February 18: All About Weeds

Presented by George Miller - Vice President of the Henrietta Garden Club

February 25: About Culinary Herbs

Will help you decide what herbs to start for growing in the garden or pots. We'll review the culinary uses of common herbs (and a few not so common), including herbs in ethnic cooking and pairing herbs to various dishes and main ingredients.

Presented by Rosita Caridi-Miller: Chef and Owner of Cebi Deliziosi

March 3: Wake up Your Garden

Winter is finally over and it's time to celebrate!Learn the basic tasks that will help prepare you and your garden for spring.

Presented by Beth Warren - Cornell Master Gardener / Henrietta Garden Club

March 10: Pesticides Man-made and Natural

Learn what defines a pesticide, and why and how they are used. Examples of both synthetic and natural pesticides available to the homeowner will be given.

Presented by Beth Warren

March 17: Soap Making with Herbs

Presented by Beth Byrne - Member of Board of Directors at Hand Crafted Soap Makers Guild, Past President of Henrietta Garden Club

April 14: Turning Waste To Compost

Presented by Kathleen Rick Co-President of the Henrietta Garden Club and Master Gardener with Cornell Monroe County Cooperative Extension

A tour of Tinker’s compost bins (one an Eagle Scout project); build a compost bin: quick, easy, cheap!

May 12: Migrating Birds In Our Area

Presented by Randi Minetor Author ‘Backyard Birding’ (photography by husband Nic) and 25 other books on outdoor subjects. Member of the Rochester Birding Association

Includes a trail walk, rain or shine. So, come dressed appropriately. This one begins at 9 AM!!

May 19: Plant Propagation By Cuttings

Presented by John Colagrosso Member of the Henrietta Garden Club and Master Gardener with Cornell Monroe County Cooperative Extension

Softwood cuttings from hardy and tender perennials. Why buy plants when you can multiply them yourself! Make great gifts for your friends and neighbors.

June 16: Monroe County Fair Flower And Vegetable Show

Presented by John Colagrosso Member of the Henrietta Garden Club and Master Gardener with Cornell Monroe County Cooperative Extension

It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s an opportunity for you to show off your “stuff”. John Colagrosso, Co-Superintendent of the Flower And Vegetable Show and Master Gardener with Cornell’s Monroe County Cooperative Extension, will explain the Show’s entry procedures, and describe how to prepare your entries for their best display. See some pictures of last year’s winners. You’re in for a surprise!

July 21: Attracting Hummingbirds To Your Yard

Presented by Diane Henderson Past Director of the Rochester Birding Association

We have only one (Ruby-Throated), but it’s a beauty!

July 28: Butterflies In Our Area

Presented by Lucretia Grosshans Past President of the Rochester Butterfly Club and the Rochester Birding Association

We need more butterflies. Learn how to attract them to you yard.

August 11: Culinary Herb Cooking Demonstration, Part 2 of 2

Presented by Rosita Caridi-Miller Chef and owner of Cibi Deliziosi

At harvest time, will focus on handling, storing and using fresh herbs. We'll snip fresh herbs from Tinker’s Herb Garden, then discuss & actually demo their use in a variety of dishes.

August 18: Creating A Backyard Pond

Presented by Bob Wheeler President of the Genesee Valley Pond And Koi Club.

Check out Tinker’s “low maintenance” (honest) pond