Home > RecreationGardening in the Finger LakesThe Finger Lakes has a long history of involvement in the promotion of public gardens, in gardening as a recreational activity and source of nutritious food, in the use of plants as ornamentals, and in the study of plants (botany).
The growing season in the Finger Lakes can begin as early as mid-May and last until as late as mid-October. During the summer months, many cities and towns have garden tours and horticultural organizations have classes. Here is some information to help you get started.
Horticultural Organizations and Gardening Clubs Cornell University Cooperative Extension Offices
GARDEN SHOWSRochesterSyracuse
GARDEN PARTIESSeward House--2nd Saturday in July
WALKING TOURS"Elmira Blooms"
(Publisher's note: If you're new to the Finger Lakes Region, I highly recommend the book The Rudy Baga Garden Book : A Complete Guide to Gardening in the Ithaca Area by Dennis Kolva. This is a pictureless paperback book that is full of helpful information about gardening in the Finger Lakes. It's currently out of print but can be found in used book stores and at Amazon.com.) |
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