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Spring is coming to Western New York, & Plantasia is bringing it!

by Connie Oswald Stofko It’s been a long winter, and I just heard that they’re forecasting more snow for Western New York. A storm, actually. Maybe even a blizzard. But take heart– Spring arrives on March 20. And even if it doesn’t feel like spring in your garden, you can count on a spring-like atmosphere at Plantasia, the garden and landscape show that bills itself as the official sponsor of spring. You’ll see 15,000 square feet of gardens filled with…...

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Mar 11, 2014

Trees: Audobon sets ‘ancient trees’ field trip; Botanical Gardens to hold walking tours

Find out more about trees in activities this month held at the Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary and at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. See some of the oldest trees in Chautauqua County As part of its Bucket List series, the Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary is providing the opportunity to see some of the oldest trees in Chautauqua County during an ancient trees field trip. Audubon’s 2014 calendar pictures a year’s worth of amazing natural history opportunities…...

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Mar 3, 2014

Get inspired by the winning entries in 2013 Buffalo Botanical Gardens photo contest

by Connie Oswald Stofko I’ve visited the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens many times, but I see the gardens in a new way when I look at the winners of the 2013 photo contest. The winners include some really creative shots that capture the stunning architecture of the gardens. You’ll also find portraits that are anything but posed and flowers that you can almost feel. A dizzying, panoramic view of the dome by Brad Jones was awarded first place…...

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Feb 25, 2014

“Express Your Personality in Your Garden” set at Bridgeview Garden Club March 4

by Connie Oswald Stofko I will present “Express Your Personality in Your Garden” at the meeting of the Bridgeview Garden Club at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 at Island Presbyterian Church, 1822 Huth Rd., Grand Island. In this presentation, I introduce you to some of the folks I’ve met writing Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com and show you how their gardens reflect their lifestyles and personalities. I’ll share some of their gardening tips, too. The presentation aims to motivate you to be creative in…...

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Feb 25, 2014

Feb. 26 is deadline to register for Gardens & Landscapes Day in Jamestown

Hear and talk to regionally renowned authorities on garden design, maintenance and plant selection at the 2014 Gardens and Landscapes Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1 in the Carnahan Theater at Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconer St., Jamestown. Registration is required and will close on Wednesday, February 26. Register by calling Jamestown Community College Center for Continuing Education (716) 338-1005. Cost is $40 and includes a catered lunch. Space is limited. The event is hosted by…...

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Feb 23, 2014

Garden Walk Buffalo to absorb National Garden Festival; expect events to continue as usual

by Connie Oswald Stofko The National Garden Festival, which has been looking for ways to become a sustainable organization so that it can continue into the future, will be absorbed by Garden Walk Buffalo, the largest garden walk in the United States. Visitors probably won’t notice any differences in events this year, said Cindy Loomis, president of Garden Walk Buffalo. “We anticipate the National Garden Festival will continue this year as it has, and after Garden Walk Buffalo, we’ll figure…...

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Feb 18, 2014

Orchid show set for Feb. 22 & 23; orchids & supplies will be sold

The Orchid Show, sponsored by the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, will take place at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. The show includes dozens of amazing orchid exhibits spread throughout the Gardens. Educational programs will be held both days on growing orchids and other aspects of indoor gardening. Orchids and supplies…

Feb 17, 2014

Learn how to keep chickens & more at urban farming event in Buffalo

You can tour an urban farm, learn about keeping chickens and learn the basics of aquaponics during Growing Green Spring Urban Agriculture Training, hosted by the staff of Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP). It takes place Friday through Sunday, March 7 to 9 in Buffalo. The cost for Saturday only is $150; for Sunday only, $125; free for the Friday evening reception, and $225 for all three days. The deadline to register is Feb. 28. Click here to register. At the…...

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Feb 17, 2014

Get “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” at Garden Friends of Clarence meeting

by Connie Oswald Stofko I will present “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” at the meeting of the Garden Friends of Clarence at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Clarence Town Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main St., Clarence. Like all the events we list on Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, this event is open to the public. 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 New York. See…

Feb 11, 2014

Rain barrel-painting contest set for high schools in Erie & Niagara Counties; register by Feb. 24

Students in grades 9-12 in Erie and Niagara Counties can enter a rain barrel-painting contest with cash prizes held in conjunction with Earth Day 2014. Schools are encouraged to enter a team, either through a class or an after-school program. The team will design and paint a rain barrel provided by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Buffalo, Inc. All participating schools will receive their final painted rain barrels to use, donate or raffle as desired. The deadline to register is…...

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Feb 11, 2014