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Create a spooky miniature garden at Mischler’s

Presentations on how to create a spooky miniature garden for Halloween will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 at at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. The presentations will be held at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. After a presentation, you can shop in Mischler’s Greenhouse and Fairy Nook for the items you want for your unique mini garden. You get 20 percent off your selections. Choose from a variety of…...

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Oct 10, 2017

How to overwinter tuberous begonias in Western New York

by Connie Oswald Stofko Here’s a question from a reader: I have beautiful tuberous begonias that I want to overwinter. Do I have to take them out of the soil or can I bring the window box in? Rosemary K. Lyons, Buffalo I thought this was a question many readers might be interested in, so I took it to David Clark, a nationally known gardening educator who teaches the Horticulture I and Horticulture II classes at the Buffalo and Erie…...

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Oct 2, 2017

New nature-themed sculpture exhibit to start Oct. 7 at Botanical Gardens

A new nature-themed sculpture exhibit, Whispering from the Woods, is being held in conjunction with sculptor and artist Kim Bellavia at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from Saturday, Oct. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 5. The exhibit is included with Botanical Gardens admission. Admission is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 62 and older), $9 for students (ages 13 and older with ID), $6 for children…...

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Oct 2, 2017

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Submit artwork for Arbor Day poster; deadline is Dec. 31

You can submit original artwork and photography for the official 2018 New York State Arbor Day Poster. The deadline is Dec. 31. To enter, complete the artist information form found here and email your photo or artwork to arborday@dec.ny.gov. Photographs must be taken in New York State. The winning artwork will be used on the poster and distributed at schools, libraries, government offices, nursery and landscaping businesses, and environmental organizations throughout the state. Producing the posters has been a longtime…...

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Oct 2, 2017

Hot autum weather breaks records; what it means for your garden

by Connie Oswald Stofko It was 90 degrees Fahrenheit– 22 degrees above normal– on Sunday at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, breaking the previous record of 88 degrees set in 2010. When I called the National Weather Service in Buffalo early Monday afternoon to find out about this hot autumn weather, it was already 89 degrees, breaking the previous record of 87 set in 2007. Not only is it unusual to have temperatures that are so much above normal, but…...

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Sep 26, 2017

gratitude flag at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Colorful flags will express your gratitude and be part of spring exhibit

by Connie Oswald Stofko You can express what you’re grateful for and help to create a colorful Gratitude Garden with flags at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. For a donation of $2, visitors can get a small, colorful flag and inscribe on it what they appreciate most about the Botanical Gardens. They will hand the flag back so the staff can hang the flag inside the Botanical Gardens during the Spring Flower Exhibit, which will start March 10. “We…...

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Sep 26, 2017

Can you deadhead oakleaf hydrangea?

by Connie Oswald Stofko Here’s a question from a reader: Hello , I was wondering if you know if it would be OK for me to deadhead my oakleaf hydrangea or if that would negatively affect next year’s blooms somehow. Seems OK to me but thought I would check before I do it! Donna, Town of Tonawanda First: Deadheading means cutting off the dead flower. I’m not a gardening expert, but there are lots of gardening experts in Western New…...

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Sep 26, 2017

Scholarships available for students in garden communications

College and technical school students interested in a career in garden writing, photography or blogging can apply for a scholarship from the GWA Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable partner of GWA: The Association for Garden Communicators. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,000 per student and include a complimentary full-year membership to GWA. Scholarships will be awarded directly to the institutions on behalf of students. The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 15. Apply online. Students must be enrolled in either of…...

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Sep 26, 2017

Don’t give up on your garden– keep watering!

by Connie Oswald Stofko Our summer was so wet, you may have fallen out of the habit of watering your plants. But the last few days have been hot and dry, and we may have a little more summer-like weather on the way. And even when our weather becomes more autumn-like, you need to keep watering! Don’t give up on your garden now! Here’s why: You probably have wonderful plants in your garden that you’ve been enjoying this summer– and…...

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Sep 19, 2017

What should you do about yellowjackets & hornets? Nothing

by Connie Oswald Stofko Yellowjackets and hornets have been very active lately, and if they sting, it can hurt. “But if you can avoid them for another month, nature will take care of them,” said John Farfaglia, extension educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension in Niagara County. Both yellowjackets and hornets will die off in the cold weather, he said. The yellowjackets make their home in the ground and hornets make their nest high in a tree. Neither will use the…...

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Sep 19, 2017