Tag: Upcoming events for Buffalo area

by Connie Oswald Stofko It’s time to fill up your garden with plants! Nonprofit groups are holding sales and plant exchanges throughout Western New York. Many of the nonprofit groups sell extra plants that members dig out out of their own gardens. If these gardeners had extra plants to share, it’s a good sign the plants are easy to maintain! Do you know of a plant sale or plant exchange that we haven’t listed here? Please share the details in…...

Lewiston GardenFest organizers are accepting applications for vendors as well as applications for residents interested in sharing their gardens. Businesses and vendors who sell items related to gardening and horticulture, including nurseries, landscapers, garden artists, and others are encouraged to apply. The application fee varies from $150 – $325 based on the size of the vendor display.  Garden owners in the Village and Town of Lewiston who are interested in showcasing their gardens are encouraged to join this year’s open…...

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…...

Artisans and vendors can sign up now for the 15th annual Garden Art Sale. The deadline is March 27. See details and an application here. “This is an exceptional opportunity for artists and creators to showcase their work to enthusiastic buyers who come specifically to purchase garden art,” said Jim Charlier, Garden Art Sale event chair. “Our attendees arrive with money in hand and a passion for unique pieces that will enhance their outdoor spaces. We’re inviting artisans whose works can adorn gardens or celebrate nature to join us for this…...

Gardens Buffalo Niagara is doubling the gifts available for the Lunenfeld Beautification Grants this year, thanks to the generosity of the Buffalo Together Fund. A record breaking $40,000 is available in 2026. Grants of up to $1,500 per project will be available. Applications are due March 15. Whether planting something new or enhancing a shared green space, community groups are encouraged to apply. Full application details are available here. Applications are reviewed by a committee of dedicated volunteers. The grants prioritize projects…...

The Master Gardeners of Orleans County are starting a new Homestead Educational Series. The monthly classes are dedicated to self-sufficiency and sustainability. The series focuses on a variety of practical skills and approaches for the home. No experience is necessary. Fees for the classes vary and cover the cost of supplies for each project. Advance registration is required in order to ensure enough materials for each participant. The Homestead Educational classes will take place at 10 a.m. on the third…...

A new collection called Horticultural Heroes is on display in the Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Portraits of 30 people who made groundbreaking contributions in gardening, botany, horticulture, agriculture and conservation are on display. Each portrait was created by a different artist. February is Black History month, and 12 influential Black figures across generations are being recognized among the 30 individuals. You can see famous faces such as George Washington Carver and Michelle Obama, as…...