Gardening Events in Buffalo, NY area for 2012
Now through Monday, December 31
See Youngstown Garden Club decorations at Old Fort Niagara
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
See the holiday decorations created by the Youngstown Garden Club at Old Fort Niagara, 4 Scott Avenue, Youngstown. (The fort is closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.) Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children 6 to 12 years old and free for children under 6.
Sunday, December 30
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Family Day, powered by National Grid, will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo.The Poinsettia Show and Garden Railway Exhibit are included at no extra cost. In addition, the first 300 visitors will receive a free ice scraper courtesy of National Grid.
Now through Sunday, December 30
Poinsettia Show at Botanical Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thousands of poinsettias will make spectacular displays at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors & students, $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for Botanical Gardens members and children under age 3.
Now through Sunday, December 30
The Western New York Garden Railway Society will present this exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. There will be two train exhibits: Thomas the Train and a traditional set-up will be a part of the family fun. The exhibit is included in admission.
Saturday, December 22
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KI
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, December 22
Castle by Candlelight at Old Fort Niagara
7 to 8:30 p.m
The Youngstown Garden Club created holiday decorations for Old Fort Niagara, and you can see them by candlelight during the fort’s annual Castle by Candlelight program. Historic characters will regale visitors with tales of Christmas from the 18th and 19th centuries. Demonstrations of 18th and early 19th century trades and period music will be performed. In the Castle’s Boulangerie (bakery), cooks will demonstrate the preparation of a traditional holiday feast, including wild game. The highlight of the evening will be a grand feu de joie (firing of joy), a traditional military ceremony involving running fire by muskets and artillery to mark a special occasion or victory. That will take place at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the Castle by Candlelight are $8 per person, and will be available at the door. Guests can arrive at the Fort Niagara Visitor Center, 4 Scott Avenue, Youngstown, at any time between 7 and 8:30 p.m. and are asked to dress for the weather, wear walking footwear, and bring a flashlight. Additional admissions stations will speed your entry this year.
Sunday, December 23
Make a Christmas centerpiece at Lockwood’s
1 p.m.
Make a Christmas centerpiece under the guidance of Mary Trifunovic at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark St., Hamburg. You will use greens, cones and natural material. The cost is $40. To register, stop in to Lockwood’s, call 649-4684, or go to the Lockwood’s website.
Thursday, December 20
Make a fresh holiday arrangement at Botanical Gardens
6:15 p.m.
Design a beautiful arrangement just in time for weekend guests and your holiday table in this Make-it, Take-it Workshop at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The cost is $30 for Botanical Gardens members and $35 for nonmembers. Bring hand clippers, a pair of scissors and a large box to transport your masterpiece. Go to the Botanical Gardens website for more information or call 827-1584, ext. 291.
Thursday, December 13
Saturday, December 15, 22
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KI
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, December 15
Saturday, December 15
Castle by Candlelight at Old Fort Niagara
7 to 8:30 p.m
The Youngstown Garden Club created holiday decorations for Old Fort Niagara, and you can see them by candlelight during the fort’s annual Castle by Candlelight program. Historic characters will regale visitors with tales of Christmas from the 18th and 19th centuries. Demonstrations of 18th and early 19th century trades and period music will be performed. In the Castle’s Boulangerie (bakery), cooks will demonstrate the preparation of a traditional holiday feast, including wild game. The highlight of the evening will be a grand feu de joie (firing of joy), a traditional military ceremony involving running fire by muskets and artillery to mark a special occasion or victory. That will take place at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the Castle by Candlelight are $8 per person, and will be available at the door. Guests can arrive at the Fort Niagara Visitor Center, 4 Scott Avenue, Youngstown, at any time between 7 and 8:30 p.m. and are asked to dress for the weather, wear walking footwear, and bring a flashlight. Additional admissions stations will speed your entry this year. The event will be held again on December 22.
Wednesday, December 12
Sunday, December 9
Saturday, December 8
Western New York Bonsai Club meeting
6 p.m.
Saturday, December 8
Join Nellie Gardner, horticulturist at the Darwin Martin House, as she guides you through a wreath-making workshop at the Martin House, 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo. You will design and craft a holiday wreath using simple methods and natural materials gathered from Gardner’s Flower Fields farm. Using yew, boxwood, cedar, rosehips, brilliant red chili peppers, celosia, amaranth and other dried flowers, seed pods and cones, make a beautiful 18-inch wreath that will last all winter. All materials are provided. Bring your favorite clippers. The cost is $44 for members of the Martin House and $54 for nonmembers. For reservations, call 856-3858 or go to the Martin House website.
