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Cannabis Conference set for Jan. 13 & 14 at SUNY Niagara

At the third annual SUNY Cannabis Conference, the brightest minds in cannabis will discuss research and opportunities in cannabis within New York State. The conference will be hosted by SUNY Niagara (formerly Niagara County Community College) on Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 14. The event aims to advance cannabis education, foster professional networking, and inform the public about the numerous opportunities within this rapidly evolving industry. Sessions include medical cannabis research, plant genetics, sustainable practices and culinary cannabis innovations…....

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Dec 17, 2024

Submit artwork for Garden Walk Buffalo poster; deadline is Jan. 31

Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden tour, is looking for submissions of original artwork to promote the 2025 event. One winner will be selected to be featured on the 2025 Garden Walk Buffalo poster. That winner will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Entries are due Friday, Jan. 31. This is an opportunity to share your artwork with hundreds of local gardeners and tens of thousands of visitors from around the U.S., Canada and beyond. Submission guidelines See more information here. Email your entry to aclark@gardensbuffaloniagara.com. Include ART…...

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Dec 17, 2024

using natural materials for holiday decorations

Use natural materials in holiday decorations

Get ideas for holiday decorations with materials that you already have in your garden. Nancy Walker, Master Gardener trainee with Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County, has compiled tips on using natural materials. Some of the materials she lists are: Read her article here. Tip: You can get the Master Gardens Journal and updates from the Master Gardeners in Orleans County by signing up here. See more holiday ideas here:…...

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Dec 10, 2024

Get ready for gardening in 2025!

What do you like the best about Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com? The photos of beautiful gardens? Classes, garden walks and other WNY events? Finding local garden centers with plants that work in our area? Tips on gardening from Autumn to Zinnias? Don’t miss out in 2025! Starting on Jan. 14, you will need a paid subscription to read all the great content on Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com. When you subscribe before Jan. 14, you get an extra month free! Don’t worry; the prices are definitely reasonable!…...

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Dec 10, 2024

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Sign up now for horticulture classes at SUNY Niagara; seniors can audit for free

Sign up now for plant classes at SUNY Niagara (previously called Niagara County Community College). The deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 15. If you don’t want to get credit for the course, you can take a low-cost class through the Workforce Development Program. Here are the Workforce Development traditional horticulture courses. Here are the Workforce Development cannabis courses. There are links on the bottom of those pages for registering and paying. Cannabis courses are $250. The Plant Protection (IPM) class is $200 and includes the option to earn the…...

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Dec 10, 2024

Erin Grajek president and CEO of Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Grajek is new CEO at Botanical Gardens

Erin Grajek has been appointed president and CEO of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. “It’s an honor to have the board’s trust and support as we enter this transformative chapter in the Botanical Gardens’ history,” Grajek said. “The Botanical Gardens has been a cornerstone of my professional journey and a passion close to my heart. I look forward to continuing our work to inspire, educate and connect this incredible community to our mission.” Grajek served as interim president and…...

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Dec 10, 2024

chestnut mushrooms at Urban Roots in Buffalo NY

Easy-to-grow mushroom kits at Urban Roots: delicious crop, fun for winter

“Let me tell you that growing mushrooms from a kit is the easiest thing going,” said Patti Jablonski-Dopkin, general manager at Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market in Buffalo. “I grew lion’s mane mushrooms last year and got three harvests out of the kit.” You can buy mushroom kits now at Urban Roots, 428 Rhode Island St., Buffalo. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. (Closed on Mondays.) Urban Roots carries two mushroom grow kits from the Nature…...

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Dec 3, 2024

daisies and more flowers in Western New York

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by Connie Oswald Stofko Starting Jan. 14, I will begin charging for subscriptions to Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com. Many current readers have already subscribed to the new system—thanks! Some people were trying to subscribe, but got stuck. I and my wonderful technology people have figured out the problem. See below. If you still get stuck, I’m glad to help. Contact me at connie@buffaloniagaragardening.com. Tip: If you haven’t created an account and subscribed on the new system, do it now before you forget. If you…...

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Dec 3, 2024

Holiday fun at Botanical Gardens

Stroll through holiday plants and sparkling lights now at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. There is a lot to see and do!…...

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Dec 3, 2024

Protect your gardens from heavy snow

by Connie Oswald Stofko Snow is coming to Western New York, and heavy snow is expected in the Snow Belt, according to the National Weather Service. It’s time to protect your gardens from heavy snow—you never know if the winds will shift and surprise you. By the way, if heavy snow warnings are surprising you, it’s probably because most of us in Western New York haven’t gotten any snow yet this season. Buffalo has now set the record for the…...

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Nov 26, 2024