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Hear speakers during expanded Orchid Show at Botanical Gardens

You can hear international speakers, see orchid vendors from across the United States and view spectacular judged orchid displays in an expanded fall Orchid Show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. The show is presented by the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society and the Botanical Gardens. The special features this year are by special arrangement with…...

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Get a peek at Christmas during Lockwood’s open house Nov. 12; holiday workshops set

Get a first look at displays of Christmas gifts and ornaments during the annual Christmas open house to be held by Lockwood’s Greenhouses from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Lockwood’s, 4484 Clark St., Hamburg. This year they will have a Christmas tote giveaway, Thymes gift basket raffles and a free gift with purchase. As is their tradition, they will offer sweet and savory treats, including Barb Lockwood’s famous spiced cider. This event is free and open…...

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Hear 45 Gardening Tips in Hamburg

by Connie Oswald Stofko I will present “45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” at the meeting of the Hamburg Garden Club at noon Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Hamburg Village Community Center, 107 Prospect Ave., Hamburg. I will share 45 tips that I have come across while writing for Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, the online gardening magazine for Western New York. I have to average one tip per minute, so it’s fun to see if I can squeeze them all in! Whether you’re…

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Hear 45 Gardening Tips in Kenmore

“45 Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” will be presented by Connie Oswald Stofko, editor of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, at the meeting of the Ken-Sheriton Garden Club at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 576 Delaware Rd., Kenmore. Stofko will share 45 tips that she has gathered while interviewing home gardeners and experts. During the meeting, the artistic design will be “Remembering Fall,” a plaque design using dried materials. A business meeting will follow. New members are always welcome…....

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Chrysanthemum Exhibit starts this weekend at Botanical Gardens

The Chrysanthemum Exhibit, which is the longest running feature at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, starts this weekend. The mum exhibit has taken place for more than 115 years. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Entrance to the exhibit is included with Botanical Gardens admission:  $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (ages 55 and older) and students (ages…...

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Volunteers needed to plant trees for water quality project in Niagara Falls

Community volunteers are needed to help plant trees along the shoreline of Gill Creek in Niagara Falls, which will be part of a larger creek-wide restoration effort. The planting event, organized by Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. Advance registration is required. Register online or by contacting Wendy Paterson at (716) 852-7483, ext. 26. All supplies for the planting will be provided by Riverkeeper. In addition to 120 new trees, understory vegetation…

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’45 More Gardening Tips’ set in Newfane

Connie Oswald Stofko, publisher of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, will present “45 More Gardening Tips in 45 Minutes” at the meeting of the Niagara Shores Garden Club at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 in the Newfane Town Hall, 2737 Main St., Newfane. Like all the events we list on Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, this event is open to the public. In a follow-up to her previous talk, Stofko will share 45 new tips that she has come across while writing for Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, the online gardening magazine…...

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Plant perennials now: Buy them, divide them or get them at plant & seed exchange

by Connie Oswald Stofko Fall is a good time of year to plant perennials. The weather isn’t as hot as it was just last week, so the plants won’t be as stressed. Since we’re getting more rain, it’s easier to make sure those new plantings are kept well watered. You need to make sure you water deeply so that they put down deep roots before the ground freezes. You can buy perennials in garden centers now, and those plants are…...

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Make a spooky miniature garden at Mischler’s

Add a new dimension to your Halloween decorating with a spooky miniature garden during a workshop at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. The same workshop will be held at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Choose from a variety of succulent plants along with bits of nature to create a unique centerpiece for your holiday celebration. Take your child or grandchild, friend or neighbor to share in this unique gardening experience of…...

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Tour green roof project in Springville

The Springville Center for the Arts will host a Hard Hat Tour of its construction project, including the green roof, at 5 East Main St., Springville at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Anyone may attend the tour, but it does require the use of stairs. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to scaseth@gmail.com or (716) 592-9038. The project centers around Art’s Cafe, a counter service coffee shop-type establishment with a small performance space, artwork sales, workshop, artist residencies and a…...

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