Calendar of Events
Gardening with Native Plants Workshops
March thru October, Laura Shaddak a Landscape Architect and owner of Downstream Design will be hosting a very special gardening series here at the farm!
Laura specializes in ‘designing and managing landscapes with native and edible plants to support biodiversity, people’s health, and mitigate climate change.’
Yeah— this is a special opportunity to learn how to design a garden that is also beautiful eco-system!
Hands-on workshops begin in March and end in October. Each session is 1.5-2 hours long with light refreshments served.
Registration for the entire series is $50.
Nursery Opens for the Season!
While Nature decides when we open for the season, we’re taking a chance on April 25th rain, snow or shine!
Every week thru June 28th we’ll have more and more native plants on the benches along with:
habitat gardening workshops
vintage barn sales
and of course fresh flower bouquets & DIY flower buckets for your Spring events!
We are Central New York’s only plastic-free & peat-free plant nursery!
Spring Bird Watching
Bring your binoculars & join us in the gardens for a morning of bird watching!
Drop in any time between 6:30am and 10am Thursday May 7th to identify and document the birds that call our 4 acre farm home!
As always children and happy adults are always welcome to our farm and all events. Please leave dogs at home! See ‘Farm Rules’ before your visit!
Event is weather permitting! The birds are out in all kinds of weather but a cold rainy day isn’t much fun!
Garden Circle
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, garden friends old and new gather to share our love of gardening and wildlife.
Gatherings are held 'hybrid' with in person circles live streamed via Zoom!
Our informal chats are for anyone interested in gardening for wildlife, their homes and community. All experience levels from rookies to master gardeners are welcome.
So grab a cuppa, and join us as we gather together to share how our gardens grow!
Live from the Potting Bench March 7
Saturday March 7
Join me at the potting bench LIVE on YouTube every Saturday at noon for 10 minutes of quick tips & flower fun! Some times we’ll even be off the bench roaming the gardens or local nature areas!
‘From the Potting Bench’ features a different topic every week!
Topic for March 7 is three tips for successful seed sowing! Light, moisture and soils! HINT: you can scratch “seed starting mix” off your shopping list!
Live from the Potting Bench
Beginning Saturday February 28th
Join me at the potting bench LIVE on YouTube every Saturday at noon for quick tips & flower fun! Some times we’ll even be off the bench and into the gardens and flower fields!
‘From the Potting Bench’ features a different topic every week!
This first LIVE shares WILD WINTER SOWING! You’ll join me in the snow covered fields for a 15 minutes or less chat as I sow native seeds. Plus a few tips on how your Winter garden can support birds and pollinators!
Wild Ones Community Presentation
We’re taking this show on the road on February 22 to help you weed out the plastics in your garden!
Hosted by Wild Ones Habitat Gardening of CNY this event is a great time to meet other gardeners, learn & go greener in your garden!
Join Wild Ones HGCNY for “How to Weed Out Plastics from Your Garden” with Melanie Cutillo of Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm (Mexico, NY).
She shares her proven methods: winter sowing/stratification, propagation from seeds & cuttings, season extension without plastics, and sharing native plants/flowers abundance - no pots or trays needed!
Safer gardening for family, pollinators & wildlife!
WHEN Sunday, February 22, 2026
Social time with refreshments: 1:00–1:30 PM
Presentation: 1:30 PM ET
WHERE Hybrid event - all welcome!!! To join in-person: Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip Street, Liverpool, NY 13088
Garden Circle (February)
New in 2026! Folks asked for a fun & relaxed group to chat about all things gardening! Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm is happy to host and welcome everyone from rookies to Master Gardeners~
Garden Circles meet once a month on the 3rd Tuesday. Circles are via Zoom in Winter. Then Spring thru Autumn, gatherings are both live streamed and hosted in-person here at the farm!
RSVP for February’s Garden Circle HERE
Workshop: Winter Sowing without Plastics or Peat
Discover an easier, money-saving and Earth-friendly way to Winter Sow in this fun online workshop!
Learn how about Winter Sowing, which seeds to sow, DIY soil mix and how to ditch the plastic jugs and trays!
Workshops held privately via Zoom.
So grab a hot cuppa and join us for informal FUN garden chat amongst friends!
Meet the Wool Pots!
Meet the Wool Pots Saturdays in January!
Sign up and join me on Zoom to see how I sow & grow hundreds of plants with Wool Pots!
