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Ken-Ton Garden Tour accepting applications for this year’s tour

The Ken-Ton Garden Tour is now accepting applications for this year’s tour. The deadline is Friday, June 2. All gardeners in the Town of Tonawanda and Village of Kenmore are welcome to apply. You can register online; see application here. The online registration process is simple, quick, and easy to use. If you wish to apply by telephone you can contact Sandy at 716-983-6827. You may display your garden during one or more of the times listed below: Visitors to…...

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May 23, 2023

5 tips on shopping for plants in Western New York

by Connie Oswald Stofko It’s that time of year when gardeners in Western New York are happily buying plants. Here are some tips to guide you while shopping. Plan what to look for Do you want to grow food, have a pretty yard, help the environment, or a bit of all of those? Do you want plants that are easy to maintain? New and different? Fragrant? Tall? Even if you don’t know exactly what plants you want, have an idea…...

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May 16, 2023

Mosquitoes bugging you? Keep them out of your WNY landscape

One way to keep mosquitoes from biting you is by keeping them out of your yard in the first place. The most common mosquito in New York State is Culex pipiens, which has a very small territory. It usually stays within 300 feet of its breeding site, according to this page on mosquitoes from New York State Integrated Pest Management (NYS IPM). If you and your Western New York neighbors make sure there are no breeding sites, everyone can have a…...

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May 16, 2023

Sign up by June 17 for Amherst Garden Walk

The Amherst Garden Walk is looking for gardeners to share their landscapes. The deadline to sign up is Saturday, June 17. See the registration form here. The organizers are looking for gardens of all sizes and shapes, and designed by amateurs or professionals. The walk will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9. For more information, contact Darryl Moden or Chuck Hidy at 716-839-0018…....

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May 16, 2023

plant plugs of annual plants at Mike Weber Greenhouses in West Seneca New York

Save money & get more variety with plant plugs at Mike Weber Greenhouses

by Connie Oswald Stofko “Plugs are a soil-filled fabric tube planted with one or more cuttings,” explained Jen Weber, vice president and manager of Mike Weber Greenhouses, 42 French Rd., West Seneca. The fabric acts as the container for the plant. Regular plugs have one plant. Combo plugs have three types of plants together in one plug. “The combos are great if you have trouble getting inspiration or aren’t sure what color combinations work well,” she said. Buying plant plugs has…...

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May 9, 2023

You can enter iris show to win awards; takes place June 3 in Cheektowaga

The Western New York Iris Society will hold its Iris and Perennial Flower Show from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at at the Julia B. Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga. Anyone can enter to win ribbons and awards. Irises & perennials To enter irises and perennials: People who want to enter plants in the show should be at the Reinstein Library by 9 a.m. Judging will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Design People can make reservations to make a…...

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May 9, 2023

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Deadline to share landscape on Garden Walk Buffalo is May 15

Time is running out to add your garden to Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour. The deadline to sign up is Monday, May 15. Sign up here. Anyone who has a garden in the footprint of Garden Walk Buffalo can participate. Your garden does not need to be perfect; no one’s ever is. There are no fancy garden criteria–no site visits, no judging, no entry fees, nothing– all you have to do is be proud of your little spot…...

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May 9, 2023

Summer bulbs: plant now (or soon) in WNY

by Connie Oswald Stofko Lilies, gladiolus and dahlias are just three of the stunning flowers in a group of plants referred to as summer bulbs. Patti Jablonski-Dopkin, general manager of Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, gives us an overview of summer bulbs and how you can use them in your Western New York garden. Urban Roots, located at 428 Rhode Island St., Buffalo, offers a variety of summer bulbs. Don’t confuse these with spring bulbs (such as crocus, hyacinth and tulips)…....

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May 2, 2023

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It’s the season for plant sales in Western New York

by Connie Oswald Stofko Many nonprofit organizations are holding plant sales in the coming days and weeks throughout Western New York. More sales or plant exchanges may be added; check our Events page for the latest on gardening activities. African violet show & sale, Amherst The African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY will present Meteorological Violets and Gesneriads on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7 at the John James Audubon Library, 350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. Times are noon…...

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May 2, 2023

Hear author of ‘Rescuing the Planet’ May 25

Update: You can watch a recording of the talk here. Tony Hiss, one of the most important conservation writers working today, will discuss his seminal book Rescuing the Planet: Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth. The talk will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at the Montante Cultural Center at Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo. The event is being held by the Western New York Land Conservancy. Hiss is a world-renowned author and one of the strongest advocates…...

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May 2, 2023