• Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes – Garden Design 101

    Town of Aurora Senior Center 101 King St., East Aurora

    Learn essential steps to create a beautiful cohesive garden no matter the size of the space. The speaker for this class is Nora Saintz. You may go to This class (9:00-10:15) and/or Incorporating Native Plants into Your Garden (same day 10:30-11:45). Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per day. Registration is required. Space is limited; register no later than two days before each event. Register here or contact jah663@cornell.edu or (716) 652-5400, ext. 176. Accommodations for persons with special needs may

  • Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes – Incorporating Native Plants into Your Garden

    Town of Aurora Senior Center 101 King St., East Aurora

    How to select appropriate native plants for your landscape, native plants vs. cultivars, and where to purchase native plants in Western New York. The speaker is Lyn Chimera. You may go to This class (10:30-11:45) and/or Garden Design 101  (same day 9:00-10:15). Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per day. Registration is required. Space is limited; register no later than two days before each event. Register here or contact jah663@cornell.edu or (716) 652-5400, ext. 176. Accommodations for persons with special needs

  • Gardeners’ Give and Take at Urban Roots

    Urban Roots Cooperative Farm Market 428 Rhode Island St., Buffalo, NY

    On alternating Saturdays to start the year, Urban Roots Cooperative is hosting a series of gatherings at their store in the Five Points Neighborhood. Join fellow gardeners of all skill levels for discussions on the upcoming growing season, then stock up on knowledge and gear to make your garden the best it can be!

  • Coming in March – book discussion – “How Can I Help?” by Douglas W. Tallamy

    Concord Public Library 18 Chapel Street, Springville, New York

    Douglas Tallamy tackles the questions commonly asked at his popular lectures and shares compelling and actionable answers that will help gardeners and homeowners take the next step in their ecological journey. Copies of "How Can I Help?" may be available at the library or by placing a hold here https://tinyurl.com/mrx2e4zx No registration necessary - free and open to all.  For full information go to: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/15861327

  • Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes: What’s Wrong With My Plant?

    Town of Aurora Senior Center 101 King St., East Aurora

    The topic is What is Wrong With my Plant? Bring your plant, a piece, or a good picture, and your questions. The speaker for this class is Carol Ann Harlos. You can attend this session and/or Win the War Against Problems in the Vegetable Garden (10:30-11:45). Both of these will be on the same day, Cost:  Master Gardeners $20/each date, Public $25/each date Register no later than 2 days before each event. Space is limited. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be

  • What’s Growing On Series – Planting in Awkward Places

    Grassroots Gardens of WNY 389 Broadway, Buffalo, NY, United States

    There is a lot of space underutilized in shady, wet, and awkward pieces of land. Come and explore the potential of these spots, discussing plants that will flourish and bring beauty. This event, partnered by Grassroots Gardens, Massachusetts Avenue Project and Urban Roots Cooperative Garden will be led by Master Gardener David Clark and Urban Roots General Manager Patti Jablonski-Dopkin. Tickets are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/growing-in-awkward-and-unlikely-spaces-focusing-on-your-shade-rain-and-hellstrip-gardens-for-all-skill-levels

  • Orchid Lecture at Lockwood’s

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY

    Lockwood's Garden Centerweknowplants.com is proud to have Donna Lipowhicz from the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society at their garden center on February 28. She will be giving a lecture on orchids and a repotting demonstration. You can find more information about the organization on their website at niagarafrontierorchids.org. For information on how to reserve a spot go to: https://weknowplants.com/events/

  • Gardeners’ Give and Take at Urban Roots

    Urban Roots Cooperative Farm Market 428 Rhode Island St., Buffalo, NY

    On alternating Saturdays to start the year, Urban Roots Cooperative is hosting a series of gatherings at their store in the Five Points Neighborhood. Join fellow gardeners of all skill levels for discussions on the upcoming growing season, then stock up on knowledge and gear to make your garden the best it can be!

  • Seeds for Thought Book Discussion – “How Can I Help?”

    Concord Public Library 18 Chapel Street, Springville, New York

    The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is offering a series of discussion of books with the theme of sustainability. The first in the series is "How Can I Help?" by Douglas Tallamy. Douglas Tallamy tackles the questions commonly asked at his popular lectures and shares compelling and actionable answers that will help gardeners and homeowners take the next step in their ecological journey. Copies may be available at the library or by placing a hold here https://tinyurl.com/mrx2e4zx No registration necessary

  • What’s Growing On Series – Perennials

    Grassroots Gardens of WNY 389 Broadway, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Interested in learning more about best practices for perennials? This class will cover the basics for how to maintain and nurture the perennial plants in your garden. Classes are offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. Tickets are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/best-practices-for-perennials

  • African Violet Society: Interpretive Plant Designs

    GreenFields Assisted Living Facility 5951 Broadway, Lancaster, New York

    The African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY will meet at GreenFields Assisted Living Facility – Court Entrance, 5951 Broadway, Lancaster NY 14086. Parking is free. The meeting will feature a demonstration on putting together a plant design for a judged show as well as the rules for a judged show and what not to do. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission fee. If you have questions, contact Holly Pohl at hollylou51@gmail.com.

  • Coming up in May – Book Discussion – “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abram

    Concord Public Library 18 Chapel Street, Springville, New York

    The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is offering a series of discussions of books with the theme of sustainability. The next in the series, "The Book of Hope" by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams will be held on May 2, 2026. In this urgent book, Jane Goodall and Douglas Adams explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. Copies may be available at the library or by

  • Hamburg House and Garden Club Meeting

    Village of Hamburg Community Center 107 Prospect Ave., Hamburg, New York

    The Hamburg House and Garden Club will be hosting a discussion on bee keeping. Carol Ann Harlos,is a Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension and an expert on bees and how to keep them, will speak on Bee Keeping and Pollinators. The meeting will be held at the Hamburg Community Center, 107 Prospect Ave., Hamburg. All are welcome to attend.

  • Container Gardening Workshop

    Massachusetts Avenue Project 387 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo, New York, United States

    Container gardens are a popular way to grow at home, but can often offer some challenges that in-ground or raised bed gardening doesn’t. Join this class to learn some methods that will improve your container garden outcomes. Taught by Patti Jablonski, General Manager at Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market. Classes are offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. Tickets are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/container-gardening