Spring Gardening School at East Meadow Farm

Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.

Saturday, April 19, 2025

10:00 – 11:30am
Program Cost: $30
Composting: Don’t like waste? Try recycling nature’s way. Save money, reduce your garbage, and nourish your home garden all in one. Learn simple techniques to turn your organic waste into a valuable soil amendment and find a way to adapt this easy practice to your specific property and schedule. Recommended Age: Adult

12:00 – 1:30pm
Program Cost: $30
Making Healthy Soil: The condition of your soil affects all aspects of your landscape. The health of your plants, the amount of work you put into your property, and the damage or benefit you contribute to the environment, all depend on your soil. Learn how to make your soil the best it can be, to create a thriving garden, lawn, and landscape. Recommended Age: Adult

FULL DAY REGISTRATION: Register for both the Composting and Making Healthy Soil workshops for a reduced price of $50! Please select this option when registering to receive the discount.

Saturday. May 17, 2025

10:00 – 11:30am
Program Cost: $30
Vegetable Gardening: We all like food– so let’s grow what we like! Find out the general needs of vegetables, and specific ways to grow the ones you want for your table, while learning from the examples in our demonstration gardens. Recommended Age: Adult

12:00 – 1:30pm
Program Cost: $30
Container Gardening: Think you need a big property to grow food? Think again – there are edible plants for any space and situation! Learn about food-growing techniques and options that are adaptable to tight spaces. Recommended Age: Adult

FULL DAY REGISTRATION: Register for both the Vegetable Gardening and the Container Gardening workshops for a reduced price of $50! Please select this option when registering to receive the discount

Cost: All program fees listed in description cover the entire length of the session. Register for a full day of the Gardening School and receive a reduced price! Please be sure to select "Combined (Reduced Cost)" when registering to receive the discount.

In the event of inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled. If the program is cancelled due to insufficient registrations, all fees will be refunded within one-week.

Location: All programs will be at the East Meadow Farm unless otherwise noted.
The East Meadow Farm is located at 832 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554

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