COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — As seed catalogs are filling our inboxes and mailboxes, do you need help in choosing the best varieties for central New York gardens? Master Gardener Volunteers, Ann Walton and Carol Phelps, can help guide gardeners in the upcoming workshop “Making Sense out of Seed Catalogs” on Saturday, February 18, 2017, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY.
You will learn about terms like hybrid, vigor, F1, heirloom, and determinate. Are there industry standards for the terms organic or open-pollinated seeds? Success with long growing season vegetables such as melons and peppers often start at choosing the right varieties to grow here. You will also learn how the best value is not always the least expensive seeds, but sometimes they can be. With a little knowledge from this workshop and careful reading of the seed catalogs, your winter garden dreams can be a reality next summer.
The program is free, but pre-registration for the workshop is requested by Thursday, February 16. The class may be canceled due to low registrations. For information on pre-registering for the event, call CCE at 607- 547-2536, Ext 231, email otsego@cornell.eduor visit http://cceschoharie-otsego.org. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties prior to the program.
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