Index CCE of Nassau County

Horticulture Page Index

There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. — Mirabel Osler

New Lawn Fertilization Recommendations 5/13/08

2007 Master Gardener Award Recipients 3/15/08

2008 Suggested Flower Varieties and Vegetable Varieties 4/6/08

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Gardening — Month By Month

Seasonal Topics

Selected fact sheets pertaining to the current gardening season.

Horticulture Fact Sheets

Fact sheets on various horticultural topics prepared by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County.

Horticulture Hot Topics

Information about current questions being phoned in to the horticulture information center.

Exceptional Annuals For Your Garden

Over the past two decades Master Gardeners of Nassau County have been testing and evaluating annual plants in our trial gardens. We have rated certain annuals as "Peak Performers" for our area. These plants have performed best in our annual display gardens and have consistently received high marks for flowering, foliage and overall display.

Mulch Calculator

Don't guess anymore. Calculate the amount of mulch or soil amendments to add to your garden.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

A simple, practical and flexible way to help manage pests when they attack plants.

Horticulture Web Site Links

Links to other horticulture web sites.

Quotations About Gardening & Gardeners

See if you can relate to any of these quotations.

Demonstration Gardens & Home Composting

Learn about our demonstration gardens and how you can make compost at home. Includes links to composting web sites.

Program Information PLUS Membership Enrollment Form

Information about programs offered to the public as well as a link to the membership enrollment form.

Master Gardener Information

Find out what a Master Gardener is and what it takes to become one. Plus find out who the Master Gardeners are that have received awards for their volunteer service.

Office Information & Directions

Master Gardeners Only

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Web site designed and maintained by Master Gardener Peter Zwerlein

Last updated May 13, 2008