A home gardening workshop called “Planning and Starting Your Vegetable Garden” will be held on May 15 at 6:30 p.m., and sponsored by will be sp by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Herkimer County.
Participants will learn the right way to plant, water, fertilize, and take soil pH, as well as learning about site selection, pesticides and vegetable varieties.
Although the workshop features raised bed techniques, almost all of the principles can be applied to the in-ground garden as well.
The workshop will be at the CCE office at 5657 State Route 5 in East Herkimer, and led by Cornell Master Gardener Ron Smith with assistance from Extension Educator Bernie Armata.
Ron Smith has helped hundreds of county residents over the years as Vegetable Superintendent at the Herkimer County Fair.
The slide show for the presentation is based on his own experimentation and experiences.
The workshop is free of charge but space is limited.
Participants are asked to register ahead at (315) 866-7920.
