The Conservation Tree and Shrub program is conducted every year by the Soil and Water Conservation District.

The program offers a variety of seedlings/transplants, ground covers and wildflower seed mixes at reduced rates. This is to encourage conservation planting.

Tree tubes, marking flags and fertilizer tablets are also offered. Orders by March 23 will ensure availability.

Click here for see the tree and shrub sale order form.

During the holiday season, the kitchen is the place where families gather to prepare hardy and delicious meals. It is also the place that can be most dangerous during this joyful time of year.

According to FEMA, cooking equipment like a range or stovetop is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the U.S. During the holidays, the risk only increases.

Below are some cooking safety tips from FEMA that can help you and your loved ones stay safe while cooking this year’s Thanksgiving feast.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Albany County will hold a Garden Education Day on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Extension building which is located at 24 Martin Road in Voorheesville.  

Annual, perennial, herb, and vegetable plants along with annual hanging baskets, container gardens, and small trees will be offered for sale. Proceeds will be used to develop and maintain public gardens at the Extension, in the City of Albany and surrounding areas.  

In addition, Master Gardener volunteers will conduct gardening demonstartions, soil pH tests and tours of the Memorial Garden.  Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer gardening questions.