The Forest Health Research Lab is available year-round to help your tree health problems at no cost. This isn’t just for forests; you can ask questions about pests or diseases for a few trees or a single tree. The folks at the research lab can identify the problem and provide recommendations. Start by submitting a report form. The more information you provide, the easier it will be for them to identify the problem and help you find a solution. They will…...
If you live in the areas for the Ken-Ton Garden Tour, Lockport in Bloom or North Tonawanda Garden Walk, now is the time to sign up and showcase your landscape. Ken-Ton Garden Tour Registration for the Ken-Ton Garden Tour will continue through Friday, June 6. Residents in Kenmore and the Town of Tonawanda can register their gardens here. The Night Lights tour will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19. The daytime tour…...
by Connie Oswald Stofko It’s a heady time for gardeners—plant sales and plant exchanges from nonprofit groups are popping up all over Western New York! These plant sales are a great way to find bargains, connect with friends and neighbors and find out what other gardeners in WNY are planting. Some of the plants in the sales come straight from the gardens of the members in the organizations. Since those gardeners have extra plants to share, it’s a good sign…...
You’d be embarrassed if your whole neighborhood lost their cable because you were digging and cut the line. Even worse, if you hit a gas or electrical line, people–including you–could be injured or even killed! It’s easy–and free–to find out where buried lines are in your yard. See all the details in this previous article…....
If you live within the footprint of the East Side Garden Walk or Garden Walk Buffalo, you can showcase your garden. For both events, the deadline for signing up is Thursday, May 15. There are no strict criteria, site visits, judging or entry fees. Bring pride and joy, whether it’s a sprawling backyard, a cozy front porch, or a charming storefront display. Your garden doesn’t need to be perfect—no one’s is! East Side Garden Walk If your garden is within…...
“The primrose is one of the very first signs of spring—even before they show up in our gardens,” said Lyn Chimera, Master Gardener in Erie County. “I know spring is coming when the displays of primrose are in the supermarkets. “Given the proper growing conditions, these vigorous plants will multiply each year, adding stunning colors to the spring garden.” Use primrose in garden beds, borders and containers as well as for naturalizing areas in a woodland setting. You can find…...
Gardeners can learn how to help birds in our area during an event sponsored by the Buffalo Audubon Society. The Bird-Friendly Buffalo Symposium brings together expert environmentalists and advocates to give local residents practical solutions to help build a city where birds can thrive. The symposium will take place 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, University at Buffalo, 701 Ellicott St., Buffalo. The event is free…....
The Lewiston GardenFest is looking for vendors who sell garden-related items and for residents who are interested in sharing their own gardens. The GardenFest will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22 on Center Street in Lewiston. Vendors Businesses and vendors who sell items related to gardening and horticulture, including nurseries, landscapers, garden artists, and others are encouraged to apply. The application fee varies from $150 – $275 based on the size of…...
by Connie Oswald Stofko Five varieties of astilbe, one new groundcover and one new true blue flower. That’s what you’ll see in this article, but there will be many more varieties in the 69-cent perennial sale at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. Mark your calendar: The sale will start at 8 a.m. Friday, April 25 and continue while supplies last. Sale hours are: Plants are sold in packs of 4 for $2.76. A list of plant…...
by Connie Oswald Stofko President Donald Trump last week issued an executive order that aims to dismantle New York State’s laws on environmental protection and climate change in order to make it easier for the use of fossil fuels. In the executive order, Trump specifically cited New York State, alluding to the Climate Superfund act, which was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December. It aims to strengthen climate change and environmental protection laws. It would hold polluters responsible for the damage done…...