Meet these amazing 100% natural Wool Pots and learn about:
Why ditching plastics & peat from your gardening practice matters
How Wool Pots help you grow healthier plants & soils
Seed sowing and plant propagation by cuttings using Wool Pots
Free Workshop is 30 minutes plus time for Q & A.
Held Saturdays via Zoom at 1pm in January.
RSVP required - SAVE YOUR SPOT HERE
Holiday Barn Sale
Weekends thru December 21
Twinkle lights, cocoa & treasures await you at Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm’s first annual Holiday Barn Sale!
That’s right I’ve turned part of my 220 year old barn into a cute shop filled with vintage & new treasures plus Gnomes and other evergreen decorations too!
HOLIDAY BARN SALE HOURS
Saturdays & Sundays
November 29 thru December 21st
9:00am~2:00pm
Interested in consigning with us? Contact Melanie for more info
Earth~friendly Holiday Decorations
Every November, my 220 year old barn turns into a Holiday Workshop where I make custom ordered holiday decorations!
Scents of evergreens, cinnamon & hot cocoa waft in the air. Twinkle lights glow as I create Holiday decorations without any plastics, metals or foam.
Gnomes, wreaths, garlands, swags & more are what I love creating for your home & gift giving. Each is a unique design handcrafted with cheer and fresh evergreens, moss, plus dried flowers, fruits, berries & nuts.
Holiday bouquets, centerpieces and DIY buckets available too. Ask me about Private Holiday Flower Bars for a night in with friends!
Explore the beautiful decorations and reserve now
** pre-orders required as any extras I make find homes FAST! **
Nursery Closes for Season
Join us in wrapping up the 2025 season!
October 8th is the last day to adopt plants. Then visit the farm to help us plant any extras on Saturday October 11th.
Pizza & FREE plants for all our helpers!
**Holiday Shop & Farm still open for flower orders!
Petals & Portraits with Bailey Nesbitt Photography
Wander through the blooms and capture the magic of summer at Lazy Dirt Flower Farm. This short and sweet floral experience is perfect for celebrating the season, soaking up golden hour, or simply treating yourself to something beautiful.
Sessions for all ages and group photos up to 6 persons
What’s included:
A 15-minute photo session surrounded by gorgeous, seasonal flowers
A mason jar full of flowers (a $25 value) that you’ll handpick during or after your session — your choice
8–10 fully edited images delivered in a private online gallery
Enjoy the peaceful charm of the farm during your own private time slot
New England Flower Show
What do you do when an invitation to the New England Fall Flower Show arrives?
You pack up flowers, plants & wool pots to head off to Boston!
Farm & Nursery will be closed Thursday September 18th and reopen Wednesday September 24th at 9am
Watch the adventure over on Youtube
Gardening Workshop: Create a Pollinator-friendly Garden
Want to create a pollinator-friendly garden but don’t know where to start?
Start right here at Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm with a tour of our gardens!
One hour workshops offered in September & October to help you grow a garden to attract pollinators=, birds & more!
SIGN UP HERE for our next workshop!
Farm Closed for Private Event
Our farm & nursery is closed for a private group & all day gardening workshop on September 11, 2025
Contact us to bring your group for a private event or workshop at the farm.
Autumn Native Plant Sale thru October 12
Our native plant nursery will be open for your Autumn planting September 6 thru October 12, 2025
AUTUMN FARM & NURSERY HOURS:
Wednesdays thru Fridays 9:00am to 6pm
Saturdays 9:00 to 1:00pm
Sundays by appointment only
Petals & Portraits with Bailey Nesbitt Photography
Wander through the blooms and capture the magic of summer at Lazy Dirt Flower Farm. This short and sweet floral experience is perfect for celebrating the season, soaking up golden hour, or simply treating yourself to something beautiful. Sessions available on August 21st & September 19th only.
Sessions for all ages and group photos up to 6 persons
What’s included:
A 15-minute photo session surrounded by gorgeous, seasonal flowers
A mason jar full of flowers (a $25 value) that you’ll handpick during or after your session — your choice
8–10 fully edited images delivered in a private online gallery
Enjoy the peaceful charm of the farm during your own private time slot
Intro to Habitat Gardening
Want to create a garden for pollinators but don’t know where to start? Start right here at Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm with a tour of our gardens with farm owner and Master Gardener, Melanie Cutillo
You’ll see native plants in action as they support wildlife plus gardens in progress. All participants receive a free native plant!
Dates to chose from: August 16 or 23; September 13
Registration required Click HERE to register