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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...

  • Coming up in May – Book Discussion – “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abram

    Coming up in May – Book Discussion – “The Book of Hope”
    Concord Public Library 18 Chapel Street, Springville, New York
    The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is offering a series of discussions of books with the theme of sustainability. The next in the series, “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams will be held on May 2, 2026. In this urgent book, Jane Goodall and Douglas Adams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Copies may be available at the library or by...

  • African Violet Society: Fertilizer and Soil Mixes

    GreenFields Assisted Living Facility 5951 Broadway, Lancaster, New York
    The African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY will meet at GreenFields Assisted Living Facility – Court Entrance, 5951 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086. Parking is free. The April meeting will be a panel discussion on fertilizers and soil mixes for African Violets and Gesneriads. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission charge. If you have questions, contact Holly Pohl at hollylou51@gmail.com....

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Wild Ones WNY – Special Guest Marcus Rosten

    Amherst Public Library 350 John James Audubon Pkwy, Buffalo, New York
    Join Wild Ones WNY to learn more about the Wildway. Guest speaker, Marcus Rosten, WNY Wildway Director, will inspire you with his vision and an update on progress on the WNY Wildway. The remaining time will include breakout groups to discuss ways we would like to engage both as individuals and as a chapter to  support regional ecology. For complete information and to register go to: https://westernnewyork.wildones.org/events/...

  • 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...

  • Seeds for Thought Book Discussion – “The Book of Hope”

    Concord Public Library 18 Chapel Street, Springville, New York
    May’s book is The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams In this urgent book, Jane Goodall and Douglas Adams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Copies may be available at the library or by placing a hold here https://tinyurl.com/mrx2e4zx No registration necessary – free and open to all.  Accomodation requests: Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the library at 716-592-7742 no later than seven (7)...

  • African Violet Society: Dawg Show!

    GreenFields Assisted Living Facility 5951 Broadway, Lancaster, New York
    The African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY will meet at Greenfields Assisted Living Facility – Court Entrance, 5951 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086. Parking is free. For this meeting take in your “Not so Pretty African Violet”. Meetings are open to the public and there is no admission. If you have questions, contact Holly Pohl at hollylou51@gmail.com....

  • 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...

  • Master Your Garden Series – Functional Lawns

    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. Sept. 5: Functional Lawns Can lawns have flowers...