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  • Spring Pruning at Lockwood’s

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    In this class at Lockwood’s, Jeff Fabian will talk about the specifics of pruning in the spring season. As an ISA Certified Arborist, he will guide you on what types of plants to prune in the spring and how to make the cut. He will also talk about different pruning techniques that can be used to achieve your goals. Prune with confidence this spring to get great results for the growing season ahead.  To register, call the store (716-649-4684) or...

  • Coming up: Free intro to canning

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York
    April 22, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m. Intro to Canning and Food Preservation FREE! Master Food Preserver volunteers will lead this informational class, teaching all about the equipment, resources, tips and tricks to get started canning. Take your curiosity and your questions. Class will be held in the Harrington Classroom of the Orleans CCE Education Building. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling 585-798-4265 ext 125 or emailing klo54@cornell.edu....

  • Bowmansville GC: floral mechanics

    Bowmansville Fire Hall 36 Main St., Bowmansville, New York
    The Bowmansville Garden Club meets at the Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main St., Bowmansville. Program: Floral Arrangements Speaker/Instructor: Kathy Kwiatkowski, Club Member...

  • WNY Rose Society: modern arrangements

    St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ 750 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY, United States
    Have you ever wanted to learn how to make beautiful arrangements with roses from your own garden? The WNY Rose Society invites you to their April 15 meeting, featuring a talk on “A Gallery of Modern Arrangements.” Their expert speaker, Pat Pohl, is a certified American Rose Society (ARS) Horticulture, Arrangement and Rose Photography Judge. She is the NY State District Chairman for Arrangements and Photography. Pat is a member of the Syracuse Rose Society, as well as an award-winning, top exhibitor....

  • Online talk about native plants

    The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners will host another guest speaker, Jonathan Townsend of Royal Fern Nursery, via zoom on April 15 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. It is free. Register here. Jonathan will present on the importance of native plants and how to utilize native plants in your landscaping. Native plants play an important role in local ecosystems, maintaining the flora of our natural environments while also supporting local pollinators and more. Jonathan’s nursery, Royal Fern Nursery, specializes in native perennials,...

  • How to create a bird paradise

    Lancaster Public Library 5466 Broadway, Lancaster, New York, United States
    Learn what native plants to grow to provide the best for birds and pollinators. Presented by Kathy Contrino, CW Native Plant Farm. Registration is required: Register here or call 716-683-1120....

  • Free Friday Tours at the Gardens

    Free Friday Tours at the Gardens
    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, New York, United States
    Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens on select Friday afternoons for complimentary, 30-minute “mini tours.” Learn all about the highlights of the first six greenhouses from knowledgeable Garden Guides. Then, enjoy the rest of our conservatory at your own pace. Bring a friend and learn about the fascinating living collections. Tours are informative and fun for the whole family, all ages are welcome. Learn about the living collections and historic conservatory. The price of the tour is included...

  • What’s Growing On Series – Pinching, Pruning, Staking and Deadheading

    Massachusetts Avenue Project 387 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo, New York, United States
    Once your plants are going, what’s next? This class will cover the basics of plant maintenance, from pinching, pruning, staking and deadheading. The teachers will focus on 10 commonly grown plant varieties. Taught by Master Gardeners Brad & Beth. Classes are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. Tickets are available here: https://events.humanitix.com/plant-maintenance-pinching-pruning-staking-and-dead-heading...

  • Unwanted and Problematic: Pests, Plants, and Pathogens in our Gardens

    Lockwood's Garden Center 4484 Clark St., Hamburg, NY
    This presentation at Lockwood’s Garden Center will focus on common problems and pests seen in the garden. Jeff will show you how you can mitigate and hopefully eliminate them. Being aware of what is out there that could cause problems down the road is key to ending issues before they start. To register, call the store (716-649-4684) or email us at orders@weknowplants.com Price: Free...

  • African Violet Society: Fertilizer and Soil Mixes

    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 April meeting will be a panel discussion on fertilizers and soil mixes for African Violets and Gesneriads. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission charge. If you have questions, contact Holly Pohl at hollylou51@gmail.com....

  • Free intro to canning in Albion

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Orleans County 12690 State Route 31, Albion, New York
    Intro to Canning and Food Preservation FREE! Master Food Preserver volunteers will lead this informational class, teaching all about the equipment, resources, tips and tricks to get started canning. Take your curiosity and your questions. Class will be held in the Harrington Classroom of the Orleans CCE Education Building. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling 585-798-4265 ext 125 or emailing klo54@cornell.edu....

  • Coming up: ‘What Is Wild and Why It Matters’

    What Is Wild and Why It Matters will be presented April 28 by Rick Darke, known for shaping how we think about wildness in managed landscapes. This event is a fundraiser for  Wild Ones and Homegrown National Park; it’s free or pay what you can. Can’t make it? A recording will be available. Register here. Rick Darke is an award-winning landscape designer, author, photographer, and educator. His work bridges ecology, cultural geography and aesthetics, showing that residential landscapes can be biologically rich and visually...

  • What’s Growing On Series – Build a Raised Bed

    Grassroots Gardens of WNY 389 Broadway, Buffalo, NY, United States
    Interested in raised beds gardens at home? Not sure where to start? Join this beginner-friendly class for an exploration of picking the right type of raised bed for you, and then get some hands-on practice in basic power tool use and simple wood carpentry. Please note: attendees will not take home a raised bed, but will learn all the skills needed to make one. Classes are offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, and Grassroots Gardens...

  • ReLeaf Arbor Day Tree Expo

    Cazenovia Park 155 Cazenovia Pkwy., Buffalo, NY
    Meet a group of professional urban arborists and foresters who will share the tricks of their trade from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Cazenovia Park, Warren Spahn Way, Buffalo. 14220. The Arbor Day Tree Expo event will include: It will be hosted by the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Western New York ReLeaf, the New York State Urban Forestry Council (UFC) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  ...