Open house garden fest at Long Island Horticulture Research and Extension Center

Cornell University’s Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center will hold an open house for the public on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The open house will included guided tours through the garden displays as well as two seminars — “Flower Arranging” at 12 p.m. and “Improving Soil Health” at 1:30 p.m. A demonstration on growing vegetables and wagon ride tours will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Herbs, dahlias, unusual perennial plants and hanging baskets will be sold onsite. The event will also include children’s activities.

For a full schedule, visit the center’s website and for questions call (631)727-3595 or email mpb27@cornell.edu.