Saturday, December 8
Santa’s Workshop at Botanical Gardens
11 .m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, December 6
Noon
Wednesday, December 5
Amherst Garden Club holiday luncheon
Doors open 11 a.m.
Wednesday, December 5
Jasmine & Jade Holiday Brunch at Romanello’s
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will hold its annual holiday party at at Romanello’s South, 5793 South Park Avenue, Hamburg. Spend an afternoon with friends, enjoy a delicious brunch, participate in an outstanding basket raffle, go home with a free gift and shop for some holiday gifts. The cost is $25 for Botanical Garden members and $28 for nonmembers. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call (716) 827.1584 ext. 204.
Wednesday, December 5
WNY Carnivorous Plant Club: holiday party
8 p.m.
The WNY Carnivorous Plant Club will meet at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The group will tour the Botanical Gardens and hold a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish or dessert to pass. Bring your project plants and/or any seeds and seedlings you would like to donate.
Saturday, December 1
Design a Welcoming Entryway workshop at Lockwood’s
10 a.m.
Learn how to design a welcoming entryway in this workshop at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. Designers Mary Gurtler and Samantha Platt will give you nature-inspired ideas for your doorway using wreaths, swags and container arrangements. The cost is $10. To register, stop in to Lockwood’s, call 649-4684, or go to Lockwood’s website.
Saturday, December 1
Make a Gift workshops at Lockwood’s
11:30 a.m. and Noon
Make a seasonal gift using fresh and faux materials in these workshops at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. In the 11:30 a.m. workshop, make a candle ring, and at noon, make a door handle basket. The cost for each workshop is $20, or both for $35. To register, stop in to Lockwood’s, call 649-4684, or go to Lockwood’s website.
Saturday, December 1
Make a Decorated Boxwood Tree at Botanical Gardens
9 to 11 a.m.
Get into the holiday spirit as you design your own unique boxwood tree in this Make-it, Take-it Workshop at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Bring hand clippers and a large box to transport your masterpiece. The cost is $25 for Botanical Gardens members and $30 for nonmembers. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call (716) 827-1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, December 1
Make a fresh conifer wreath at the Botanical Gardens
Noon to 2 p.m.
Add a fresh new look to your home this holiday by making a beautiful, fragrant conifer wreath in this Make-it, Take-it Workshop at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Bring hand clippers and a large box to transport your masterpiece. Latex gloves are provided but if you prefer, bring your own. The approximate size of the wreath is 14 inches. The cost is $25 for Botanical Gardens members and $30 for nonmembers. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call (716) 827-1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, December 1, 15, 22
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KI
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Sunday, December 2
Decorate your Mantel or Sideboard workshop at Lockwood’s
1 p.m.
Learn how to decorate your mantel or sideboard with style in this workshop at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. David Clark, floral design professional, will show you how to create eye-catching holiday tablescapes. The cost is $10. To register, stop in to Lockwood’s, call 649-4684, or go to Lockwood’s website.
Monday, December 3
Deadline to register for hands-on seminar on making a fresh table-top tree
See details at December 13 listing.
Monday, December 3
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WG
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Wednesday, November 28
Amherst Garden Club: “Gardening in the Shade” and “Invasive Plants”
9:30 a.m.
The Amherst Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6540 Main Street, Williamsville. A business meeting will take place at 10 a.m. followed by a horticulture presentation by member,Linda Zeder. The topics will be “Gardening in the Shade” and “Invasive Plants.” Members will then make table centerpieces and package home-baked cookies in preparation for the club’s annual holiday luncheon taking place on Wednesday, December 5 at Bookfield Country Club.
Wednesday, November 28
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DE
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Sunday, November 25
For kids: Pine cone holiday craft
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids aged 4-10 will have a wonderful time as they dabble in a new activity each month with help from docents at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activity for this day is a pine cone holiday craft. The activities are included in the price of admission. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Monday, November 26, December 3
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WG
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Saturday, November 24
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KH
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Friday, November 23 to Sunday, December 30
Poinsettia Show at Botanical Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thousands of poinsettias will make spectacular displays at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors & students, $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for Botanical Gardens members and children under age 3.
Friday, November 23 to Sunday, December 30
The Western New York Garden Railway Society will present this exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. There will be two train exhibits: Thomas the Train and a traditional set-up will be a part of the family fun. The exhibit is included in admission.
