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Happy Harvest Garden Club at Almond Library

• Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join the Happy Harvest Garden Club!
A partnership between CCE Allegany County and the Almond 20th Century Club Library.

Are you ready to start growing your vegetables, herbs, and flowers successfully? Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County is proud to support the Happy Harvest Garden Club, a hands-on, full-season program designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident grower.

Led by Bec Cronk (Director of Programming at the Almond Library) and supported by CCE Ag. Educator Cristian Acosta and Master Gardener Volunteers, this series is built on scientific rigor and budget-friendly practices.

Why Join the 2026 Cohort?

Gardening isn’t just a hobby; it’s a high-return investment in your health and your wallet. By joining, you will:

• Master the "Green Thumb" System: Learn the first principles of plant growing and common troubleshooting. 
• Produce on a Budget: We focus on low-cost/no-cost methods to build fertility and start healthy plants from seed/seedling.
• Build Community Assets: Gain hands-on experience by helping build the library’s new raised beds from scratch.
• Bridge Science and Health: Learn how to maximize the nutrient density of the food you grow.

Dates and Topics

Class	Class / Workshop Topic	Date & Time
1	Seed Starting Masterclass (Indoor-to-Outdoor Pipeline)	March 12, 6:00 PM
2	Building Raised Beds & Seedling Acclimation	Late April (TBD)
3	Management: Crop Maintenance (Pests, weeds, and water)	May / June (TBD)
4	Harvesting & Preservation	August (TBD)
5	Fall Cleaning & Winter Preparation	October (TBD)

Location: Almond 20th Century Club Library (42 N Main St, Almond, NY 14804). 

Fee: FREE

Registration: Click HERE to register.

More information or questions: Please reach out to Bec Cronk at (607) 276-6311 or Cristian Acosta via email at cfa34@cornell.edu 

Location

Almond 20th Century Club Library
42 N Main St
Almond, NY 14804

Last updated February 23, 2026