Category: Upcoming events for Buffalo area

by Connie Oswald Stofko I will present “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” at the meeting of the Hamburg House and Garden Club at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the Hamburg Methodist Church, 116 Union St., Hamburg. Like all the events we list on Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, this event is open to the public. In my presentation, I’ll share some of the best tips I discovered as I interviewed home gardeners and gardening experts for the online gardening magazine for Western…...

While it’s still too early for you to plant seeds inside, the professionals at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses have already started many of the 200,000 plants they will sell at their yearly 49-cent Perennial Sale. The sale will begin Friday, April 24 at Mischler’s, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. They can start seeds now because they have equipment you probably don’t have, such as a thermostat-controlled germination chamber, heated misting benches and, of course, a greenhouse. There’s also a fascinating…...

by Connie Oswald Stofko I will be one of two speakers at the meeting of the Western New York Hosta Society on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Town of Aurora Senior Citizens Center, 101 King St. at Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. Doors will open at 1 p.m. and the program will begin at 2 p.m. Dennis James of DJ’s Greenhouse in Transfer, PA, will give a presentation on “Building a Shade Garden.” Then I will  share “20 Gardening Tips in…...

Lumagination, the new light show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, will have themed rooms. Here’s a view from last year’s Night Lights show. Photo by Connie Oswald Stofko An all-new light show called Lumagination will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. During this exhibit, the fun begins even before you get inside. A warm and cozy tent will welcome you as you stroll up the front walk. The…...

The adult education program at McKinley High School is offering two horticulture courses: one basic and one advanced. Both classes meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays for 13 weeks from Jan. 26 through May 4 in the greenhouse at the school, 1500 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. The cost for each class is $175. You don’t have to live in the City of Buffalo to take the class. You can register in person at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at the school…....

by Connie Oswald Stofko I will present “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” at the meeting of the  Niagara Shores Garden Club at 7 p.m. Thursday Jan. 15 in the Newfane Town Hall, 2737 Main St., Newfane. Like all the events we list on Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, this event is open to the public. For more information, contact Maureen at (716) 430-7129. In my presentation, I’ll share some of the best tips I discovered as I interviewed home gardeners and gardening experts…...