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two bees facing each other on flower by Stofko

Join the challenge to attract pollinators– bee one in a million!

by Connie Oswald Stofko No matter what size garden you have– even if it’s only a few containers on your balcony– we invite you to join the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. One of the significant threats to the health of pollinators is the scarcity and degradation of plants that they use for forage. The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge wants to increase the number of landscapes of every size– including pots on a balcony– that have plants that provide the nectar…...

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Apr 18, 2017

containers of annuals at Waterman's in East Concord NY

Order custom-designed baskets of annuals now from Waterman’s Greenhouse

Annual baskets can add a splash of color to your garden, and at Waterman’s Greenhouse, you can get exactly what you want. Do you have a favorite flower or color? Is there a certain mixture of plants you like? Do you need something large and showy? Place an order for a custom-designed container of annuals now. Waterman’s staff will plant it up and care for it until the weather is ready for you to place it outside. By then it…...

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Apr 18, 2017

Don’t prune oak trees now

While you can prune many kinds of trees in spring and early summer, don’t prune oak trees now. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recommends holding off on pruning oak trees until winter to protect them from oak wilt, a deadly tree disease. Oak wilt can kill trees in as little as four to six weeks and is one of the most destructive tree diseases. The video, ‘Winter Pruning For Oak Wilt Prevention’ (two minutes long) highlights why…...

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Apr 18, 2017

Gardeners, vendors sought by Lewiston GardenFest; applications due May 1

Gardeners and vendors are sought to participate in the 12th annual Lewiston GardenFest, which is set for Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 along Center Street in Lewiston. Applications are due May 1. Lewiston residents who are interested in showcasing their gardens can apply to be part of this year’s open gardens. You can share your entire yard or or just a particular section of your yard. Festival attendees can view the participating gardens only when the “Open Garden”…...

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Apr 18, 2017

How to attract hummingbirds to your garden in Western New York

by Connie Oswald Stofko Hummingbirds are making their way back to Western New York, said Penny Durnin of North Tonawanda, moderator of the Hummingbird Forum (which is no longer online). The birds are hungry after their long trip, so now is a good time to hang your hummingbird feeder. Durnin has very generously shared lots of great information with readers in articles here in 2011 and 2013. She has also added more information in the comments sections of those articles…....

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Apr 11, 2017

Support science on Earth Day– Gardeners can participate in march

by Connie Oswald Stofko We might not think about it a lot, but so much in gardening has to do with science. Whether it’s basic botany or soil testing or research on plant diseases or the new weather patterns we’re experiencing due to climate change, we depend on science in gardening. Yet talking about science has become something of a hot-button political issue. But it doesn’t have to be that way. “You can care about this without being political,” said Elizabeth Schiavoni,…...

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Apr 11, 2017

Great Plant Sale extends ordering deadline to this Sunday, April 16

If you didn’t get around to ordering any of the enticing plants in the Great Plant Sale held by the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, you’re in luck– The deadline to order has been extended to this Sunday, April 16! In addition to shrubs and grasses, you can pre-order annuals, such as Dianthus Super Parfait ‘Crimson Star’. The Super Parfait series is known for large blooms and early flowering. ‘Crimson Star’ is a bicolored bloom. Oh, and it attracts butterflies! See the…...

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Apr 11, 2017

Patio chandelier on a pulley, plus more lighting tips

by Connie Oswald Stofko If you want to use candles in your yard, they don’t have to stand on a table and they don’t need real flames. Those were a couple tips I got in August when I visited the yard of Sue Tronolone during the Black Rock & Riverside Tour of Gardens. It was daytime when I visited her, but she shared her gardens on the evening Starry Night Garden Tour as well. While the lighting adds ambiance to the…...

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Apr 4, 2017

succulent container from Mischler's in Williamsville

Congratulations to the three lucky winners of our $250 prize package!

by Connie Oswald Stofko Please help me congratulate the three lucky winners in our recent drawing held by Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com. They are: Dave Niedzwiecki of Buffalo Peggy Metzger of Strykersville Linda Kleinschmidt of Buffalo The names were drawn at random. Everyone who was subscribed to Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com by March 28– even those who signed up years ago– were entered into the drawing. I’m happy to have so many new subscribers, and I love my loyal readers, too! Each of the winners receives a $250 prize package…...

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Apr 4, 2017

Help a reader: Is this philodendron unusual?

by Connie Oswald Stofko Sometimes readers send me questions that they’d like to get some opinions on, so I share their questions with my readers. Here’s one. Hi Connie, I was given a philodendron in a basket with other plants as a gift over 10 years ago. I give it 20/20/20 every watering which is weekly. For over a year, there is a stalk about 1 inch in diameter supporting extra-large leaves. They are bigger than my hand, so approximately…...

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Apr 4, 2017