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What bit me? Summertime pests that have a tendency to ruin our outdoor activities.
Summer, when we go outside to be one with nature. We step out of our front door and step into a world full of arthropods! These insects and arachnids certainly have been known to ruin our fun. Join us to learn how to keep your cool when there are things like ticks, mosquitoes, wasps and hornets around. We will discuss basic biology, how to protect yourself and your family, treatment options and what home remedies might not work as well as you think!
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Winter Injury: How Dead Is It?
Просмотров 165 месяцев назад
Hillary Jufer will discuss injury to evergreen, deciduous trees and shrubs caused by cold temperatures, winter weather, animals, and deicing salts. She will emphasize problems that Westchester County residents have reported in recent years. Management options to reduce these injuries will also be addressed. Hillary Jufer is the Horticulture Program Manager at CCE Westchester. She holds a bachel...
Landscape and Garden Design
Просмотров 455 месяцев назад
Raj Pande will discuss the creation of landscape gardens, planning, design, site conditions, budgeting and scheduling. He will examine the aesthetics of gardens as an art form, garden purpose, style, location, form, texture, color, and plant selection, keeping in mind ongoing maintenance requirements. This presentation strives to inspire home gardeners to manage their gardens in a planned and c...
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: what the birds and bees act means for neonicotinoid Use in New York State
Просмотров 1547 месяцев назад
The Birds and Bees Protection Act bill (A. 7640/ S. 1856-A) has been passed. This bill will ban use of these products for non-agricultural, turf and landscape purposes by 2027. Join us to learn about the current use of neonicotinoids; the pests they are suitable for, potential impacts to beneficial organisms and optimal use of neonics. Current alternatives to neonics will also be discussed with...
SLF Final 9 13
Просмотров 37011 месяцев назад
This invasive planthopper can become a real nuisance in landscapes and is a threat to vineyards. In this session we’ll review images of this insect so it can be recognized in its different life stages which range from tan egg masses to tiny crawling black nymphs to the adult with polka dotted outer wings and bright-orange underwings. We’ll describe its life cycle and the favorite plants it feed...
Van Abs 2023 08 15 Westchester County Watershed Protection w video
Просмотров 2811 месяцев назад
Van Abs 2023.08.15 Westchester County Watershed Protection w video
Creating a Sensory Garden Fixed
Просмотров 38Год назад
Adrienne Mecca will show how any garden can become a Sensory Garden with a little creativity and imagination. The addition of elements to stimulate the senses can create an environment that can be enjoyed by all. While the concept of a Sensory Garden is often associated with accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities, the garden can also enhance the enjoyment of an outdoor space for anyone...
Water Wise Gardening Complete
Просмотров 29Год назад
Kristen Ossmann’s presentation will encourage us to look at gardening practices that help reduce the need for supplemental watering in our landscapes, resulting in financial and natural resource savings. She will explore ideal plant selection, xeriscaping and rain gardens, as well as how to implement these waterwise practices into your own landscapes. Kristen Ossmann is the Horticulture Resourc...
Hydroponic Gardening At Home
Просмотров 55Год назад
Hillary Jufer will discuss common do-it-yourself hydroponic methods that use simple materials with an emphasis on home use. She will teach us how to grow vegetables, herbs, indoor plants and maybe even throw in a pet fish or two! Hillary Jufer is the Horticulture Program Manager at CCE Westchester. She holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cobleskill where she participated in an internship with t...
Matt Frye When Arthropods Attack
Просмотров 95Год назад
Description: The insect world is diverse, and includes a collection of critters that provide important functions in the ecosystem. Some are pollinators, some decomposers, and many are food for the birds, reptiles and mammals we enjoy in our landscapes. To avoid becoming a food item and defend their colony, some insects sting, while others bite to obtain food. This presentation will help you to ...
Trees and Their Environmental Benefits
Просмотров 20Год назад
Rick Harper will outline critical ecosystem services trees provide in a changing climate, such as carbon sequestration, pollution removal and energy savings. In this session, Rick will discuss these benefits and discuss practical strategies to encourage tree growth and survival in the built environment. Rick learned extension work from 2001-2012 at CCE Westchester as a Resource Educator before ...
Edible landscapes
Просмотров 176Год назад
Carolyn Ramsey will show how adding annual edible plants to perennial borders can be fun! This is a wonderful way to add color, texture, and have tasty nutritious food to harvest throughout the season. She will discuss the benefits, timing, and which kinds of plants lend themselves well to edible landscaping. Carolyn Ramsey is a Master Gardener Volunteer with CCE. She has an appreciation for th...
Invasive species and our forests, the pace quickens
Просмотров 37Год назад
Invasive non-native insects introduced into the northeast since the 19th century are changing forever our urban and natural forests. I will discuss more than a dozen of the most important insects, from the early introduction of spongy (gypsy) moth to the most recent problem pest, the spotted lanternfly. I will cover factors that have made them successful (a problem), as well as control efforts,...
Monitoring and Managing Ash (MaMA): an overview
Просмотров 20Год назад
Although emerald ash borer (EAB) is devastating native ash, a small percentage of adult trees not only survive, but remain healthy years after the rest of the trees around them have been killed by the pest. Such "lingering ash" have been found for all the widespread Northeastern species, with some shown to have some levels of heritable resistance that can be increased through selective breeding...
Scouting for Spotted Lanternfly
Просмотров 37Год назад
Learn everything you need to know about the invasive spotted lanternfly from how to identify in any life stage to their typical yearly lifecycle in New York. Also covered will be their preferred food sources and potential damage from infestation. Learn how to properly report new sightings as well as their range in New York State. Find out the risk factors for new infestation and options for det...
Status and Outlook of Beech Leaf Disease
Просмотров 59Год назад
Status and Outlook of Beech Leaf Disease
Urban and Suburban Landscapes What can go wrong
Просмотров 532 года назад
Urban and Suburban Landscapes What can go wrong
Water WhereDoesitComeFromandWhereDoesitGo
Просмотров 333 года назад
Water WhereDoesitComeFromandWhereDoesitGo