Category: Upcoming events for Buffalo area

by Connie Oswald Stofko Tulips and hydrangeas aren’t blooming outside yet, but you can see full-scale gardens—in full bloom!—at Plantasia, Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show. “People want to get out and feel good about spring coming,” said Chris Zeisz, chair of Plantasia, “especially with the weather we had during this winter.” The event will be held at the Fairgrounds Event Center and Artisan Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. It is presented by PLANT WNY. Dates and times are:…...

We’re the proud sponsor of Gardeners Night! by Connie Oswald Stofko The theme for the Market at Graycliff this Thursday is Gardeners Day, and it’s sponsored by Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com! It takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Graycliff, 6472 Old Lake Shore Rd., Derby. It’s free to attend. The Market at Graycliff continues 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29. The Market is a producer-only market, meaning that the re-selling of items is not permitted. All…...

by Connie Oswald Stofko “Your garden is yours, but you’re sharing it with other creatures,” said Laurie Ousley, president of Gardens Buffalo Niagara. That’s the message Conservation Day wants to share with gardeners. “Gardening of any kind, style or size has an impact on our environment,” Ousley said. “What kind of an impact do you want to make?” Conservation Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the north end of the Elmwood Village…...

There will be seven garden walks this weekend for you to enjoy. Two nighttime tours will also take place: one in Lockport on Friday and the other on the Capen Garden Walk on Saturday. Lockport in Bloom Lockport In Bloom Free walking/driving tour of the gardens and public parks throughout Lockport. Twilight tour: 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 12 Daytime tours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 13 & 14 Maps: Pick up maps here: North Tonawanda Garden Walk North…...