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Open sessions set for holiday decorating projects at Mischler’s

Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses will hold an open session for you to do a couple of holiday decorating projects– decorate a wreath or decorate a miniature garden. It isn’t a class where you have to arrive at a certain time. You can do the projects anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Mischler’s, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. All of the supplies will be laid out for you and you can work at your own pace…....

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Nov 29, 2016

Webinar to explain how to apply for Community Impact Grants

A webinar to explain how to apply for Community Impact Grants to mitigate environmental and public health threats in low-income and minority communities will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 by the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Office of Environmental Justice. Not-for-profit community-based organizations are eligible to apply. Register for the webinar here. Previous projects have included citizen science, water/air quality monitoring, urban farming, alternative energy projects, curriculum development, green infrastructure installation and more. A list of previous projects and…...

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Nov 29, 2016

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6 tips for working with landscapers– #1: Get on list quick for spring work

by Connie Oswald Stofko “Don’t wait until April to call a landscaper if you’re hoping to have your landscape done in May,” said said Claire Brown, CNLP, president and designer at A Growing Business, 11554 Wyandale Rd., Springville. That’s her first tip on what a gardener should do when working with a landscaper. The earlier you call, the better. “It would be awesome if people called in fall before the snow gets deep,” Brown said. That way, she explained, the…...

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Nov 22, 2016

Poinsettia, Garden Railway Exhibits start Nov. 25 at Botanical Gardens

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens are gearing up for the holidays. The whole family can marvel at the colorful, massive displays at Poinsettias: Expect the Unexpected to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This cheerful exhibit includes more than 1,000 beautiful poinsettias, representing more than 100 different cultivated varieties in a spectrum of colors. Poinsettias are native…...

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Nov 22, 2016

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Fresh produce is part of holiday celebrations, gift giving

When he was a kid, Ray Crawley would get fruit in his Christmas stocking. It was the kind of fruit his family didn’t have every day back then– things like pomegranates and tangerines and dates. You can get those special treats as well as home-grown produce and holiday gifts at Goodman’s Farm Market, 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls. Crawley, store manager at Goodman’s, said they carry both Medjool and pitted dates, as well as natural sun-dried figs. Here are…...

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Nov 22, 2016

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Take a family photo with poinsettia backdrop at Mischler’s– It’s free

The holiday tradition of taking photos with a backdrop of hundreds of poinsettias is being continued again this year at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. Snap a family holiday photo with your own camera or phone, using hundreds of Mischler’s poinsettias as your backdrop. Stylish wooden outdoor furniture will be available for your use. The family pet is welcome. There is no fee. Mischler’s associates will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov…....

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Nov 22, 2016

soap slivers to keep deer and rabbits out of your garden

Simple and cheap tips for preventing deer & rabbits from eating your plants

by Connie Oswald Stofko You can never have too many tips for keeping deer and rabbits away from our plants. Even if we find something that works, the animals often get used to that technique and we have to try something else. Here are a bunch of tips. One is from me, but the rest are ones that local gardeners have shared with me. (These tips are often shared in quick conversations, so I often don’t have the name of…...

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Nov 15, 2016

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Applications available for grants from Garden Walk Buffalo; deadline is Feb. 17

Applications are available for Marvin Lunenfeld Beautification Grants, named for Garden Walk Buffalo’s founder. Completed applications are due Feb. 17, 2017, with anticipated funding awards announced in early spring of 2017. You can find applications and eligibility requirements here or call (716) 247-5004 and they will mail you an application. The organizers say the application process is easy and they will offer help if you have any questions. The grants have helped fund dozens of garden beautification projects across the…...

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Nov 15, 2016

Apply by Dec. 20 for scholarships in garden writing, photography or blogging

Scholarships are available for college or technical school students who are interested in pursuing a career in garden writing, photography or blogging. The scholarships are awarded by the GWA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable subsidiary of the GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators. The application deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 20. View the full scholarship guidelines and criteria here. The scholarship awards will range from $500 or $2,000 per student and include a complimentary full-year membership to GWA. Students must be enrolled…...

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Nov 15, 2016

Reclaim your patio, plus other garden tasks for autumn

by Connie Oswald Stofko This would have been a great weekend for raking leaves. The sun was shining, the weather was mild, and I wanted to do something outside in the yard. Unfortunately, most of the leaves in my neighborhood are still firmly adhered to the trees. This happens to me at this time every year. I have to look around for things to do in my garden and yard. Here’s one task: reclaim your patio or sidewalk from your…...

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Nov 8, 2016