Friday, November 23 to Sunday, January 13
Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at Botanical Gardens: Saints Peter and Paul School
Artworks of sixth- and seventh-graders from Saints Peter and Paul School in Williamsville will be showcased in the Arcangel Gallery at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The exhibit is included in the price of admission.
Wednesday, November 21, 28
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DE
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Monday, November 19
Make-it, Take-it Workshop: Fresh Thanksgiving Arrangement
6:15 p.m.
Make a fresh Thanksgiving arrangement at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. The cost is $30 for Botanical Gardens members and $35 for nonmembers. Bring hand clippers, a pair of scissors and a large box to transport your masterpiece. Go to the Botanical Gardens website for more information or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Monday, November 19
Smallwood Garden Club: Hosta author
7 p.m.
Smallwood Garden Club will meet in the cafeteria of Forest Elementary School, 250 N. Forest Road,
Williamsville. Kathy Shadrack, co-author of The Book of Little Hostas, will give a presentation called “Shady Characters” about those lesser used plants that thrive in shady garden spots. Guests are welcome.
Monday, November 19, 26, December 3
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WG
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Now through Sunday, November 18
Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at Botanical Gardens: Autistic Services
“Selected Works, Past and Present“ will be the exhibit presented by Autistic Services in the Arcangel Gallery in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The show is included with admission. The Arts Work Program at Autistic Services celebrates its 10th anniversary. Its mission is to give people with autism the opportunity to become involved in the visual and performing arts. Communication is one of the main challenges participants face; visual art provides them with an alternative means of expression. Since the program began, Autistic Services has mounted more than 50 art exhibitions throughout Western New York and its artists have reached milestones such as solo exhibitions, community recognition, and awards.
Sunday, November 18
Deadline to register for Amherst Garden Club’s holiday luncheon
See details at December 5 listing.
Sunday, November 18
Make a Thanksgiving centerpiece at Lockwood’s
1 p.m.
Make a Thanksgiving centerpiece using real flowers with the help of professional florist Mary Trifunovic in this workshop at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. The cost is $40. To register, stop in to Lockwood’s, call 649-4684, or go to Lockwood’s website.
Saturday, November 17
Christmas Open House at Lockwood’s
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Welcome the Christmas season at the open house at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, home-baked desserts, spiced cider, music, prizes and a preview of holiday gifts and decor.
Saturday, November 17
Horticulture II Certificate Series: Advanced Propagation
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program follows the Certificate I program. It is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Saturday, November 17, 24
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KH
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Wednesday, November 14
Youngstown Garden Club : Bonsai
7 p.m.
The Youngstown Garden Club will meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church Street, Youngstown. Alayne Werner, a past-president of the Buffalo Bonsai Society, will demonstrate the art of bonsai. The public is welcome to attend.
Wednesday, November 14, 21, 28
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DE
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Wednesday, November 14
Lancaster Garden Club: Floral design with David Clark
7 p.m.
The Lancaster Garden Club will hold an open meeting at The Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway, Lancaster, New York. Doors will open at 7 p.m. There will be a Chinese auction of theme baskets. Refreshments, appetizers and desserts will be served. David Clark, award-winning floral artist and horticulture instructor at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, will be entertaining the audience with creative floral arrangements for fall, winter and the holidays. Tickets are $6 and will be available at the door. For more information, call 684-8199.
Tuesday, November 13
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society: Talk on use of fire as conservation tool
Tuesday, November 13
10 a.m.
The Kenmore Garden Club will meet at the Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd, Kenmore. In a presentation called “Let’s Party,” Terry Skura will create three holiday table designs to be raffled during lunch.
Now through Sunday, November 11
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Chrysanthemum Show is celebrating more than 105 years at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Enjoy all the colors of the fall season with many different varieties of mums. The cost is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors & students, $5 for children ages 3-12, free for members and children under 3.
Sunday, November 11
1:30 p.m.
The WNY Hosta Society will meet in the East Aurora Senior Center at the corner of Oakwood & King, East Aurora. The guest speaker will be Oscar Cross of Hilltop Farms in Missouri who will discuss “Perennials to accompany your hostas in the garden.” In addition there will be a slide show featuring members’ gardens. All garden enthusiast are welcome!
Saturday, November 10
Western New York Bonsai Club meeting
6 p.m.
Saturday, November 10
Flower show by East Aurora Garden Club
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The East Aurora Garden Club will hold a standard flower show with themes of “Everything Aurora” and “Holiday How-to” at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 East Main, East Aurora.
