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Shrubs, container gardening & climate to be topics at Master Gardener Ed Day

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Master Gardener Program will host its Education Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Classics V Banquet Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst. Speakers and topics are: The event includes a hot buffet lunch, beverages and snacks. The day begins with registration from 8:30 – 9 a.m. The first of two morning sessions start at 9 a.m. The full hot buffet lunch will be followed by an afternoon presentation…...

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Feb 28, 2023

Eggs are pricey: Is now a good time to start raising chickens in WNY?

by Connie Oswald Stofko Everyone is talking about how expensive eggs are in Western New York, so maybe this a good time to start raising a few egg-laying hens in your backyard. On the other hand, a big reason for the increase in the price of eggs is avian flu, a deadly disease for poultry. Maybe this is a bad time to start raising laying hens. “There’s not any good or bad time to begin to raise chickens,” said Amy…...

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Feb 21, 2023

Sharpen gardening pruners & more

by Connie Oswald Stofko Now is a great time to get your gardening tools ready for spring. You should clean and sharpen your tools, but how is that done? Check out the instructions below:…...

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Feb 21, 2023

Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale 2019 by Stofko

Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale seeks vendors; deadline is March 25

Artists who create works that are garden- or nature-themed, or works that can be displayed in a garden setting, are invited to the Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale. For fees, rules, and regulations, visit GardenArtSale.com. The sale will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday June 25 on the grounds of the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens. Sculpture, planters, metalwork, paintings, vintage signs, woodwork, architectural remnants, fountains, found art, ceramics – anything that…...

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Feb 21, 2023

orchid display by Niagara Frontier Orchid Society

Tips on caring for orchids; see orchid show day & at night!

by Connie Oswald Stofko “Orchids are easier to care for than people think,” said Donna Lipowicz, president of the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society. In this article, Lipowicz will give you tips on how to care for your orchids in Western New York. You can get even more information while you enjoy beautiful displays at the Orchid Show to be held March 3-5 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Orchid Show and Orchids After Dark The Niagara Frontier Orchid…...

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Feb 14, 2023

What do the numbers & letters on a fertilizer bag mean?

by Connie Oswald Stofko The numbers and letters on a bag of fertilizer can be confusing. Let’s take a moment to learn what all this means to our Western New York gardens. Letters on fertilizer bag The letters on the fertilizer bag represent primary nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The abbreviations come from the periodic table of elements: N is nitrogen, P is phosphorus and K is potassium. The standard label displays the nutrients in the same order, according to…...

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Feb 14, 2023

Deadline is March 15 for Lunenfeld Beautification Grants

__________ Block clubs & community groups in the City of Buffalo can request a Lunenfeld Beautification Grant from Gardens Buffalo Niagara. The deadline is March 15. Awards of up to $1,000 will be based on the overall project cost and matching funds from government, private contributions, and volunteer sweat equity. Projects need to be public—seen from the street—and should be designed to bring neighbors together. Types of projects include: The application process is easy and assistance is available if needed…....

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Feb 14, 2023

What can you learn from this Amherst landscape?

by Connie Oswald Stofko When you’re visiting landscapes on the many garden walks and Open Gardens here in Western New York, it’s fun to just be wowed by what you see. You might think, “I wish I had a garden like that.” You can never completely replicate someone else’s landscape. Your yard might be shady where theirs is sunny. Or you might have a much smaller yard. Or you might not want to spend as much time watering and weeding…...

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Feb 7, 2023

Reminder: What to do now so your amaryllis blooms next year in WNY

by Connie Oswald Stofko There aren’t many plants blooming outdoors right now, but many Western New Yorkers are enjoying stunning amaryllis flowers indoors. Amaryllis bulbs are popular holiday gifts. If your plant is done blooming, don’t throw it away–it can bloom again next year. It’s pretty easy to get an amaryllis to bloom again, and the small effort you put into the project is well worth the effort. Amaryllis has huge, trumpet-shaped flowers–it’s spectacular! The most important thing to know…...

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Feb 7, 2023

Horticulture scholarship offered by Master Gardeners in Erie County

A $1,000 college scholarship is being offered by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Master Gardener Program volunteers. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Friday, March 31. The scholarship is for graduating high school seniors from public, private and home schools who reside in Erie County. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be accepted by a recognized, accredited college or university to study horticulture, botany or a related field. Related fields may include but are not…...

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Feb 7, 2023