Upcoming events for Buffalo area Archives - Page 60 of 72

Trip to prestigious Chelsea Flower Show planned for May; get lower rates before Nov. 17

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, in conjunction with Collette Vacations, are arranging a trip called “The Gardens of London,” featuring the Chelsea Flower Show May 17-24, 2014. The Chelsea Flower Show is the most prestigious garden show in all of Great Britain. The royal family attends opening day every year. On this excursion you can: Attend the members-only opening day of the 101st Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show. Explore Hampton Court Palace with its fabulous gardens…...

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Oct 22, 2013

David Clark propagate rose from wedding bouquet

Grow rose bush from wedding bouquet– or use any roses you get from the florist

by Connie Oswald Stofko A reader came across the story we did awhile back on starting plants from cuttings and left a question in the comments section. “How do I root roses from the florist?” asked Tina Strength. “How do I start them rooting and growing?” This question intrigued me. It never even occurred to me that you might be able to grow a plant from a rose you get in a bouquet from the florist. I turned to David…...

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Oct 15, 2013

Chrysanthemum Show starts Saturday and runs through Nov. 10 at Buffalo Botanical Gardens

It’s been happening every year for more than a century, and yet the Chrysanthemum Show at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens stays fresh and new. See what’s in store this year when the show kicks off Saturday, Oct. 19 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Prices are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (ages 55…...

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Oct 15, 2013

Forest Lawn & Re-Tree WNY seek volunteers to plant trees

Forest Lawn & Re-Tree WNY seek volunteers to plant trees from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2 at Forest Lawn, 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. No experience is necessary; a brief training session will take place each day. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. During this event, about 300 bare root deciduous hardwood trees will be planted throughout Forest Lawn as part of Forest Lawn’s ongoing efforts to “return the forest…...

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Oct 15, 2013

Free class at Lockwood’s covers what you should do in garden in October

Don’t prune in autumn. That’s one of the important bits of advice gardening expert Sally Cunningham will share during a free class on “Yard and Garden Care in October (for a Better Spring!)” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 12, at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. While the class is free, seating is limited, so please call 649-4684 to make a reservation. Whether you maintain a yard or grow vegetables and flowers, the jobs you do now will make a…...

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Oct 8, 2013

Orchid Show set for Saturday & Sunday at Botanical Gardens

In conjunction with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society, the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will host the fall Orchid Show Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.and Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Whether orchids are your passion or simply just a hobby, the Orchid Show offers beautiful and award-winning displays. Get your orchid questions answered. Specialty vendors will also offer a plant sale including merchandise…

Oct 7, 2013

Heirloom vegetables connect us with previous generations; learn more at fair

by Connie Oswald Stofko Starting in 1910, Jim Tammaro’s great-grandmother grew lovely flowers, a dianthus called ‘maiden pinks’, in the garden of her Rochester home. In 1960, his aunt took some of the plants to her home. In the 1980s, when his aunt died at the age of 93, the plants were turned over to Tammaro. Now Tammaro carries on the legacy, growing the maiden pinks outside the front door of his Williamsville home. Growing these plants that have a…

Oct 1, 2013

See new landscape design at Richardson Olmsted Complex in Buffalo during free event

What would Olmsted do now? That’s the question designers attempted to answer as they created a new landscape for the Richardson Olmsted Complex, a National Historic Landmark. The designers wanted to remain true to the original intent of acclaimed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted while addressing concerns of the 21st century. You can see the new landscape during an event for the public called South Lawn Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the complex, 400…

Sep 24, 2013

Bring fish in for winter or leave in pond? Arbordale offers tips

In Western New York, should you bring your fish inside for the winter or leave them in your pond? That’s one of the questions Jeff Salmon, president of Arbordale Nurseries & Landscaping, will discuss during presentations on closing your pond for the winter. A free class will be held at Arbodale, 480 Dodge Rd., Getzville. The class is about 45 minutes long and will cover what to do with pond equipment, fish care, cleaning, plant care and more. It is…...

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Sep 17, 2013

Horticultural classes start Sept. 28

Horticulturist David Clark will present two series of horticultural classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Designed for beginners that would like to know more than garden basics, Horticulture Certificate Classes I & II are a great way to enhance gardeners’ skills and confidence. Clark is a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. Participants can enroll in a full series for a certificate or take individual…...

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Sep 17, 2013