Saturday, November 10, 17, 24
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KH
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, November 10
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series: Basic Propagation
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Friday, November 9
South Town Garden Club: Small table decoration
9:30 a.m.
South Town Garden Club will meet at the Burchfield Nature Center, 2001 Union Rd. at Clinton St., West Seneca. They will be making a small table decoration. New members are welcome. For more information, contact okon9@verizon.net.
Thursday, November 8
Wednesday, November 7
WNY Carnivorous Plant Club meeting: Get carnivorous plants ready for winter
6:30 p.m.
The WNY Carnivorous Plant Club will meet at Menne Nursery, 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Please park in the back lot. Now that the temperatures have cooled down, it’s time to get your carnivorous plants ready for the winter. When do I bring my plants indoors? Which carnivorous plants go dormant? How do I maintain health all year round? These questions will be discussed in the main presentation. Bring any seeds you would like to share. There will be an open discussion; bring plants or general questions. Other topics will be carnivorous plants in the news and the club’s Christmas party. Please RSVP to wnycpclub@aol.com or on their Facebook page.
Wednesday, November 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DE
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Monday, November 5, 19, 26, December 3
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WG
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Monday, November 5
Bowmansville Garden Club: Workshop with David Clark
7 p.m.
The Bowmansville Garden Club will hold a workshop at the Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main St , Bowmansville. David Clark, horticulturist, will demonstrate how to make a Kissing Ball for the Christmas holidays.
Sunday, November 4
Thursday, November 1
Orchard Park Garden Club: Make arrangements for holiday season
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 31
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DD
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28
Pumpkin celebration at Lancaster Market
A pumpkin celebration will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Sunday, October 28
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids aged 4-10 will have a wonderful time as they dabble in a new activity each month with help from docents at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activity for this day is pumpkin crafts. The activities are included in the price of admission. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Monday, October 29
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WF
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Saturday, October 27
Horticulture II Certificate Series: Soil Science
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program follows the Certificate I program. It is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Thursday, October 25
Canning workshop at University Heights Tool Library
7 p.m.
Learn how to can the food you grow (or buy) during a workshop at the University Heights Tool Library, 5 W. Northrup Place, Buffalo.
Thursday, October 25
Make pumpkin flower arrangement
6:30 pm
Make a pumpkin flower arrangement in this hands-on seminar at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer Roads), Wheatfield. With Halloween just around the corner, bring home a fresh pumpkin filled with dried and fresh flowers. The seminar provides complete step-by-step instructions and materials. No experience is necessary! Bring your friends to a stress-free evening.The cost is $25. The deadline for registration and payment is October 16. Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards in addition to checks are now accepted. Respond to Bob Bracikowski at 504-2617, extension 244. Sales, classes and events support progressive programs for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a full-service horticulture therapy, retail and vocational training program. Hands-on seminars are scheduled through December. For a brochure, call JoAnn at 297-6400 or email info@opportunitiesunlimited.org.
Wednesday, October 24
Amherst Garden Club: “Christmas Naturally”
9:30 a.m.
The Amherst Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6540 Main Street, Williamsville. A business meeting will take place at 10 a.m. followed by the program at 11:15 a.m. The presentation will be “Christmas Naturally” by Dorothy Julius from “Along Garden’s Path” in Lancaster. Guests and newcomers welcome.
Wednesday, October 24, 31
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DD
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Monday, October 22, 29
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WF
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Saturday, October 20
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series: Basic Botany and Plant Environment
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This program is held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. It is for serious gardeners as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken. It will be taught by David Clark, horticulturist, who has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. The cost for the series is $105 for Botanical Gardens members and $130 for nonmembers. The cost per class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21
Pumpkin carving contest at Lancaster Market
A pumpkin carving contest will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Saturday, October 20 to Sunday, November 11
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Chrysanthemum Show is celebrating more than 105 years at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Enjoy all the colors of the fall season with many different varieties of mums. The cost is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors & students, $5 for children ages 3-12, free for members and children under 3.
Saturday, October 20
Spuria irises will be the topic of a presentation when the Western New York Iris Society hosts the annual meeting of the affiliated clubs of the American Iris Society Region 2. Jim Hedgecock, a renowned hybridizer and president of the Spuria Iris Society, will speak following a luncheon at noon Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main Street, Snyder. The price for the luncheon and presentation is $25. For reservations and more information, contact Judy Tucholski-Zon, Western New York Iris Society president, at 836-2573.
Thursday through Sunday, October 18-21
Many exciting and informational events including lectures, book discussions, and a special dinner highlighting locally grown and produced food will be part of the Roycroft Conference to be held on the Roycroft Campus in East Aurora. Get details here.
