Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com The online magazine for gardeners in Erie and Niagara Counties Vol. 1, Issue 7 Aug. 10, 2010 Dear Friend, I have to admit that I’m feeling a bit sad right now because the National Garden Festival in Buffalo has come to an end. The organizers have created an amazing celebration that not only provides enjoyment and education for gardeners, but brings the community together, showcases our…
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Border garden provides privacy in South Buffalo
by Connie Oswald Stofko A new border garden gives a South Buffalo backyard more privacy. The gardens at 222 Cumberland Ave. were on display Sunday, July 18 during the 10th annual South Buffalo Alive garden walk. Dave Testa, who lives in the corner property with Jack Tontillo, envisioned the kind of mixed border you might see at a big English house. “I hate the formality of straight lines,” he said, explaining the curved design he used. When choosing plants, “I…
Clarence homeowners build prize-winning gardens
by Connie Oswald Stofko Suzanne and Bob Wiepert built their “backyard oasis” by doing a little bit each year, starting in 2006. This year their gardens at 9525 Melinda won first place in Clarence Hollow in Bloom, a garden walk held Saturday, July 17 by the Clarence Garden Club. The Wieperts bought the house for its large backyard, just under an acre, which had big trees and boulders. From there, they built separate gardens and gave them names. At right…
Community work days at N. Tonawanda Botanical Garden
Volunteers are needed for community work days at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda. Workdays are held from 9 a.m. to noon (unless there are thunderstorms) on these Saturdays: May 1: Community winter clean-up June 5 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 For more information, contact (716) 692-0237 or ntbgo@hotmail.com….
Community work days at N. Tonawanda Botanical Garden
Volunteers are needed for community work days at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda. Workdays are held from 9 a.m. to noon (unless there are thunderstorms) on these Saturdays: May 1: Community winter clean-up June 5 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 For more information, contact (716) 692-0237 or ntbgo@hotmail.com….
Community work days at N. Tonawanda Botanical Garden
Volunteers are needed for community work days at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda. Workdays are held from 9 a.m. to noon (unless there are thunderstorms) on these Saturdays: May 1: Community winter clean-up June 5 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 For more information, contact (716) 692-0237 or ntbgo@hotmail.com….
Community work days at N. Tonawanda Botanical Garden
Volunteers are needed for community work days at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda. Workdays are held from 9 a.m. to noon (unless there are thunderstorms) on these Saturdays: May 1: Community winter clean-up June 5 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 For more information, contact (716) 692-0237 or ntbgo@hotmail.com….
Community work days at N. Tonawanda Botanical Garden
Volunteers are needed for community work days at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda. Workdays are held from 9 a.m. to noon (unless there are thunderstorms) on these Saturdays: May 1: Community winter clean-up June 5 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 For more information, contact (716) 692-0237 or ntbgo@hotmail.com….
Community work days at N. Tonawanda Botanical Garden
Volunteers are needed for community work days at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St., North Tonawanda. Workdays are held from 9 a.m. to noon (unless there are thunderstorms) on these Saturdays: May 1: Community winter clean-up June 5 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 For more information, contact (716) 692-0237 or ntbgo@hotmail.com….
CommuniTree Steward classes
The fourth year of CommuniTree Steward classes will be offered from from 5:45 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays, March 20 to April 17 at the Parkside Lodge, 84 Parkside Dr., Buffalo. Date Topic Speakers March 20 Introduction to CTS, Tree Biology S. Bachman; K. McCormick March 27 Tree Maintenance, Insects and Diseases B. Sayers April 3 Tree ID T. Draves April 10 Pruning, Safety and Regulations L. Brockelbank April 17 Tree Establishment and Planting Activity J. Kisker The fee is $25. You can…