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people beginning to use a biochar kiln in Eden NY

Learn how to produce biochar in workshop at Henry’s Gardens

Burning for Biochar, a hands-on workshop on making biochar, will be held Saturday, April 27 at Henry’s Gardens, 7884 Sisson Hwy., Eden. Discover the benefits biochar can bring to your garden with John Maher, a founding member of the BioChar Coalition. Maher has degrees in both chemistry and biology, and has been producing biochar for over 10 years. Biochar has a number of benefits for your garden, from increasing microbial activity to increasing cation exchange capacity to help the soil…....

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Apr 23, 2024

Kanzan cherry tree in Japanese Garden in Buffalo NY

Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival: It’s flowers & more

by Connie Oswald Stofko Cherry trees are already flowering in the Japanese Garden in Delaware Park. Will there still be cherry blossoms to enjoy during the 11th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival next week? “I feel 100 percent confident that we will have cherry trees in bloom for the festival,” said Paula Hinz, co-founder of the Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28 inside the…...

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Apr 16, 2024

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Garden Symposium set on May 4 in Jamestown

“Unicorn” plants for changing gardens and ecofriendly rain gardens are among the topics to be presented at the 2024 Garden Symposium to be held by Master Gardener Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County. The symposium will take place from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Jamestown Community College, Carnahan Jackson Building, 241 James St., Jamestown. Here is the list of speakers and topics: Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow garden enthusiasts. Admission is $30 for the public or $20 for Master Gardeners from any county. Lunch will be available for an additional $11. Get tickets here. For more information, email chautauquamg@cornell.edu…...

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Apr 16, 2024

Several garden walks are signing up gardeners to share their landscapes

Gardeners can sign up now to share their landscapes on garden walks in several areas. See details below. Reminder: If you are organizing a garden walk or other event, please email the information to me at Connie@BuffaloNiagaraGardening.com. Amherst Garden Walk combines with Williamsville There may be more gardens to see this year on the Amherst Garden Walk now that it will encompass the Village of Williamsville as well. (The organizers of the Village of Williamsville Garden Walk stepped down and…...

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Apr 9, 2024

‘Now We’re Gardening LIVE’ is new WNED show; get discounted tickets

a Join WNED PBS live in the studio audience for the premiere of their new gardening program, Now We’re Gardening LIVE! The format is similar to the popular “Now We’re Cooking LIVE” shows. While WNED has done other original gardening series such as Garden Wisdom for WNY and Southern Ontario, this is the first time the station has done a gardening show with a live studio audience. Readers of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com can get a discount on tickets for the live show. See…...

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Mar 26, 2024

spring exhibit of flowers at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Where it really feels like spring: Botanical Gardens

Enjoy the brilliant blooms—as well as the warm air!— at the Spring Flower Exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. With more than 30,000 blooming bulbs, the smell of the flowers will hit you the second the doors open. The colors are more vibrant than ever before with the help of some pleasant plant surprises such as hibiscus and orchids. Also featured is a unique art installation, Chromatic Organics. These metal sculptures, twisted and…...

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Mar 19, 2024

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Color is the theme for Plantasia 2024

by Connie Oswald Stofko It feels a bit like spring outside, but what’s still missing in our gardens is the color. You can make up for that by visiting Plantasia, Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show. Walk through full-scale gardens, get ideas for water features and other hardscapes, buy plants and other items for your garden, attend great seminars and take the kids for fun activities at the Children’s Garden during this event presented by PLANT WNY. Get ticket…...

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Mar 12, 2024

houseplants at Mischler's in Williamsville NY

‘Blind Date’ at Mischler’s helps you find a houseplant you love

by Connie Oswald Stofko Have you ever fallen in love with a houseplant, only to discover it’s not for you? Find a compatible houseplant in “Blind Date,” one of the activities during Houseplant & Succulent Weekend at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 8 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9. In “Blind Date,” houseplants will be set up at stations around…...

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Mar 5, 2024

Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale in Buffalo NY

Venders sought for Garden Art sale; deadline is March 25

Artisans and vendors are sought for the 13th annual Gardens Buffalo Niagara Garden Art Sale to be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30 at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The event welcomes diverse mediums including sculptures, planters, metalwork, fountains, wind sculptures, vintage signs, ceramics, woodwork, birdhouses, birdbaths and more. “This is an exceptional opportunity for artists and creators to connect with our…...

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Feb 20, 2024

Our prize drawing for subscribers is back & bigger than ever!

by Connie Oswald Stofko If you are subscribed to Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, you are already entered into our prize drawing—and this year the prize packages are worth about $525 each! There will be three winners, and each winner will receive the entire prize package! The three winners will be selected at random from our list of subscribers. If you haven’t subscribed yet, do it now. It’s free to subscribe! And once you have subscribed, not only will you be entered into this great prize drawing,…...

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Feb 20, 2024