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lily centerpiece for Christmas at Mischler's in Williamsville NY

Homegrown lilies are part of Christmas centerpiece

Whether you’re looking for a decoration for your home or a gift for a friend, think of fresh flowers. The centerpiece pictured uses oriental lilies grown in the greenhouses at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. Even the pine cones are sourced locally. Other flower and plant suggestions include miniature gardens, snowball hydrangeas, and poinsettias. You can order online or call Mischler’s at 632-1290. Save…...

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Dec 13, 2016

Be careful where you get your science news

by Connie Oswald Stofko As a gardener, you should be aware of climate change. You should also know that there is a lot of misinformation out there on climate change, so be careful. A lot of folks get their news through Facebook or other social media, but their friends may share posts without investigating them first to see if the information is correct. Here’s an example of a post that claimed that global temperatures went down in 2016, when they…...

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Dec 13, 2016

Varieties of poinsettias range from darling to dramatic

by Connie Oswald Stofko “Aren’t they the cutest thing you’ve seen?” said Teresa Buchanan, general manager at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark St., Hamburg. We were looking at two new varieties of poinsettia: mini pink ‘Princettia’ and mini white ‘Princettia’. Even the name ‘Princettia’ is darling– a blend of princess and poinsettia. The mini ‘Princettias’ are unusual because they are miniatures; the plants are only about eight inches high and will stay small. This is the first time Lockwood’s, which grows…...

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Dec 6, 2016

Call for artwork for Garden Walk Buffalo; deadline is Jan. 31

Your original artwork could be used to promote Garden Walk Buffalo in 2017. The deadline to submit your artwork is Tuesday, Jan. 31. You may enter any form of a painting in any medium, a photograph, a drawing, an illustration or a mixed media work. Your submission is limited to five entries. Keep your artwork simple; it needs to reproduce well on a variety of materials. Do not put any type/logos over the artwork. All details of the event will…...

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Dec 6, 2016

winners of 2016 landscape awards from PLANT WNY

PLANT WNY presents landscape awards

PLANT WNY, the association for green businesses in Western New York, presented its 2016 Landscape Awards at its Harvest Dinner in November. The winners are: Best of Show: T. O’Donnell Landscaping for the Brunner Residence Large Residential: Jacrist Gardening Services, Inc. for the Albrecht Residence Large Hardscape: Scott’s Lawn & Landscape Services for the Potter Residence Small Hardscape: Murray Brothers Nurseries, Inc. for the Woodig Residence Save Save…...

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Dec 6, 2016

Another idea for using autumn leaves: make a path

by Connie Oswald Stofko I was very fortunate to be able to go outside yesterday afternoon and work with my leaves– and I have lots of them. My wonderful neighbor raked her leaves into my driveway so that I could crunch them up with my lawnmower. Another friend cleaned up her mother’s yard and said I could have the leaves– which she delivered to my house! And if that wasn’t enough, there are still leaves on the trees in my…...

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Nov 29, 2016

Open sessions set for holiday decorating projects at Mischler’s

Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses will hold an open session for you to do a couple of holiday decorating projects– decorate a wreath or decorate a miniature garden. It isn’t a class where you have to arrive at a certain time. You can do the projects anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Mischler’s, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. All of the supplies will be laid out for you and you can work at your own pace…....

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Nov 29, 2016

Webinar to explain how to apply for Community Impact Grants

A webinar to explain how to apply for Community Impact Grants to mitigate environmental and public health threats in low-income and minority communities will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 by the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Office of Environmental Justice. Not-for-profit community-based organizations are eligible to apply. Register for the webinar here. Previous projects have included citizen science, water/air quality monitoring, urban farming, alternative energy projects, curriculum development, green infrastructure installation and more. A list of previous projects and…...

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Nov 29, 2016

patio with walkway from A Growing Business

6 tips for working with landscapers– #1: Get on list quick for spring work

by Connie Oswald Stofko “Don’t wait until April to call a landscaper if you’re hoping to have your landscape done in May,” said said Claire Brown, CNLP, president and designer at A Growing Business, 11554 Wyandale Rd., Springville. That’s her first tip on what a gardener should do when working with a landscaper. The earlier you call, the better. “It would be awesome if people called in fall before the snow gets deep,” Brown said. That way, she explained, the…...

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Nov 22, 2016

Poinsettia, Garden Railway Exhibits start Nov. 25 at Botanical Gardens

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens are gearing up for the holidays. The whole family can marvel at the colorful, massive displays at Poinsettias: Expect the Unexpected to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This cheerful exhibit includes more than 1,000 beautiful poinsettias, representing more than 100 different cultivated varieties in a spectrum of colors. Poinsettias are native…...

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Nov 22, 2016