Gardening & Landscape

The swelling population of Saratoga County has lead to a boost in consumer horticulture. We are constantly challenged to meet the growing needs of this diverse group. Individuals and communities seek environmentally sound options based on ecological approaches to the design and management of the home grounds. Our goals include aid in the management of pests in and around the home, as well as the home grounds, with minimum impact on health and environment.

Please enjoy this video on Indoor Gardening, courtesy of Cristian Acosta at Allegany County CCE!

Apples on the tree at Cornell Orchard (Cornell University Photography)

Commercial Horticulture Program

The Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program provides educational programs and information to growers and agri-business professionals, arming them with the knowledge to profitably produce and market safe and healthful horticultural crops.

2016 Vegetable Varieties

Check out this list from Cornell's Garden Based Learning Program to see what varieties they recommend as being well-suited to NY State gardens for 2016!

Cool Season grasses and broadleaf weeds in a closeup of a lawn

Sustainable Lawns

Find out how to grow a dense, vigorous lawn that will provide many environmental benefits, in these links, videos and resources from Cornell!

Master Gardeners

Master Gardener volunteers deliver research based information to the community in many different ways. Find out how you can be involved.

Contact

Susan Beebe
Assistant Director/ Agriculture Issue Leader
skb11@cornell.edu
518-885-8995 ext. 2231

Last updated November 29, 2023

Stink Bugs

Now is the time of year for brown marmorated stink bugs to look for overwintering spots in homes and buildings. Learn how to identify them and prevent them from entering your home with Cornell’s Community IPM guidelines at:

Community IPM: The Unwelcome House Guest: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – A Guide for Residents, Property Managers, and Pest Management Professionals

Cornell Insect Diagnostic Laboratory: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug