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one of Charles Burchfield's botanical images

Get insight into science & art at talk on Burchfield Botanicals

“Science and Art through ‘Burchfield Botanicals’”will be the topic of a Science Cafe to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Tullis Johnson, curator and manager of Archives at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, will give a presentation intersecting science and art through the works of Charles E. Burchfield. The event includes light refreshments, beer and wine. A mini-tour of the Botanical Gardens follows…...

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Sep 16, 2014

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Soil, design & common problems to be covered in Cooperative Extension classes in East Aurora

A series of three gardening classes will be held by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County in its auditorium (second floor), 21 South Grove St., East Aurora. All classes will be held from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Dates and topics are: Sept. 24: Soil Is the Key. Learn how to improve your soil and learn about the role of compost. Bring a soil sample and you can get the pH tested. Oct. 1: Good Garden Design or How…...

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Sep 9, 2014

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Daylong WordPress Camp offers sessions for beginners & developers; join me there

by Connie Oswald Stofko I’ll give writing tips for bloggers at WordCamp Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 13 in the Science Hall at Canisius College, 2001 Main St., Buffalo. If you have considered starting a blog or website, or if you already have one, you can learn a lot at WordCamp. WordCamp is a daylong conference on WordPress, a free platform for blogs and websites. The schedule includes three tracks: a track for users and beginners, a track for developers and…...

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Sep 9, 2014

dog house at succulent show in 2011 at Buffalo Botanical Gardens

Succulent Show starts Saturday; see all the activities at Botanical Gardens

by Connie Oswald Stofko I think gardeners sometimes overlook succulents. You can grow them outdoors in a garden or in a pot inside. They come in many shapes, colors and growing habits. And while they’re not known for their flowers, these plants can be showy. To get inspiration on how you might display succulents, visit the Succulent Show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from…...

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Sep 2, 2014

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Hurry: Register by noon Wednesday for classes & you could win Lockwood’s certificate

by Connie Oswald Stofko If you register by noon Wednesday, Sept. 3 for any class at this weekend’s Fall Garden Fair at Lockwood’s, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Lockwood’s gift certificate. By registering early, you’ll make sure you reserve a spot for yourself in your favorite class or classes. You’ll also be helping out the Lockwood’s staff so they can plan how many chairs they will need and how many handouts to prepare. Your…

Sep 2, 2014

Docents needed at Botanical Gardens; training starts Sept. 11

If you love gardening and botany, consider sharing your passion with others by volunteering as a docent at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Docents work with people of all ages. They lead tours of the Botanical Gardens for a variety of groups year round, teach hands-on programs to school-aged children and scout groups, facilitate activities in the Wegmans’ Family Garden, answer visitor questions during special plant exhibits and events and assist staff in…...

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Sep 2, 2014

Get tips on spring-flowering bulbs and more at Lockwood’s Fall Garden Fair Sept. 6 & 7

by Connie Oswald Stofko “Winter is too long,” said David Clark, horticulturist and national garden speaker.”With our Western New York winters, it’s nice to have something pop up in mid- to late winter.” That’s why he recommends planting spring bulbs– The first ones can come up when there’s still snow on the ground. “I like to have a big show in spring,” Clark said. “And if you plan it correctly, you can have flowers from mid-winter through July when you…...

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Aug 26, 2014

sneaker pull at steam engine rally in Alexander NY

Rally to display vintage farm equipment; additions made to children’s play area

by Connie Oswald Stofko Steam engines may be a relic of a bygone era, but they were powerful. That’s the lesson that kids can learn when dozens of them team up against a steam-powered tractor in a sneaker pull, one of the attractions held every year at the rally of the Western New York Gas and Steam Engine Association. The association aims to preserve and display vintage farming equipment and to educate the public. The rally will be held from…...

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Aug 26, 2014

Kids bored? Take them to Botanical Gardens for outdoor garden, camps & more

by Connie Oswald Stofko In the outdoor children’s garden at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, kids are allowed– and encouraged– to touch the plants and experience the texture of fuzzy and glossy leaves. They can water the plants or just play with the hand pump. A big attraction is the sandbox, located comfortably in the shade of a tree. There’s a small pond where frogs and turtles have made an appearance. “There’s lots to explore,” said Kristy Blakely,…...

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Aug 5, 2014

Corpse flower to bloom soon at Botanical Gardens; may happen only once a decade

UPDATE: Morty the corpse flower is blooming now. Today, Saturday, Aug. 9, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. The last admission ticket will be sold at 11 p.m. See a video of Morty in bloom here. by Connie Oswald Stofko In a rare event that might happen only once a decade, a corpse flower is likely to bloom within the next nine days at the Buffalo and Erie County…...

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Jul 29, 2014