There isn’t much to do outside during winter, but indoors you can learn about horticulture through online courses being held by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE). These non-degree, online courses bring the expertise and experience of CCE educators to you at home or wherever you learn. There is a fee for each course. Courses include: See the catalog here….
“Now is the time to make sure to have nature inside your home,” said Patti Jablonski-Dopkin, general manager at Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market. “We all garden, not only for the pleasure that it brings, but also for the aesthetics and the calm that nature provides. “Simple items can remind us of our colorful, fragrant outdoor world when we find ourselves inside more than outside.” Here are just some of the items that you can find at Urban Roots for yourself or…
Consider choosing a locally grown and cut Christmas tree this year. “Supporting our local farms is a great way to purchase quality goods and contribute to our local economy,” said Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Agriculture Program. “For every $1 spent on local agricultural products, $2.29 is generated in the community. “Shop local, not only for Christmas trees, but also delicious food gifts, holiday meal supplies and more.” Visit Chautauqua Grown, the local…
Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour, is looking for submissions of original artwork to promote the 2026 event. The artist chosen for the poster will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Entries are due Saturday, January 31, 2026. This is an opportunity to share your artwork with hundreds of local gardeners and tens of thousands of visitors from around the U.S. and beyond. Submission guidelines: See more information here. See past posters here. Email your entry to aclark@gardensbuffaloniagara.com. Include ART ENTRY in the subject line. If possible, zip your…
Here is the latest edition of Digging In, the newsletter published by Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County. What our gardens teach us Our gardens keep teaching, even as winter approaches. It’s harder to see the lessons when everything feels cold and dormant, but they’re there. Consider vernalization — the way many plants, from native perennials to fruit trees to spring bulbs, need to experience winter’s chill before they can bloom. It’s what makes the seeds we plant during winter…
by Connie Oswald Stofko Decorate outside with a patio pot from Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. The pots hold a variety of fresh evergreen branches that are decorated with pine cones, a bow and artificial berries. In addition to displaying them on porches and patios, many people remember their departed loved ones by setting patio pots in cemeteries, said Mark Yadon, vice president at Mischler’s. There is no care needed for the patio pots; they will…
Horticulture classes begin Jan. 20 at SUNY Niagara (previously called Niagara County Community College). Seniors who are 60 years old or older can audit a class for free. Senior Scholar registration begins Jan. 15. See details here. See Horticulture classes here. See Horticulture Cannabis classes here. For more information, contact Carolyn Stanko, program coordinator, at cstanko@niagaracc.suny.edu….
by Connie Oswald Stofko “People love cardinals around Christmas because it reminds them of loved ones,” said Barb Henry, who founded Henry’s Gardens with her husband Martin. And with their showy feathers in snowy weather, it’s not surprising that people look to cardinals as the mascot of winter. You can find cardinals on glass ornaments, in snow globes, on pillows and more at Henry’s Gardens open house to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 29 at Henry’s…
by Connie Oswald Stofko We have to start rebuilding nature in as many places as we possibly can, said Doug Tallamy, and you can help right in your own backyard. The conservationist spoke recently on “Nature’s Best Hope” in the Department of Environment and Sustainability at the University at Buffalo. If you weren’t able to attend the lecture, you can–and should!–listen to his talk here. He is a great speaker, easy to understand, and full of information that gardeners need….
by Connie Oswald Stofko Enjoy the traditional colors of red and green at the annual Poinsettia Exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Then–surprise! You’ll also see rows of poinsettias in yellow and pink and peach. The Poinsettia Exhibit is open now from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 4. The cost is included in admission. Special hours: Below are some of the other events being held at the Botanical Gardens. See even more events here. Poinsettias…
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