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Pesky boxelder bugs: read more in WNY Gardening Matters

Boxelder bugs are basically nuisance bugs, according to this article by Lyn Chimera in the newest edition of WNY Gardening Matters, produced by the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Erie County. In autumn, boxelder bugs may go into your house to find a warm, dry place to spend the winter. Their droppings can stain walls, both inside and out. If you squish them, that can leave a staining, smelly mark. Find out more about boxelder bugs in this article…....

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Sep 19, 2023

Plant & seed exchange set by Capen Garden Walk

Capen Garden Walk will hold a plant & seed exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at University Presbyterian Church, 3330 Main St., corner of Niagara Falls Boulevard, Buffalo. Take your perennials and seeds to share and get some new plants and seeds for your garden. You can share perennial divisions, herbs, houseplants, small shrubs and seeds. Free seeds will also be provided by the ARTseeds program of the University Heights Arts Association. In addition, plants, pots and other garden art will be…...

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Sep 19, 2023

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Autumn is a good time to divide perennials; see new video

by Connie Oswald Stofko Is your hosta overtaking your heuchera? Or just getting too big for your small garden? You may need to divide your plants, and autumn is a good time to do it. Find out more about dividing plants with Lyn Chimera of Lessons from Nature. And if you need more tips, check out these articles:…...

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Sep 12, 2023

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Master Gardeners to hold gala, plant sale in Batavia

The Genesee County Master Gardeners will host their annual Fall Garden Gala and Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main St., Batavia. Arrive at 10 a.m. for the best plant selection. No early birds, please. This plant sale features hardy garden perennials, most of which are grown by Master Gardeners. Fall is a good time to plant many perennials as there is still time for them to grow…...

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Sep 12, 2023

Create buzz: Send me your WNY gardening events!

by Connie Oswald Stofko One of the things that gardeners love about Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com is the list of so many gardening events in Western New York. If your group has an event that would interest gardeners, please let me know. I post events for free for nonprofit organizations. Email your information to me at Connie@BuffaloNiagaraGardening.com. I publish this magazine on Tuesdays. Make sure to get an event to me by the Friday preceding the Tuesday publication to announce your event. You…...

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Sep 12, 2023

Autumn isn’t here yet, but we can prepare in Western New York

by Connie Oswald Stofko We’re having 90-degree weather in parts of Western New York–I hope you don’t think it’s already autumn! Just because the kids are going back to school, it doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up our gardening tools. Here are some tips that you can use now or in the coming weeks as we prepare for autumn…....

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Sep 5, 2023

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Gardening talks set in Erie, Chautauqua counties

Master Gardeners in Chautauqua County will hold a gardening symposium on Saturday, Sept. 23. Note: the deadline to sign up for the symposium and lunch is Sept. 8. Master Gardeners in Erie County will hold three gardening classes in September starting Tuesday, Sept. 12. Chautauqua County A gardening symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 23 in the Carnahan Building, Jamestown Community College, 241 James St., Jamestown. It is sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension…...

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Sep 5, 2023

David Clark receives statewide award from NYS landscape group

David Clark, known to many Western New York gardeners for his horticulture classes and presentations, was recently honored as the Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) of the Year. The statewide award was conferred by the New York State Nursery & Landscape Association (NYSNLA). Clark is also a member of PLANT WNY, the Western New York trade association for the professional landscape and nursery trades. As a horticulture professional, Clark wears many hats: educator, floral designer, writer and speaker. Currently…...

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Sep 5, 2023

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Coleus & Creatures, botany classes, orchids and more at Botanical Gardens

There’s a lot going on at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical and we don’t want you to miss a thing! This is just a reminder of some of the interesting and fun events coming up. You can see more on our Events page or go straight to the Botanical Gardens’ website. Coleus and Creatures See dozens of creatures made of live plants including dinosaur succulent topiaries, a massive megalodon, a moss-made pterodactyl, a dragonfly, turtles, the bison pictured here and more. You can also…...

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Aug 29, 2023

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Tips for dealing with squirrels in WNY

by Connie Oswald Stofko Why is it so hard to keep squirrels away from your bird feeder? It’s because they’re amazing acrobats! Researchers compiled this video showing just how nimble squirrels are. It’s fascinating! There are a couple things you can try if you want to keep squirrels out of your bird feeder. BirdNotes from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers suggestions on the best spots to position the feeder in your yard. Special bird feeders and other equipment might…...

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Aug 29, 2023