BROOME CO., N.Y. — Now is the time to start cool weather crops for a fall harvest. You can easily add 2 weeks or more to the start and end of the growing season by the use of low tunnels, frost blankets with supports. Construct you own 4 ft. low tunnel hoops and learn tips and techniques of what to grow in the cool seasons from Master Gardener Volunteers at Cutler Botanic Garden. Hoop material, ½ inch EMT, will be provided. This class will begin in-doors and continue outdoors. Please dress for the weather and bring a pair of garden gloves.
Season Extension and Low Tunnel Construction Workshop
Saturday, August 14th
1 to 3 p.m.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag. Development Center
Large Conference Room and CBG Grounds
The cost of this class is $20 per person and includes 3 hoops. Each hoop is 4 ft. wide, 4 ft. tall. Additional hoops will be available for $6 each. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Pre-order additional hoops as well. To register please visit www.ccebroomecounty.com/events to register and pay online or call 607-722-8953.
For more information, please contact Linda Svoboda, Horticulture Program Educator at ljs322@cornell.edu or (607) 584-5016.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
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