A vegetable garden in Albany County.

Gardening & Horticulture

Gardening

CCE Albany 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! We offer free or low-cost gardening classes and tours all year long, and opportunities to share your love of gardening as a volunteer!

 

 

 

MGV, call line, speakers bureau, special programs, composting, native plants, pollinators, children’s garden, veterans, urban landscapes, etc. 

A garden growing during the fall.
Master Gardener Volunteers

Local volunteers sharing gardening know-how and helping the community thrive throughout CCE Albany County

Master Gardener Volunteers enjoying a tour of Longwood Gardens.
About the Program

Through the Master Gardener training sessions and workshops, you'll become a more knowledgeable gardener. You will receive publications, seeds and other related material. You will be able to attend regular Master Gardener workshops around the state as well as state and national Master Gardener conferences. You will travel with other Albany County Master Gardeners to interesting gardens and nurseries. And finally, you will meet lots of people who share your love of gardening.

Pink petunias in bloom during summer.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer?

To apply to the program, contact Carole Henry, ch878@cornell.edu, for more details.