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Planting New York
Is your garden a certified stop on the Pollinator Pathway? Perhaps your home or community garden is a certified wildlife habitat? Join the FGCNYS, Inc. movement to create gardens that promote pollinator and wildlife growth. See the Native Plant page to find out what...
Native Plant Center – 2026 Spring Conference
The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College is sponsoring the annual landscape design conference Native Garden Design: Now Trending. Join us to hear experts in the landscape design industry share information and ideas about what's new in garden designs...
Board Meeting -March 16, 2026
Lasdon Presale
It's never too early to start thinking about spring planting. Be the first to shop our exclusive online plant sale. See the link below to shop the presale. The presale ends April 12th. 2026 Lasdon Presale
Veteran’s Holiday Wreath Drop Off
Our Veteran's Wreath Drop-off is December 8th 2025 at Muscoot Farms. Drop-off for the wreaths is between 8am-10am. The 9th District year-end Board Meeting and Holiday Potluck Luncheon will begin at 10am. Please check your email for RSVP information.
Top 10 Native Plants for Pollinators in the Hudson Valley
Our region—the Hudson Valley—serves as a vital corridor for pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and moths. Planting native species supports these ecosystems and improves garden health. Here are ten top local picks, complete with bloom times, pollinator...
Composting 101: Turn Kitchen Scraps into Garden Gold
Ready to reduce waste and enrich your soil? Composting is one of the most powerful (and free!) tools a gardener can use. Composting transforms food waste, leaves, and garden debris into nutrient-rich soil. Here’s how to get started in 5 simple steps: 1. Pick a Spot...
5 Easy Ways to Start a Pollinator Garden at Home
Looking to support bees, butterflies, and birds? A pollinator garden is easier than you think—and it starts right in your backyard! Pollinators are essential to our food systems and local ecosystems, yet many face habitat loss. You can help—starting with a few simple...