by Connie Oswald Stofko Five varieties of astilbe, one new groundcover and one new true blue flower. That’s what you’ll see in this article, but there will be many more varieties in the 69-cent perennial sale at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. Mark your calendar: The sale will start at 8 a.m. Friday, April 25 and continue while supplies last. Sale hours are: Plants are sold in packs of 4 for $2.76. A list of plant…...
Trump issues order to dismantle environmental laws; NYS pushes back
by Connie Oswald Stofko President Donald Trump last week issued an executive order that aims to dismantle New York State’s laws on environmental protection and climate change in order to make it easier for the use of fossil fuels. In the executive order, Trump specifically cited New York State, alluding to the Climate Superfund act, which was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December. It aims to strengthen climate change and environmental protection laws. It would hold polluters responsible for the damage done…...
Congratulate our prize winners, and thank you for subscribing!
by Connie Oswald Stofko I’m so grateful to everyone who entered our recent prize drawing by subscribing to Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com. While only three people could take home the prizes, I want to thank all of you for being part of it. I truly appreciate every single one of you. Now, let’s give a round of applause to our lucky winners: Each winner receives a gardening prize package worth approximately $525! I also want to thank our wonderful sponsors who supplied the…
Botanical Gardens: spring flowers, 125th anniversary & more!
by Connie Oswald Stofko Just when it seemed like winter was gone and we were solidly into spring, I woke up to snowflakes in the air. But we can always rely on the annual Spring Flower Exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. It’s always warm inside, there are more flowers than you can squeeze into your gardens, and the deer didn’t eat the plants. Find old photos This year is special because the Spring Flower Exhibit is kicking…...