Workshop: Growing Nuts and Nut Trees

Posted on October 6, 2009 by in Business, Events, Farming Practices, Farming Resources, Gardening, Training Programs // 0 Comments

On Saturday, October 24^th, from 9 AM to 3 PM, the New York Nut Growers Association, in cooperation with the New York Botanical Garden, will present a program on

· How to plant and care for nut trees

· Using nuts as a nutritional raw food, as an ingredient in delicious recipes, and as a medicinal

· Foraging and processing nuts from the wild

· The history, present research, and future of the American chestnut

· Preparing black walnuts and butternuts for spring planting

The program will take place in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, 6^th floor, Museum Building, on the grounds of the New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458. There will be presentations in the morning; in the afternoon, we will tour the NYBG Herbarium and stratify nuts for the spring. All participants will receive breakfast and a snack, samples of a various nuts to taste and take home, a back issue of the Northern Nut Growers Association Annual Report, and a packet of printed information.

Space is limited, so register in advance; the fee is $20.00 per person. Send a check or money order made out to “NYNGA” to Rick Monheim, NYNGA Treas., 1023 County Road 6, Phelps, NY 14532 – 9548. Please include your phone number and e-mail address.

For more information about the program, local lodging, or directions, see www.nynga.org, or call Jerry Henkin, (914) 423 – 7458.