Upcoming events for Buffalo area
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Master Gardener Program will host its Education Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Classics V Banquet Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst. Speakers and topics are: The event includes a hot buffet lunch, beverages and snacks. The day begins with registration from 8:30 – 9 a.m. The first of two morning sessions start at 9 a.m. The full hot buffet lunch will be followed by an afternoon presentation…...
Artists who create works that are garden- or nature-themed, or works that can be displayed in a garden setting, are invited to the Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale. For fees, rules, and regulations, visit GardenArtSale.com. The sale will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday June 25 on the grounds of the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens. Sculpture, planters, metalwork, paintings, vintage signs, woodwork, architectural remnants, fountains, found art, ceramics – anything that…...
by Connie Oswald Stofko “Orchids are easier to care for than people think,” said Donna Lipowicz, president of the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society. In this article, Lipowicz will give you tips on how to care for your orchids in Western New York. You can get even more information while you enjoy beautiful displays at the Orchid Show to be held March 3-5 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Orchid Show and Orchids After Dark The Niagara Frontier Orchid…...
Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County will hold Communities in Bloom classes on two dates in February. Both topics will be presented on both days. Topics are: The classes are for beginners as well as veteran gardeners. Dates and locations are: Both classes will be held from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for the public and $30 for Master Gardener volunteers. Pre-registration is required. Register here, email jah663@cornell.edu or call 716-652-5400, ext. 176…....
The Genesee County Master Gardeners will hold monthly Garden Talks starting in February. Garden Talk programs start at noon and can be 30 to 60 minutes long, depending on the topic. They will be held on Thursdays. This free series is open to all, but registration is required. You can attend in person at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office, 420 East Main St., Batavia, or online via Zoom. To attend in person, contact Mandy at 585-343-3040, ext. 101 or amm532@cornell.edu. For a Zoom…...
Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour, is looking for submissions of original artwork to promote the 2023 event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 29 & 30. Entries are due Tuesday, January 31. This is an opportunity to share your artwork with hundreds of local gardeners and tens of thousands of visitors from around the U.S., Canada and abroad. Submission guidelines: Email your entry to aclark@gardensbuffaloniagara.com. Include ART ENTRY in the…...
Cornell Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for the next Master Gardener training class for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 16. Space is limited. Get applications here; in person at the Chautauqua County office at 525 Falconer St., Jamestown, or by calling (716) 664-9502 to have one mailed to you. Classes will take place remotely from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays from Feb. 8 through May 20. There will also be a few in-person classes each…...
Get 33 percent off all houseplants, find out what’s wrong with houseplants you already have, transplant your houseplants with no mess, get a behind-the-scenes tour and receive a gift during Houseplant Weekend at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Sale All houseplants will be 33 percent off. “We already have inexpensive plants,” said Luke Schiavone, houseplant specialist at…...
by Connie Oswald Stofko You may have enjoyed the information on carnivorous plants that Kenny Coogan, co-founder of the Western New York Carnivorous Plant Club, shared with us back in 2012. Coogan has moved to Florida, but he’ll be back in Buffalo to talk about his book– just released Oct. 1– called Florida’s Carnivorous Plants: Understanding, Identifying, and Cultivating the State’s Native Species. While the title focuses on Florida, Coogan includes information that WNY gardeners will like, such as how the plants digest insects and…...
by Connie Oswald Stofko With three exhibits going on at once, there’s a lot to see at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Gardening tip: It’s fun to stroll through the exhibits, and while you’re doing that, keep your eye open for something you can replicate in your own garden. Coleus & Creatures Exhibit Colorful creatures made out of live plants are on display during the new Coleus and Creatures Exhibit. The exhibit includes a…...
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