For gardening enthusiasts, here are your opportunities to learn something about organic gardening, rose gardening and making floral gifts for Mother's day. You can also stroll through two lovely public gardens and even take home some beautiful plants.
Events at Old Westbury Gardens
Mother's Day Project on Saturday, May 8, 11 am for Age 6-10 at Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Create a floral gift for Mom or Grandma. Registration required. $10 non members; $5 for members.
Lilac Walk on Sunday, May 9, - 1 pm, 2 pm, & 3 pm at Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. Lavender Gift - All female visitors 18 and older will receive a complimentary lavender plant while supplies last.
For info on these events at Old Westbury Gardens, call 516-333-0048 or visit their website - www.oldwestburygardens.org.
Event at Clark Botanical Garden
A Spring Plant Sale featuring annuals and perennials, herbs, shrubs, hanging baskets and vegetables is held on May 6-8 from 10 am to 4 pm at Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road., Albertson. Free admission. Rain or shine. For more information, call 516-484-2208
Events at Martin Viette Nursery
Organic Gardening - Participants can learn the ins and outs of growing vegetable organically on May 8, at 10 AM at Martin Viette, 6050 Northern Blvd. Proper soil preparation, plant selection, and fighting insects and diseases without chemicals will also be covered. To reserve a seat, call 516-922-5530.
Rose Day - The Long Island Rose Society will present a lecture on roses at Martin Viette on Sunday, May 23 at 1 PM. Members of the Long Island Rose Society will be on hand to answer questions in the selling yard by the roses. For info call Donna Malamarco at Martin Viette at 516-922-5530.
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Copyright © 2010. By Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady". All rights reserved. *GARDENING EVENTS IN AND AROUND OYSTER BAY AREA*
If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Brookville, Muttontown, Oyster Bay, East Norwich, Oyster Bay Cove, Syosset, Laurel Hollow, Bayville, Centre Island and Mill Neck, please contact Rosalinda Morgan, "The Rose Lady".
Ph - 516-385-0584
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