Western New York gardeners are a dedicated bunch, and with the Gardens Buffalo Niagara’s (GBN) season officially underway, every day counts….
Warmer, wetter, and weirder
The weather is changing, and with it our growing season.
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Open Gardeners’ top tips
Hints and advice from Open Gardens gardeners—some of the region’s most knowledgeable and generous green thumbs.
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This month in the garden: July
Merciful chops, endless watering and the communal joys of the high season….
Oak wilt: A Q&A with Cornell’s John Farfaglia
Cornell’s John Farfaglia sat down with us to talk about a deadly new disease threatening local oak trees….
Blooms & Brews
This summer, the party is back that used to connect Buffalonians and visitors during July’s busy garden events….
Comeback kids: perennials we love
By Lauren Newkirk Maynard In my shade-loving, woodland-ish city yard, perennials rule. The plants popping up every year, and sometimes every other if biennial, delight me with their determination and consistency. Perennials can be workhorses in the garden, battling climate change, drought, soggy rain and certain pests (deer and rabbits, we see you). They can be grown in all levels of sun and shade, and provide blooms for cut arrangements or interesting foliage in shady spots. They can also help…
Garden art: When good gardens go great
Story and photos by Jim Charlier Does your garden need art? There are many world-class gardens, and gardens on local tours, with no garden art, and they don’t seem lacking. However, here are some reasons why you may want art in your garden: Creates a focal point. Where the eyes go, the feet follow. Even if it doesn’t lead the feet, it gives a destination for your eyes. Maybe they’ll skim over areas of a garden you want skipped over!…
This month in the garden: June
On checking temptation, hitting thugs where they hurt, and above all, enjoying your patch of heaven. By Peggy Koppmann I saw a quote recently that said, “I garden, therefore I am.” With apologies to Descartes, I believe that to be true for gardeners. As June arrives, acts of gardening are part of our very existence. We plan and plant to feed our families, to support pollinators, to sustain our environment, and to create beauty. We are the face of resistance…
Elevate your outdoors: The Garden Art Sale is back!
By Elizabeth Foy Ready to transform your yard from ordinary to extraordinary? Gardens Buffalo Niagara’s 15th annual Garden Art Sale, in partnership with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, is your opportunity to discover truly unique, handcrafted treasures that will make your outdoor spaces sing. Explore an incredible lineup of more than 70 vendors (including 22 new ones!) showcasing one-of-a-kind creations. Whether you are hunting for a bold, dramatic sculpture, stunning ceramics, rustic woodwork, or just a touch of…
