by Connie Oswald Stofko Just when it seemed like winter was gone and we were solidly into spring, I woke up to snowflakes in the air. But we can always rely on the annual Spring Flower Exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. It’s always warm inside, there are more flowers than you can squeeze into your gardens, and the deer didn’t eat the plants. Find old photos This year is special because the Spring Flower Exhibit is kicking…...
The third Annual Gardening Symposium will be held by the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County on Saturday, May 3 at Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Center, 241 James Ave., Jamestown. Early registration is encouraged. Before April 25, the general fee is $25 and the fee for Master Gardeners from any county is $15. After April 25, registration for general admission is $30 with $20 for Master Gardeners. You can register here, by phone at 716-664-9502 Ext. 203, or…...
by Connie Oswald Stofko Tulips and hydrangeas aren’t blooming outside yet, but you can see full-scale gardens—in full bloom!—at Plantasia, Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show. “People want to get out and feel good about spring coming,” said Chris Zeisz, chair of Plantasia, “especially with the weather we had during this winter.” The event will be held at the Fairgrounds Event Center and Artisan Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. It is presented by PLANT WNY. Dates and times are:…...
Experience hundreds of live butterflies fluttering around you during the new Butterfly Experience at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. It will be open this summer on June 7 and go through August 3. Tickets are expected to sell quickly; you may want to purchase tickets now. See details below. The exhibit will be housed inside the new Tropical Orchard greenhouse, which has dozens of fruit-producing and nectar-rich plants for the butterflies to feed on. You will see butterflies that are…...
The Orchid Fest by Niagara Frontier Orchid Society will be the big finale of the Orchid Exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Orchid Fest runs from Friday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 2. See it during Orchids After Dark on Friday and Saturday or during the day on Saturday and Sunday. This event features award-winning orchids, special displays and showcases, and orchid experts. Vendors are:…...
by Connie Oswald Stofko A completely renovated greenhouse, the Tropical Orchard, will open this Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. I was given a sneak peek yesterday to share with you! The Tropical Orchard features a collection of edible plants from around the world. Some of the plants you’ll see are starfruits, bananas, Australian finger limes, pineapples, chocolate tree, ponderosa lemon, strawberry guava tree and coconut palm. More common plants include peanuts, a peach tree,…...
Are you an artisan—or do you know one—who creates objects with a theme of gardens or nature? It’s time for artisans and vendors to sign up the 15th annual Garden Art Sale. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 25. “This is an exceptional opportunity for artists and creators to connect with our dedicated gardening community,” said Jim Charlier, Garden Art Sale event chair. “We’re calling upon artisans whose works can adorn gardens or evoke the spirit of nature to be a…...
A new seed library called Orleans Community Seed Share is a new program of the Master Gardeners in Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orleans County. The seed share is more than just a collection of seeds—it’s a living library that cultivates community, sustainability and biodiversity, according to the Master Gardeners. The Master Gardeners invite local gardeners to borrow seeds, nurture them in their home gardens and return seeds from their mature plants. This simple act creates a powerful cycle of sharing…...
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…....
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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