Master Gardener Volunteers help Putnam County residents with their gardening problems.

Master Gardener Volunteers are presently active in the community delivering presentations to special interest groups and clubs. They also educate the public by maintaining two demonstration gardens at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office. These gardens are presently undergoing an overhaul. The purpose of the gardens is to show that many drought resistant plants can grow and thrive in Putnam County, as well as various methods of home composting to utilize yard and kitchen waste, reducing the waste stream.
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Master Gardener Volunteer Training
Now accepting applications
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County is now accepting applications for Master Gardener Volunteer training. Training begins on September 11, 2008. Volunteers are given in-depth training on a wide variety of horticulture topics. Upon successful completion of the training program, graduates volunteer 30 hours per year working on community projects and educating Putnam County residents about environmentally sound gardening. Candidates must have a basic knowledge of gardening, a flexible schedule and be Putnam County residents. Master Gardener volunteers share the knowledge they have gained with the community. Enrich your life by learning more and meeting others who share your love of gardening! For more info: becoming a master gardener brochure, master gardener application, class schedule, master gardener interest survey, or call 845-278-6738.

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Planting Putnam: A Guide to Gardening
by the Master Gardener Volunteers

Questions about gardening? Here are the answers. Written and researched by the Master Gardener volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County. For a copy of the order form click here. Cover price: $15 (plus $3.75 s&h)

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HORTICULTURE INFORMATION
Master Gardener Volunteers of Putnam County provide educational information to county residents and business in a number of ways.

Telephone Hotline: 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday to Friday. Questions answered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Staff and Master Gardener Volunteers on many topics including gardening, landscaping, pesticides, wildlife, and environmental issues. Call 845-278-6738.

Diagnostic Service: Plant problems, plant identification, insect identification, and soil pH testing. Samples may be dropped off at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office during regular business hours. The fee is $10.00 per sample. Sometimes samples require further analysis, and must be sent to Cornell University's Diagnostic Labs for an additional fee.

Public Speaking: Master Gardener Volunteers reach the Putnam community by hosting educational workshops. Master Gardeners may also be requested to speak to your group. Call the Cornell Cooperative Extension office for details.To find out about upcoming workshops email dko3@cornell.edu.

Last updated: September 15, 2008