Cornell Cooperative Extension announces fall gardening programs

Community. Master Gardeners to lead workshops and gardening lectures throughout October and November.

| 27 Sep 2026 | 10:35

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County is hosting several workshops and gardening lectures this fall in Otisville and Middletown. Lead by CCE’s Master Gardeners, programs include learning how to use natural plant dyes, landscape design, creating an autumn wreath and more.

Visit the CCE website to learn more about their fall programs: https://tinyurl.com/getgardening.

CCE FALL PROGRAMS
Creative Workshops

Create a Hypertufa Planter – Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.(Otisville)

Dyeing with Fresh Indigo – Sunday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. (Otisville)
Create an Autumn Wreath – Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. (Middletown)
Natural Plant Dyes – Hands-on Workshop – Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. (Middletown)
Create a Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece – Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. (Middletown)

Gardening Classes
Putting the Garden to Bed – Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. (Middletown)
Lawn Elimination & Reduction – Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. (Middletown)
Dividing Perennials – Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. (Otisville)
Native Grasses – Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. (Middletown)
Introduction to Landscape Design – Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. (Middletown)