Garden Day 2025 Returns to SUNY Ulster on April 5

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County is hosting its annual Garden Day on Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge. This day-long event offers gardeners of all levels the chance to attend four out of 16 expert-led classes covering a wide range of topics, including patio and meadow design, growing heirloom tomatoes, mushroom cultivation, and cover cropping.This year’s keynote speaker is Michael Hagen, curator at the New York Botanical Garden, who will discuss the history and evolution of one of the Garden’s historic spaces and lessons learned in sustainable gardening with native plants.Master Gardener Barbara Bravo will also lead a session titled "The Good, the Bad, and the Buggy," focusing on common plant problems and environmentally friendly solutions.While online registration has closed, walk-ins are welcome. For details and class descriptions, visit ulster.cce.cornell.edu or search “CCE Garden Day.”