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March brings hope to gardeners; see tips

“It’s March! There’s hope in this month’s calendar,” said Peggy Koppmann, Master Gardener. “Hope for sunshine, warming temperatures, a hint of green and growing things, and the official start of spring. Pour your beverage of choice at 10:45 a.m. on March 20 and toast the beginning of the season.” Here are some things you can do in March: You can find more uplifting and useful ideas from Koppmann in the article “This Month in the Garden.” Also see the article…...

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Mar 17, 2026

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Seed to Supper in Cattaraugus County

The free Seed to Supper program, designed for adults gardening on a budget, is returning to Salamanca this spring. Each session includes instruction by a trained Seed to Supper educator, hands-on activities, and discussion with participants who have a variety of gardening experience. The course highlights practical, low-cost techniques making a successful vegetable garden. Sessions will cover fundamentals such as soil preparation, garden planning, planting, maintenance and harvest. All participants receive a free guidebook. Programs are appropriate for any type…...

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Mar 17, 2026

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It’s garden time–inside!–at Plantasia

After this mild, spring-like weather, winter is coming back on Thursday. But don’t worry. Plantasia will be here! Enjoy gardens full of spring flowers, shrubs and trees–and so much more!–at the 24th Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show at the Fairgrounds Event Center, 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg. Times and dates are: There’s so much to do at Plantasia (and so little to do outside), you should consider the new two-day ticket option for $15. One-day admission is: Here are some of…...

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Mar 10, 2026

Annual burn ban starts March 16

We have an increased risk of wildfires now, and New York State will institute the annual burn ban from March 16 through May 14. The annual burn ban prohibits residents from burning vegetation and brush during this period due to: Wildfires can damage our lands, homes, and personal property, and the smoke contains pollutants, such as particulate matter, which can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation; wheezing; coughing, and trouble breathing. Not all burning is banned. Some exceptions, such as small cooking fires…...

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Mar 10, 2026

Enjoy the birds, get a patch, learn about nature

Whether you are in your own backyard, a local park, your nearest beach or a trip elsewhere in New York State, you can enjoy the I BIRD NY Challenge, initiated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). To take the challenge, identify any 10 bird species of your choosing anywhere in New York State. Participants who successfully complete the challenge will be awarded a commemorative patch and a completion certificate, and be entered into a drawing for…...

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Mar 10, 2026

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‘Digging In’ newsletter from MG in Orleans County

Get gardening tips for March in the Digging In newsletter. It’s published by Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County, Survey your yard and garden Check your houseplants Your houseplants will begin perking up as we have longer daylight. They will need a little more water, and it’s a good time to start fertilizing them again. This is also a good time to consider pruning your houseplants and repotting any that have outgrown their containers. Get ready to…...

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Mar 3, 2026

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Rain barrel, composter sale by Erie & Niagara counties

The 2026 Erie/Niagara County Rain Barrel and Composter Sale is now underway. You don’t have to live in those counties; anyone may buy the items. You can order now. Orders must be picked up between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at ECC North, Parking Lot #5 If you don’t pick up your items, they will be donated for educational purposes. See how to load your car here. Backyard composting is an excellent way to reduce trash going to landfills…...

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Mar 3, 2026

‘Spring forward’ on Sunday

by Connie Oswald Stofko On March 8, you can go outside after dinner and see your garden in the daylight! But you will have lost an hour of sleep the night before. Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday, March 8. Remember to “spring forward” & move your clocks forward an hour. The idea of Daylight Saving Time is to allow people to make better use of the longer daylight available during summer. That makes sense, I guess. In the summer,…...

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Mar 3, 2026

Get the word out about–ugh!–lesser celandine

by Connie Oswald Stofko If your neighbors have lesser celandine, you will soon have this horrible, but cute, plant all over your gardens and lawn. What can you do? Talk to your neighbors–in a nice way. That’s what Devon Southall of Tonawanda did. Southall had some lesser celandine in her backyard, so she asked her neighbor if she could check along their shared fence. Yikes! Along the fence, Southall found a carpet of lesser celandine about 75 feet long. That…

Feb 24, 2026

Help study mammals in WNY with trail cameras in your yard

Snapshot NY is a statewide network of trail cameras powered by volunteers throughout the state. By sharing wildlife photos, you contribute to research that helps us learn more about mammals in our area. It helps wildlife professionals better manage and conserve wildlife in the state. By setting up a trail camera on your land and using the Snapshot NY app, the data collected by Snapshot NY allows researchers to monitor trends in the abundance and distribution of mammals such as…...

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Feb 24, 2026