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Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulturist and Community Educator Bonnie Klein described the purpose of each garden to New York American Water Vice President of Operations Brian Bruce at the East Meadow Farm. NYAW donated $5,000 to CCE for its initiative to grow native plants.

Native garden plants to bloom in East Meadow

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s East Meadow farm was the recent beneficiary of a $5,000 grant to benefit the Grow Native Live Native project, CCE’s ongoing initiative that encourages residents to plant gardens to naturally improve Long Island’s water and overall ecosystems, with a focus on plants that are native to Long Island. more

By David Weingrad | 9/10/14

East Meadow’s Horticultural Center and Demonstration Garden, on Merrick Avenue, is an educational resource for the community.

A garden grows in East Meadow

East Meadow’s Horticultural Center and Demonstration Garden, on Merrick Avenue between Prospect Avenue and North Jerusalem Road, and just north of the East Meadow/Merrick border, is there to educate people on the many ways to grow a garden without pesticides or fertilizers. more

Christine Maguire | 7/17/13

Merrick Girl Scout Troop 2536 members planted flowers in front of the community garden entrance to earn their Silver Award.

A garden grows on Merrick Avenue

East Meadow’s Horticultural Center and Demonstration Garden, on Merrick Avenue between Prospect Avenue and North Jerusalem Road, and just north of the East Meadow/Merrick border, is there to educate people on the many ways to grow a garden without pesticides or fertilizers. more

By Christine Maguire | 7/17/13

In Merrick, floodwaters reached as far north as Merrick Road during Hurricane Sandy, spreading saltwater everywhere and stressing plants like this hydrangea outside the Merrick CVS. Though many plants appear to be dead, they could very well make a comeback in June or early July, experts say.

Saving stressed-out plants after Hurricane Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy struck on Oct. 29, it inundated thousands of South Shore yards with saltwater, which is awful for lawns and most plants. Over the past 4½ months, homeowners have watched helplessly as their hydrangeas have shriveled up, their boxwoods have turned rust-colored and their grass has become a mottled patch of brown and more brown. In many cases, years’ worth of yard work, valued at thousands of dollars, was seemingly destroyed in a single night. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/14/13

For Sandy victims, promises aren't enough

More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened. more

3/7/13

East Meadow Kiwanians young and old were digging in the dirt at Cornell Cooperative Extension.

East Meadow Kiwanis clubs took to the garden

On what may have been the most humid and uncomfortable day of the year, Key Clubbers from East Meadow and W.T. Clarke high schools joined Circle Kers from Adelphi University and LIU-Post to prepare a plot of land acquired by the East Meadow Kiwanis Club from Cornell Cooperative Extension on Merrick Avenue. more

By: Rich Santer | 7/27/12

East Meadow farm is in new hands

The staff of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Center and Demonstration Gardens held a red ribbon- cutting ceremony on Tuesday, celebrating the opening of East Meadow Farms. more

By Shannon Koehle | 10/28/11

Supporters of Friendly Farms in East Meadow participated in a rally last Saturday in front of the farm stand on Merrick Avenue.

Residents rally for Friendly Farms

Last Saturday, an energetic group of Friendly Farms supporters displayed their disdain for the county’s decision to award the bid to Cornell Cooperative Extension at East Meadow’s … more

11/24/10

Cornell Cooperative Extension plans to move to this farm property on Merrick Avenue and Luddington Road in East Meadow.

A center for horticultural education in East Meadow

Virtually hidden, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County’s environmental horticulture headquarters sits behind the Eisenhower Park administration building, near the Hempstead … more

Mike Caputo | 11/24/10

The 2.5-acre property in East Meadow is the only farm in the community.

A farm of contention in East Meadow

The only farm left in East Meadow will remain a farm. But it appears there will be new tenants. Cornell Cooperative Extension is expected to move its environmental operations from its … more

Mike Caputo | 11/18/10