
Hello everyone,
It's September.......where did the summer go? As I watch everything turn to brown, I do get a little sad. I'm a summer lover, and I miss the brilliant greens, yellows, reds and all the glorious colors that a summer garden
brings. When all the trees begin to shed their leaves, I think my heart sinks a little too, and once they're totally naked, I just want to "get away.” But, autumn weather brings our harvest dinner. This year we will be
holding that event at the Swan Lake Park Civic Association, 86 Lake Drive,Patchogue. For those of you that remember, it was the small meeting house we used to use for our general meetings a few years back. The time is 4 p.m., unless you want to help us set up the tables, chairs and decorations, then please be there at 3:30 p.m. The club will supply water and soda. Please BYOB if you care to, and a covered dish (of any variety) suitable for about 15 people. We will discuss entertainment at this month’s general meeting which will be held back at the American Legion Hall on Baker Street, Patchogue at 7p.m., Tuesday, September 27th. Hoping for a lovely day on the lake with the swans and ducks and hoping to see you all there.
Diane
[Update: NO Harvest Dinner after all. Venue fell through.]
Mark the Date
Regular Meeting—September 27th-American Legion Hall—7 p.m.
Speaker: Christine from Bayport Flower House: Bulb Lasagna and Fall Planting
Luncheon Committee —First Meeting October 3, 2011, 10 a.m. Same place, different time
Suwassett Garden Club (Port Jefferson) “Fall Fantasy Luncheon”
Wednesday Oct. 5th, 11-3 at the Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills RSVP: Judy Zaino 631-476-1705
September Birthdays
Frank Densing
Barbara Bruce
Joanna Drake
Millie Zimmerman
Lynn Kane
Carolyn Savastano
October Birthdays
Diane Riviello-Voland
Richard Waldman
August Meeting in a Flash— We welcomed new members Rick and Bari Zepernick, below.
- Members voted to accept the name, “Members Bulletin Board—This, That and the Other” for a new column in the newsletter.
- Jo Miller talked about the Education Workshop to be held on Sept. 10th.
- Georgia Dulmovits and Arlene Lamberti are looking for members for the luncheon committee. Group members can be thinking of donations for the baskets. The theme this year is “Aprons,” and the speaker will talk about gardening with herbs.
- The group discussed the Harvest Dinner
- We were reminded to continue maintenance of our section of the Community Garden.
- Lynn Kane received a thank you from the American legion for our donation. Nothing can be done with the plantings until the sprinkler system is in working order.
Below, Babette takes a well-deserved rest from all the work of getting ready for club visitors.
What’s In the News?
1. Do earthworms have any sense of place or direction? When they are dug up in the garden and put back down someplace else, do they just return to work, or do they try to get back to their former location? “In any case, yes, once they are put back down, they will get back to work, after first trying just to get away from the very large thing that just picked them up and could have eaten them,” Dr. Siddall said. “But, no, as long as they are put back in a suitable habitat, they don’t try to go back where they were.” Read more in this NY Times article sent in by Richard Waldman: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/science/16qna.html?_r-2&ref=science
2. Here’s another from Richard: “Hydrangeas are one of the most dependable garden plants.They rarely get diseases or are victims of insect pests, and I hardly ever need to water them in my upstate New York yard.”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904716604576544410039587734.htmlmod=WSJ_HomeAndGarden_LEFTTopNews
3. “Modern-day pink flamingo? I just don’tknow.” R. Waldman Karen Ferb and Richard Waldman both
sent me an interesting article about how some people are creating garden decorations from colored plastic bottles. Some of these decorations were quite pretty. Here’s one.
4. “What an important news flash—How cant the world still spin without knowing this? Hydrangea lovers of the world unite! I can just see it now—Madonna getting pelted with truckloads of hydrangeas. And who knew Madonna was still around?” What inspired this outburst from Richard Waldman? It was this article: http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/09/07/madonna-hydrangeas-rep/. Madonna’s spokesperson said, “She’s entitled to like any flower she wants and she didn’t want to hurt the feelings of the hydrangea lovers of the world...but she prefers different types of flowers.”
Get to Know A Fellow Gardener—Georgia and John Dulmovits
John was born in Manhattan. I was born in Patchogue.
Tell us about your family?
John and I met at a party in NYC. We were going to school there at the time. We were married a year after graduation and decided to make our home in Patchogue. We have five children and eight grand-children ranging in age from 2½ to 24 years old. As you can imagine, the house swings on the Holidays.
What gave you your first interest in gardening?
John's grandfather had a farm in Austria. He heard many stories from his dad about the farm which provoked his interest in gardening. My grandmother always had a beautiful veggie and flower garden. I will always remember the warm feeling being with her in that garden. I started one as soon as I had time.
An accomplishment you are proud of?
I think John and I are happy that we were able to raise five children..
Your favorite sport?
We both enjoy Basketball, Baseball, Track and Soccer. " Go Yankees" !!!
Your favorite food?
John and I are both vegetarians. I have been one for 20 years and John for seven. We just love those roasted veggies!! We live an exciting life!
Education, job experience?
John is an Aeronautical Engineer. I am a Registered Nurse. We are both retired.
Timely Tips for the Garden in October
- Cut back and remove diseased perennial foliage/
- Finish planting bulbs.
- Start raking. Shred or compost this fall gold. Turn your compost pile.
- Make sure all vacationing houseplants are brought back inside.
- Harvest and dry or freeze herbs for winter use.
- Dry and save seed
- Take cuttings of tender perennials.
- Amend your soil with a dressing of compost.
- Continue harvesting fall crops like beets, kale and leeks.
- Carrots can stay in ground all winter for a sweeter taste.
Though an old man, I am but a young gardener. Thomas Jefferson
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