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Talks, sales & more: Learn at Mischler’s back-to-school event

It’s the time to go back to school–even for gardeners! You can learn a lot at the Back-to-School event at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. It will take place from Friday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 13. Times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. There will be talks, a tour of Mischler’s cutting gardens (gardens where flowers are grown to be cut and placed in a vase), people to…...

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Sep 2, 2025

Moving into autumn: tips from Master Gardeners in Orleans County

As autumn settles in, it’s tempting to focus solely on the checklist—deadheading, mulching, putting beds to rest. But before we rush into end-of-season tasks, consider taking a different approach this month. Step into your garden not as a worker, but as an observer. Notice the subtle shift in light, the way seeds have scattered in unexpected places, the quiet persistence of late bloomers. Your garden has been telling stories all season long. This month, let’s slow down enough to listen. —From…...

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Sep 2, 2025

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Master Gardener gala & plant sale coming up in Batavia

Mark your calendar: Genesee County Master Gardeners will host their annual Fall Garden Gala and Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. It will take place in Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main St., Batavia. The event will include plant sales, demonstrations of flower arrangements and a basket auction. Arrive at 10 a.m. for the best plant selection. (No early birds please.) All proceeds benefit the educational outreach of the Genesee County Master…...

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Sep 2, 2025

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Create a special garden space with benches & fountains

by Connie Oswald Stofko Take a moment to click on the video below. Relax for seven seconds and enjoy the fountain, the water, the plants and the birds at Urban Roots Collaborative Garden Market. a Wasn’t that soothing? Those fountains and others are available at Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, 428 Rhode Island St., Buffalo. Add a bench for a seating area to create a comfortable outdoor space in your landscape, said Patti Jablonski-Dopkin, general manager of Urban Roots. Enjoy the…...

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Aug 26, 2025

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Sign up now for 3-day course on food preservation

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cattaraugus County will offer a three-day Master Food Preservation workshop on Tuesday through Thursday, October 7-9. It will take place at the Seneca Allegany Community Center, 3677 Administration Dr., Salamanca, NY 14799. This training is for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation in their home. Topics include the science of food preservation, hands-on experience with boiling water canning, pressure canning, atmospheric steam canning, observation and participation with fermentation, freezing and dehydrating/drying. The…...

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Aug 26, 2025

Sharon Webber is honored statewide by PLANT NYS

Sharon Webber, Lifetime CNLP, was inducted in the 2025 Court of Honor Hall of Fame by PLANT NYS, the Professional Landscape and Nursery Trades across New York State. The ceremony took place Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. Webber’s horticulture career started more than 30 years ago in Long Island where she worked for the legendary Lois Woodhull at The Plantage, Inc. She returned to Western New York and started Earth Lines, a landscape design,…...

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Aug 26, 2025

Have you been sweltering this summer? Plant a tree this autumn!

Was your house roasting during the 80- and 90-degree days? Did your energy bill go sky high? Take this tip from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Plant a tree. Once it grows tall enough, a tree placed on the west or northwest side of a house can provide critical shade during the hottest times of day. This lowers the temperature inside the house and can reduce your cooling bill by up to 35 percent! To bring energy savings…...

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Aug 19, 2025

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Sign up for horticulture classes at SUNY Niagara; free to audit for ages 60+

Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 2, so hurry to sign up for horticulture classes at SUNY Niagara (previously called Niagara County Community College). Seniors who are 60 years old or older can audit a course for free! The classes are non-credit. See the cannabis courses here. Scroll past the cannabis courses to see the Workforce Development classes, which offer other horticulture classes. For more information, contact Carolyn Stanko, program coordinator, at cstanko@niagaracc.suny.edu…....

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Aug 19, 2025

Climate stewards: Training starts Sept. 10 in Cattaraugus County

Are you interested in helping your community adapt to our changing environment? Become a Cornell Climate Steward! Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cattaraugus County will participate in the statewide Cornell Climate Stewards program. Volunteers will be trained, then they will work on local climate change projects. Previous projects have included organizing a public education event, hosting repair cafes and supporting local task force initiatives – there are many options to choose from. Cornell Cooperative Extension in Cattaraugus County is taking applications…...

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Aug 19, 2025

Tour farms in city & burbs on Urban Farm Day

Visit 21 urban farms–for free–in Buffalo, Grand Island and Tonawanda during the 5th annual Urban Farm Day. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 16. Activities More than a dozen activities are planned during the day, including: Special ticketed events from partners For more information and to reserve spots for the special ticketed events, visit UrbanFarmDay.com Policy makers With the intention of highlighting issues faced by urban farms, this year’s Urban Farm Day also features…...

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Aug 12, 2025