CCEDC News

Food Safety After a Power Outage

In response to recent consumer calls, we have provided the following links to the federal food safety websites with information on proper handling and disposal of food after a power outage.

Main Office: Farm and Home Center (Map)

2715 Route 44, Suite 1
Millbrook, NY 12545
Phone: (845) 677-8223
Fax: (845) 677-6563
Email: dutchess@cornell.edu

Vegetable Gardening A-Z (Series 1)

Date: Saturday February 11

Description: This 5 session class in Millbrook covers the fundamentals of growing vegetables, from selecting varieties and planting seeds and transplants, to growing and harvesting. We will look at how to protect your garden from pests both big and tiny and cover techniques such as growing beds,...

A-Z Vegetable Gardening (Series 2)

Date: Thursday February 16

Description: This 5 session class in Wappingers Falls covers the fundamentals of growing vegetables, from selecting varieties and planting seeds and transplants, to growing and harvesting. We will look at how to protect your garden from pests both big and tiny and cover techniques such as growing beds,...

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip

Date: Tuesday March 06

Description: The theme this year is "Hawaii- Islands of Aloha". The cost is $70 per person which includes transportation and admission. We will be leaving from the Farm & Home Center on Rt. 44 in Millbrook promptly at 8 AM and returning home at approximately 9:30 PM. Pre-registration is required. ...

Upcoming Events

ISA Certification Training

Date: Wednesday February 08

Description: This 4 session training program prepares arborists for the International Society of...

Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word

Date: Wednesday February 08

Description: Are you a jellyfish or a brick wall? This program will help you to understand your parenting...

2012 Hudson Valley Nursery, Greenho...

Date: Thursday February 09

Description: The workshop will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County in Middletown, NY. ...

Horticulture Diagnostic Lab and Hotline

Master Gardener volunteers identify plant and insect samples, diagnose plant samples and perform soil pH testing in our Horticulture Diagnostic Lab.

The CCEDC Horticulture Hotline is open Wednesdays from 9-noon, April through October. The Hotline number is 845-677-5067. Reduced hours of operation are due to 2011 county budget cuts and loss of staff.

Samples for diagnosis may be dropped off at the Dutchess County Farm & Home Center M-F, 8:30 AM- 4 PM. The receptionist will have you fill out a form and collect payment. Diagnosis results will be mailed within 7 days of receipt. Please call our office if you have any questions about submitting samples.

CCEDC Lab Services- fees, how to submit samples.
Horticulture Diagnosis/ID Form- print out, complete and submit with sample. Providing clear photos in addition to the sample(s) is very helpful.
Soil pH Test Form- print out, complete and submit with sample.

Cornell University Diagnostic Services:

Gardening Information:

Visit the Cornell Gardening Website to learn more about vegetables, fruits, lawns, trees, shrubs, houseplants, soil, composting and pests.
Pest Management Around the Home- structural and garden pests.
Websites for Gardeners- many topics, including bees, nuisance wildlife, mushrooms, invasive plants, certified arborists and weed ID.
Subscribe to our Blog- Hudson Valley Garden Scout.

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