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  • What’s Growing On Series – Pinching, Pruning, Staking and Deadheading

    Massachusetts Avenue Project 387 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo, New York, United States
    Once your plants are going, what’s next? This class will cover the basics of plant maintenance, from pinching, pruning, staking and deadheading. The teachers will focus on 10 commonly grown plant varieties. Taught by Master Gardeners Brad & Beth. Classes are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. Tickets are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/plant-maintenance-pinching-pruning-staking-and-dead-heading...

  • Unwanted and Problematic: Pests, Plants, and Pathogens in our Gardens

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    This presentation at Lockwood’s Garden Center will focus on common problems and pests seen in the garden. Jeff will show you how you can mitigate and hopefully eliminate them. Being aware of what is out there that could cause problems down the road is key to ending issues before they start. To register, call the store (716-649-4684) or email us at orders@weknowplants.com Price: Free...

  • Make Your Mark: Textile Art Series at the Gardens

    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Calling all quilters, scrapbookers, collage artists, embroiderers and all-around explorers, this workshop at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is for you. Learn a variety of printing methods and then explore layering methods and motifs to create your own unique fabric samples. Printing methods include: mono printing; screen printing; block printing; stenciling; and hand painting. Make your Mark and the rest of the Textile Art Series are presented by our friends from Stitch Buffalo! Save money when you sign up for all four...

  • What’s Growing On Series – Build a Raised Bed

    Grassroots Gardens of WNY 389 Broadway, Buffalo, NY, United States
    Interested in raised beds gardens at home? Not sure where to start? Join this beginner-friendly class for an exploration of picking the right type of raised bed for you, and then get some hands-on practice in basic power tool use and simple wood carpentry. Please note: attendees will not take home a raised bed, but will learn all the skills needed to make one. Classes are offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens...

  • Build a Raised Bed Workshop

    Grassroots Gardens of WNY 389 Broadway, Buffalo, NY, United States
    Interested in raised beds gardens at home? Not sure where to start? Join this beginner-friendly class for an exploration of picking the right type of raised bed for you, and then get some hands-on practice in basic power tool use and simple wood carpentry. Please note: attendees will not take home a raised bed, but will learn all the skills needed to make one. Classes are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens...

  • Spring Magic Planter

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    Ready your front porch for spring with the spring planter workshop at Lockwood’s. Mary will lead you in creating a beautiful outdoor planter using pansies, primrose, and other cool tolerant flowers.   The cost is $40.00 To reserve your spot go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/...

  • Spring Planting 101: Trees and Shrubs

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    Healthy landscape plants start with proper planting! Get to this class at Lockwood’s where Jeff Fabian, an ISA Certified Arborist, will talk about the specifics of proper planting techniques and care of newly planted trees and shrubs to help them become well established during the growing season. Register today to learn new techniques to help your landscape plants thrive in their new home. To register, call the store (716-649-4684) or email us at orders@weknowplants.com. Price: Free...

  • Pollinators at Pfeiffer Nature Center

    Pfeiffer Nature Center (Lillibridge location) 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, New York, United States
    Join Pfeiffer Nature Center for an educational program focused on bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. Learn about the pollinators that help our ecosystem thrive. This free program is ideal for gardeners, families, and anyone interested in supporting local ecosystems. Discover:...

  • Lead Safe Work Practices Training at The Tool Library

    Lead Safe Work Practices Training at The Tool Library
    The Tool Library 2626 Main St., Buffalo
    90% of Buffalo houses built before 1978, the year lead paint was made illegal. The Tool Library is offering a class so that you can learn how to safely do work on your house that might have lead paint and how to encapsulate pre existing hazards. Upon completion of the class, participants are awarded a free Tool Library membership with special access to our HEPA Vacs and FREE consumables, like 6mm plastic, tyvek suits, respirators and more! Learn more about...

  • Master Your Garden Series – Seeing Flowers in a New Light

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York
    Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County is offering a class that will help you to see flowers in a new light. Join Orleans CCE Horticulture Educator Katie Oakes to discover the remarkable world hidden within every bloom. Through guided observation and hands-on dissection of various flower types, you’ll explore how different blooms are ingeniously designed. You’ll never look at a flower the same way again. Each class begins at 10 a.m. and is held in the Orleans County Cornell Cooperative...

  • Herb Garden Container Workshop

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    Learn the benefits of growing herbs and create your own herb container garden in the workshop at Lockwood’s led by our own Herb and Vegetable specialist, Suzanne O’Brien. This workshop fee includes: benefits of growing herbs discussion, planting and care instructions, container, soil, and your selection of 5 herbs grown here at Lockwood’s. Price: $45.00...

  • Master Your Garden Series – Crafting Compost

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York
    Save the first Saturday of each month in 2026 for our monthly education series. This year, the Master Your Garden series features a variety of topics for home gardeners of all abilities, as well as others interested in horticulture. Each class begins at 10 a.m. and is held in the Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 12690 State Route 31, Albion. Suggested donation: $5. To register, call (585) 798-4265 or email klo54@cornell.edu. This month the topic is crafting compost. Explore...

  • Master Your Garden Series – From Garden to Vase

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York
    Save the first Saturday of each month in 2026 for our monthly education series. This year, the Master Your Garden series features a variety of topics for home gardeners of all abilities, as well as others interested in horticulture. Each class begins at 10 a.m. and is held in the Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 12690 State Route 31, Albion. Suggested donation: $5. To register, call (585) 798-4265 or email klo54@cornell.edu. This month the topic is taking the flowers...