by Connie Oswald Stofko When you see a hundred roses on display, you may fall in love with a rose that has a spectacular color, or a rose with an enticing fragrance, said Eileen Koteras Elibol, chairman of the Rose Show being hosted by the the Western New York Rose Society. You may even decide to grow roses in your own yard. “It’s not as hard to grow roses as you might think it is,” she said. “Hybridizers are developing…...
List of seed libraries
Are we missing some seed libraries? There are many seed libraries in Western New York. A seed library is a place where people can “borrow” seeds to use in their own gardens. The organizers hope that, after borrowers plant the seeds, grow the plants, and the plants go to seed, the gardeners will bring back some seeds to share with others–hence the word “borrow” rather than “take.” Seeds that you bought are also welcome donations. Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System Ashville Free…...
Get your Open Gardens booklet now; gardens open July 10
Take a vacation in our Buffalo Niagara region to see nearly 100 exceptional gardens during Open Gardens. The gardens will be open at certain times on Thursdays and Fridays starting July 10, and they are clustered geographically. To guide you, get the Tours of Open Gardens book. It contains detailed maps of all the garden locations and schedules. There are rich descriptions highlighting special features, plant collections, gorgeous photographs and even some tips from gardeners. Order the book online or…...
See the many stages of bonsai in show at Botanical Gardens
More than 50 trees in various stages can be seen at the Bonsai Show that will be presented by the Buffalo Bonsai Society. The show will take place at from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The cost is included in admission. Bonsai (pronounced like the English words “bone-SIGH”) is an art where trees are pruned and shaped to look like…...