gardening

March 23 2026

Potato Planting – Community Farm Work Day

Hilltop Hanover Farm Family Friendly, farming, gardening, Kid Friendly, planting, Volunteer Opportunities

Join us for our April Community Farm Work Day at Hilltop Hanover Farm! This month, volunteers will work alongside our farmers to plant our potato crop—a classic spring task that helps set the stage for the season ahead.

Volunteers will help place seed potatoes and assist with planting tasks in the field. Participants should be comfortable working outdoors and able to bend at the waist and kneel on uneven terrain.

Registration is required. To sign up, you’ll need to create a free Bloomerang Volunteer account (our volunteer scheduling system) so you can register for the shift and receive event updates and details.

March 23 2026

9th District Gardening Academy

Madeline Byrne Educational, gardening, planting, Volunteer Opportunities

The Academy is a volunteer project open to all 9th District Garden Club members. The projects will occur once a month on Wednesdays. Sessions will be two hours long with instruction and hands-on time to use your new skill!

Registration available for April and May dates
register now

The Academy is open to Garden Club members only!

March 20 2026

The Rose through Time, Culture and Trials for Sustainability

Virginia Carnes adults, Educational, gardening, Westchester Northern Area

Join author Kristine Paulus for a presentation to discover the extraordinary ways the rose has been depicted through time and across cultures, both within and beyond the garden. Also visit the American Rose Trials for Sustainability trial beds where roses are evaluated for disease and pest resistance, flowering, foliage, plant form and growth habit in a truly “no spray” environment. Wear shoes for walking. Register at gsrdenconservancy.org. Part of Digging Deeper series.

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March 11 2026

Garden Highlight Tour

Madeline Byrne adults, Educational, gardening, native plants, Nature, planting, Westchester Central Area

The sights and scents of the season flourish across the garden collections of Lasdon Public Gardens. Spend some time with Lasdon’s head gardener on a walking tour featuring highlights of the gardens and plant collections. The one hour tour is free and meets at the Memorial Garden Entrance.

March 11 2026

Garden Squad

Madeline Byrne Educational, Exercise, gardening, planting, Service Credit Hours, Volunteer Opportunities, Westchester Central Area

Spend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon’s gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up today!

curator at Lasdon Public Gardens teaching young children

March 11 2026

Soft Landings: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon

Deanna Novak Family Friendly, gardening, Kid Friendly, native plants, Nature, planting, seeds, Wellness, Westchester Northern

Let’s gather together to enjoy early growth in the gardens, record our stories in a journal, and learn about tools. We will experiment with seeds and roots, build with sticks, stems, rocks and blocks, and exercise our imagination. We always end with gratitude for forest friends and a cup of warm tea. Dress for the weather and bring a snack. Ages 18 mo. – 4 years

March 10 2026

Lasdon Public Gardens Medicinal Plant & Tree Tour

Virginia Carnes Educational, gardening, Health, Nature, Westchester Northern

Urban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. All of these plats can be grown in your own backyard and are available at local nurseries. He will also briefly discuss some of the active chemical constituents of those plants which help to fight infections, inflammation and a host of other ailments. Meet at the Memorial Garden entrance. Registration required. Free.

March 10 2026

Go Green Day!

John Phillips Educational, environment, Family Friendly, gardening, native plants, Nature, planting, Westchester South

Celebrate 2026 Earthday! Turn off your electronics and spend the day outside giving back to Mother Earth! Help us plant native species and learn about the many ways you can nurture our shared environment.

March 10 2026

Native Tree and Shrub Give Away

Emily Fountain adults, Family Friendly, gardening, native plants, Westchester Northern Area

Support wildlife with native plants. Lasdon will be giving away a variety of native bareroot trees and shrubs for you to plant at home. Sign-up to guarantee yours. Plants can be picked up at the Welcome Center.

March 10 2026

Hands on Houseplant Help

Madeline Byrne Educational, gardening, planting, Westchester Central

Lasdon’s gardeners will help rejuvenate your houseplants.

Simply show up and together we will check the soil, remove dead and damaged leaves, repot it in good potting soil and talk about what your plant needs. You’ll also learn some great tips about keeping your houseplant happy and healthy.