Vegetables in baskets on a table

Horticulture

Our consumer horticulture program provides expert guidance, practical research-based resources, and personalized solutions.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex 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! Are you a home gardener or want to be one? Master Gardener Volunteers are available to help you get started. Have a gardening/pest/general horticulture question? We are happy to help! There are many ways to connect with us - try one of these options:

  • Email our horticulture program at essexhort [at] cornell.edu (essexhort[at]cornell[dot]edu) OR
  • Call our office at 518-962-4810 OR
  • Stop by our office, 8487 U.S. Route 9 in Lewis. Bring your soil, bugs, photos, plants, whatever!

Horticulture Staff

Mina Weymouth-Little
Mina Weymouth-Little
Horticulture & 4-H Educator
mcw252@cornell.edu
518-962-4810 ext. 4416
Master Gardener Volunteers staffing information table at Adirondack Harvest Festival 2024.
Master Gardener Volunteers
essexhort@cornell.edu
518-962-4810

Main Contact

Mina Weymouth-Little

Consumer Horticulture, MGV Coordinator & 4-H Educator
mcw252 [at] cornell.edu (mcw252[at]cornell[dot]edu)
518-962-4810 x 416