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What to do about creeping Charlie

by Connie Oswald Stofko In this month’s issue of WNY Gardening Matters, the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Erie County give us some hints on what to do about creeping Charlie, a weed that many of us struggle with. As they suggest, I will get out there now. It’s easier to get rid of this weed when you catch it early, and it’s easier to pull out when the ground is wet. In the article, you will not…...

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May 2, 2017

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Hear ’20 Gardening Tips in 20 Minutes’ at garden auction in Lewiston

The St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary’s Hospital will host a garden auction at 6 p.m. Monday, May 8 in the cafeteria of the hospital, 5300 Military Rd., Lewiston. Admission is $5. There will be food and garden items for auction. At 7 p.m., Connie Oswald Stofko, publisher of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, will present “20 Gardening Tips in 20 Minutes.” Please RSVP to 298-2144. Save Save Save Save Save Save…...

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May 2, 2017

Mischler’s 49-cent perennial sale starts Friday; use perennials in containers & more tips

by Connie Oswald Stofko Mischler’s 49-cent perennial sale starts this week, and today we’re going to talk about using perennials in containers. We’ll also show you a couple of easy-to-maintain flowers that attract pollinators for your garden beds. The sale will be held from Friday, April 28 to Saturday, May 6 at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m…....

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Apr 25, 2017

Don’t let your lawn get to this point, dig up lesser celandine now

by Connie Oswald Stofko I’ve been getting emails from people wanting to know what to do with lawns filled with lesser celandine. My best advice is to not let it get that far. Dig it up now. And do it this year when you have only a few patches! This is a serious weed, said Carol Ann Harlos, Master Gardener, garden writer and speaker. “You have two choices,” Harlos said. “You can either spend the time and dig it out…...

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Apr 25, 2017

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Sign up by May 15 for Garden Walk Buffalo; deadline extended for art vendors

The deadline is May 15 for gardeners to sign up for Garden Walk Buffalo. The deadline for vendors to sign up for the Buffalo-style Garden Art Sale has been extended to May 15. In other news, Gardens Buffalo Niagara, the group that organizes the garden walks, Open Gardens and other events, is looking for an executive director. Applications for that part-time contractor position are due by May 15. Register your garden for Garden Walk Buffalo Gardeners from the Peace Bridge to…...

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Apr 25, 2017

Mother's Day at Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Botanical Gardens memberships to be marked down May 1-14 for Mother’s Day

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will celebrate moms with a Mother’s Day Membership Markdown from May 1 through 14. And on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, a small café will be set up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The café will be a casual experience where guests can enjoy fresh, portable snacks, sweet treats and creative herbaceous drinks from chef Avi Altman of…...

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Apr 25, 2017

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Join the challenge to attract pollinators– bee one in a million!

by Connie Oswald Stofko No matter what size garden you have– even if it’s only a few containers on your balcony– we invite you to join the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge. One of the significant threats to the health of pollinators is the scarcity and degradation of plants that they use for forage. The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge wants to increase the number of landscapes of every size– including pots on a balcony– that have plants that provide the nectar…...

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Apr 18, 2017

containers of annuals at Waterman's in East Concord NY

Order custom-designed baskets of annuals now from Waterman’s Greenhouse

Annual baskets can add a splash of color to your garden, and at Waterman’s Greenhouse, you can get exactly what you want. Do you have a favorite flower or color? Is there a certain mixture of plants you like? Do you need something large and showy? Place an order for a custom-designed container of annuals now. Waterman’s staff will plant it up and care for it until the weather is ready for you to place it outside. By then it…...

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Apr 18, 2017

Don’t prune oak trees now

While you can prune many kinds of trees in spring and early summer, don’t prune oak trees now. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recommends holding off on pruning oak trees until winter to protect them from oak wilt, a deadly tree disease. Oak wilt can kill trees in as little as four to six weeks and is one of the most destructive tree diseases. The video, ‘Winter Pruning For Oak Wilt Prevention’ (two minutes long) highlights why…...

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Apr 18, 2017

Gardeners, vendors sought by Lewiston GardenFest; applications due May 1

Gardeners and vendors are sought to participate in the 12th annual Lewiston GardenFest, which is set for Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 along Center Street in Lewiston. Applications are due May 1. Lewiston residents who are interested in showcasing their gardens can apply to be part of this year’s open gardens. You can share your entire yard or or just a particular section of your yard. Festival attendees can view the participating gardens only when the “Open Garden”…...

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Apr 18, 2017