Smallwood GC: shade plants

Faith United Church of Christ 1300 Maple Rd., Amherst, New York, United States

“Shady Characters,” an overview of shade-tolerant plants, will be given by Mike Schadrack to Smallwood Garden Club on September 16 at 7pm at Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Road, Amherst. Schadrack is vice president of American Hosta Society and author of several books. Guests are welcome.

Orchard Park GC

American Legion Hall 5784 Ellis Rd., Orchard Park, New York

The Orchard Park Garden Club will meet at 11:30 am at the American Legion Hall, 5784 Ellis Road, Orchard Park. An auction of garden related items donated by members will be held. All proceeds benefit the club’s scholarship fund. Please plan to attend to purchase some gently used items for your gardens. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Sharon at 716-674-0446

Orchard Park GC: ‘Oh, Deer’

American Legion Hall 5784 Ellis Rd., Orchard Park, New York

The Orchard Park Garden Club will meet at 11:30 am at the American Legion Hall, 5784 Ellis Road, Orchard Park. Connie Oswald Stofko, publisher of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, will present "Oh, Deer." Learn why gardeners now have many problems with deer and learn a few tips on dealing with them. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Sharon at 716-674-0446

Orchard Park GC: ‘Wildlife in Winter’

American Legion Hall 5784 Ellis Rd., Orchard Park, New York

The Orchard Park Garden Club will meet at 11:30 am at the American Legion Hall, 5784 Ellis Road, Orchard Park. “Wildlife in Winter” will be presented by Nicole Klimowicz, an Erie County Parks Ranger. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Sharon at 716-674-0446

Orchard Park GC: flower design

American Legion Hall 5784 Ellis Rd., Orchard Park, New York

The Orchard Park Garden Club will meet at 11:30 am at the American Legion Hall, 5784 Ellis Road, Orchard Park. The program, “Iron Chef Flower Design Style,” will feature members creating floral designs for judging. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Sharon at 716-674-0446