Master Gardener's Speakers' Bureau
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County Speakers’ Bureau has lively and informative presentations that are specifically designed to meet the needs of our county. Choose from an Exciting Selection of Speakers’ Bureau Topics!
Eco-friendly Gardening
Attracting Beneficial Insects to Our Gardens
Native Plants, Invasive Species and the Novelty and Ethics of Wild Food Foraging
Herbs
Lavender: An Ancient Herb That Belongs in Your Garden
Herb Gardens
Fruits and Vegetables
Raised Beds for Vegetable Gardens
Understanding Wine
Crops in Pots- Growing Vegetables in Containers
Edible Landscaping
Year-round Organic Vegetable Gardening
Ornamental Horticulture
Gardening in the Shade
Growing Roses in Rockland County
Trash to Garden Treasure
Table-Top Gardens: Bonsai and Terrariums
Winter Container Gardening
Container Gardening for Spring and Summer
Decorating with Houseplants
Indoor Horticulture
Table-Top Gardens: Bonsai and Terrariums
Decorating with Houseplants
Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants and Orchids All Year Long
Garden Design
Using Stone and Pavers in Your Landscape
Principles of Sustainable Garden Design
Using Annuals and Perennials in Your Garden
Horticultural Techniques and Tools
Garden Irrigation: A Barrel of Watering Tips
Pruning
Plant Propagation
Starting Seeds Indoors and Outdoors
Put the Garden to Bed
Start a Garden from Scratch
Floral Arranging
Thanksgiving Cornucopia Arrangements
Holiday Floral Arrangement
Master Gardener volunteers and Extension Educators are available upon request to speak to your group. Dedicated to serving the community, the Master Gardener volunteers are involved in many aspects of educational outreach year round and are trained to provide accurate and timely information on a variety of gardening topics and environmental issues.
Take a look at the brochure and program descriptions online:
http://rocklandcce.org/PDFs/2014_Speakers_Bureau_brochure.pdf
http://rocklandcce.org/speakers_bureau.htm
To arrange for a Master Gardener talk or workshop, contact Annie Christian, Community Horticulture Educator at 845-429-7085, ext. 108 or alc44@cornell.edu.
