Enjoy time outside, get some sun and exercise, and grow your own food! We can help you find what information you need to get started, and help you take your efforts from "Farm to Table". Whether you're a beginner or an expert gardener, now is the time to plant a vegetable garden. Your work will supply you with fresh food without having to go to the store. Here are a few tips to get you going:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County is your resource for information on soils, site improvement, plant selection, proper plant care, eco-friendly practices, integrated pest management, composting and so much more!
Consumer Telephone Hotline Service is open weekdays 9:00am to 12:00 noon (914-285-4640).
USDA National Agriculture Library: Home Gardening
A great list of different types of gardens and guides on how to grow your own!
12 Show-Stopping Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard
As you're planning your garden, you might be looking at lists of the best shade perennials
or the best annual flowers to add to your yard.
8 Blooming Botanical Gardens To Explore Virtually
By Melanie Kletter
Cherry blossoms, tulips, and rare orchids are in bloom! Take a virtual stroll through nature at these eight botanical gardens—many of which offer kid-friendly activities to do from home.