Otsego County Master Gardener Plant Sale returns May 21st

Rain or shine, the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Otsego County will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 123 Lake Street in Cooperstown. Please note that the date of the sale is earlier this year, in past years it was traditionally held on the last weekend in May.

A wide variety of vegetables, annual flowers, herbs, and perennials known to grow well in Otsego County will be featured at reasonable prices. Choosing plant varieties not frequently found in local retail establishments, Master Gardener volunteers cultivated from seed heirloom and blight-resistant tomatoes, deer-resistant plants, and a few unusual varieties they love in their gardens. All plants sold have been planted in sterile potting media. Unlike in past years, Master Gardeners will not be digging perennials from their gardens, in an effort, to avoid the spread of jumping worms. However, a limited selection of house plants from Master Gardeners’ collections will be offered.

Cornell-trained Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about planting, nurturing, harvesting, and assisting in plant selections. Customers are encouraged to bring boxes to carry home purchases. Cash or checks are preferred, although credit cards are accepted. For more information and continuing updates on plants offered, follow the webpage CCEschoharie-otsego.org/OMG-Plant-Sale. Gardeners may also leave a voicemail message at 607-547-2536 ext. 228.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the educational outreach of the Master Gardeners Volunteer Program of Otsego County and the Grow with CCE Campaign, an exciting comprehensive site redesign project to “Create a Place for Learning through Gardening.” To learn more about this project, please visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/grow-with-cce.

For information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties’ community programs and events, go to http://cceschoharie-otsego.org Stay connected to CCESchoharie and Otsego on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CCESchoharieOtsego/ & follow CCE Master Gardeners’ daily postings at https://www.facebook.com/CCEOtsegoMG/

Gardeners may also want to plan a visit to The Farmers’ Museum Heritage Plant Sale which will be held on May 28^th and 29^th.

Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties prior to a program.

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