Ask a Master Gardener - COLD SPRING FARMER’S MARKET

Ask a Master Gardener - Cold Spring Farmers Market

Ask a Master Gardener

COLD SPRING FARMER’S MARKET

Second Saturday ~ 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

BOSCOBEL HOME AND GARDENS, 1601 RTE. 9D, GARRISON, NY 10524

June 8 - NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week - June 3 - 9, 2024 ~ The best way to protect your yard from invasive plants and animals is by knowing how to identify them. Learn: How to identify invasive plants.
July 13 - Pollinator Pathways Pledge ~ Join the effort to provide habitat for pollinators. Learn
about the Pollinator Pathways Pledge: no pesticides, plant native trees, shrubs & perennial plants,
rethink your lawn.
August 10 - Create Caterpillar Pupation Sites ~ Caterpillars are the #1 source of protein for many
animals and birds in the garden. By replacing the lawn under trees with beds of ground cover such as: wild ginger, foam flower, or wood poppies; you create habitat for caterpillars. Learn: why this diverse habitat is important.
September 14 - Protect Small Creatures ~ How can you protect small, but essential, critters in
your yard? Learn: Why you should leave garden beds messy through the fall, winter, and early spring.
October 12 - Dark Skies - Reduce Night-time Light Pollution ~ Dark skies at night are essential to
insect and plant health. Learn: Helpful hints as to how to light your yard and yet reduce light
pollution.