2019 Summer/Fall Course and Events Brochure

Canning and Freezing Classes with Master Preserver Ann Supa

Come and learn proper techniques for both hot water bath canning and freezing fresh produce. See what types of equipment are required and maintenance to keep them working properly. You will get recipes, learn food preparation techniques and bring home a sample of what is made that night.

Canning with Ann – Strawberry Jam: Thursday, June 20th, 6 to 8pm
Cost: $25

Canning with Ann – Principals of Pickles (Dill/Sweet/Relish): Wednesday, July 17th, 6 to 8pm
Cost: $25

Canning with Ann – Principals of Pickles: Parent & Child, Sunday, July 21st, 3 to 5pm
Cost: $25

Canning with Ann – Bountiful Blueberries: Tuesday, August 6th, 6 to 8 pm
Cost: $25

Canning with Ann – Perfect Peaches: Wednesday, August 14th, 6 to 8 pm
Cost: $25

Much Ado in the Garden
Sunday, July 14th, 11 am to 3 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cutler Botanic Garden

Join us for the Broome County Master Gardeners’ celebration of the arts, crafts, herbs and botany of Renaissance England including:

The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton
Cutler Botanic Garden’s Shakespeare Trail
Music from Kiss Me Kate and The Boys from Syracuse
Children’s Tent games, crafts, parade, and maypole
Southern Tier Lamb to Loom demonstrations
Herb workshop
Curt Osgood on dulcimer
Lauren Floden on Harp
English Country and Morris Dancers
Raffles, vendors, plant sales

Adults & children of all ages welcome. No pets, please. Costume dress is encouraged! Free entry but a donation of $5 will be welcome support for Cutler Botanic Garden. Schedule and details at: ccebroomecounty.com/events

Herbs and How To Use Them
Thursday, July 25th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium
Cost: $10 per person

Many of us routinely use herbs for cooking, but herbs have a long history of use that has nothing to do with flavoring food. Master Gardener and herb enthusiast Elaine Gregory will explore the benefits of some common herbs – many that we consider weeds and many that we find close to home.

Herbal First Aid Kit Workshop
Thursday, August 8th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Lawrence Conference Room
Cost: $5 per person to cover cost of materials

Learn to create your own herbal first aid kit. Master Gardener and herb enthusiast Elaine Gregory will demonstrate how with just three items you will be equipped to handle minor stings, scraps and cuts. Participants will take home an oil for bug bites, an antiseptic spray and an herbal salve. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Class cap: 8

Hypertufa or Leaf Castings Workshop
Wednesdays, August 14th and 21st, 6:30 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag. Development Center
Cost: $15 to cover cost of materials

Join Master Gardeners for a two-part workshop to make your own hypertufa planter or leaf casting. Week 1, we will be mixing the hypertufa ingredients and casting the molds. Dry time is needed before casts can be moved. Week 2 will be adding the finishing touches. Attendance to both classes required. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Class cap: 12

10th Annual Fresh Food Face Off
Tuesday, September 24th, 5 to 8 pm
Broome County Regional Farmers Market/Cutler Botanic Garden

Come and enjoy the beauty of Cutler Botanic Garden while attending the signature fundraiser of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. Local chefs are challenged to create the “Best Taste” using local, in-season ingredients while being paired with NYS wines and beers. Local dignitaries award the “Best Taste”; attendees award the “People’s Choice”. Enjoy the premiere local foods scene while supporting programming in our community. Check out our Facebook (Fresh Food Face Off) page for more information and to keep up to date on what restaurants, wineries, breweries are added on a regular basis.

Perennials Care Workshop
Saturday, September 28th, 1 to 2 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag. Development Center
Cost: $10 to cover materials

Are your perennial beds getting a bit out of control? Come and learn about perennial bed care in the fall. Plant division, bed rejuvenation and problem solving will be demonstrated and discussed. Please bring a pair of garden gloves. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Class cap: 16

Grapevine Crafts
Saturday, October 26th, 1 to 2 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension Ag. Development Center
Cost: $10 to cover materials

A make and take workshop for grapevine crafts. Learn to make a grapevine wreath, ball or wattle fence. Suitable for ages 10 and up with accompanying adult. Please bring a pair of pruning shears and garden gloves. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Class cap: 15

** Look for our annual Cutler Botanic Garden wreath sale. Pre-orders of wreaths and swags begins October 28th, 2019 **