Wednesday, October 17, 24, 31
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DD
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Tuesday, October 16
Deadline to register for hands-on seminar on making a pumpkin flower arrangement
See details at October 25 listing.
Tuesday,October 16
Make-it, Take-it Workshop: Spectacular Succulent Wreath
6:15 p.m.
Create a living wreath of desert plants to grace your home for years to come during this workshop at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Bring hand clippers, a pair of scissors and a large box to transport your masterpiece. Approximate size: 12-16” in diameter. The cost is $35 for Botanical Gardens members and $40 for nonmembers.
Tuesday, October 16
Putting Your Garden to Bed workshop
5 p.m.
Grassroots Gardens will hold a workshop on “Putting your Garden to Bed.” Caesandra Seawell will be teaching this timely class on preparing your garden for winter. Expect a hands-on, outdoor experience! The class will be held in the Pelion Garden, 206 Best St., Buffalo. All workshops are free and open to the community. RSVP Required. RSVP to Grassroots Gardens by calling 716-783-9653 or emailing ggbprograms@gmail.com
Monday, October 15
Cheektowaga Garden Club: Garden Revolution- Call to Trowels
6:45 p.m.
The Cheektowaga Garden Club will meet in the Cleveland Hill High School cafeteria, 105 Mapleview Dr., Cheektowaga. “Garden Revolution- Call to Trowels” will be presented by Albert Gilewicz. Guests are welcome. A business meeting will follow.
Monday, October 15
Smallwood Garden Club: How To Put Your Garden to Bed
7 p.m.
The Smallwood Garden Club will meet in the cafeteria of North Forest Elementary School, 250 No. Forest Road, Williamsville. Julie McIndoo from McIndoo Farms Arts and Flowers will give a presentation on ”How To Put Your Garden to Bed.” Guests are very welcome.
Monday, October 15, 22, 29
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WF
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14
Pumpkin bowling contest at Lancaster Market
A pumpkin bowling contest will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Saturday, October 13 through Sunday, November 18
Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at Botanical Gardens: Autistic Services
“Selected Works, Past and Present“ will be the exhibit presented by Autistic Services in the Arcangel Gallery in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The show is included with admission. The Arts Work Program at Autistic Services celebrates its 10th anniversary. Its mission is to give people with autism the opportunity to become involved in the visual and performing arts. Communication is one of the main challenges participants face; visual art provides them with an alternative means of expression. Since the program began, Autistic Services has mounted more than 50 art exhibitions throughout Western New York and its artists have reached milestones such as solo exhibitions, community recognition, and awards.
Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14
Saturday, October 13
Medicinal Garden Feature: Breast Cancer Awareness & Flu Prevention Month
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Breast Cancer Awareness & Flu Prevention Month will be the topics of the Medicinal Garden feature at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The show is included with admission. Activities include educational displays about the possible role of botanicals in preventing the seasonal flu, and also the use of plants in treating and researching cancer. Western New York affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will be on hand to answer questions and provide informational materials. Rite Aid Pharmacists will also be available to give flu shots to attendees 18 or older. Please bring your health insurance card and your driver’s license. Shot supplies are limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the Abbott Road Rite Aid with questions about the flu shots and/or insurance coverage at 827-9268. The Medicinal Garden is made possible by the generous support of D’Youville College School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health.
Saturday, October 13
Pruning & Shaping the Landscape
11 a.m.
A presentation on “Pruning and Shaping the Landscape” will be held at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville. Learn how and when to prune, tool selection, the difference between pruning and shaping, and long term plant health. Also hear about gas powered hedge trimmers and why you shouldn’t use them. The class is free with pre-registration. To register, email info@arbordale.com or call 688-9125.
Saturday, October 13
Western New York Bonsai Club meeting
6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10
Lancaster Garden Club hands-on workshop with David Clark
7 p.m.
The Lancaster Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Hall, 55 Pleasant Avenue, Lancaster. David Clark conduct a hands on workshop where members will make a fall arrangement.
Wednesday, October 10
Youngstown Garden Club: Fall cleanup, chili supper & demonstration
5 p.m.
Members and guests of the Youngstown Garden Club will meet at the Youngstown Village Center, 240 Lockport Street, Youngstown for fall cleanup of the Youngstown civic beds. A chili supper, meeting and a workshop demonstrating how to make an herbal tussy mussy will take place following the clean up at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church Street, Youngstown. Guests are always welcome.
Wednesday, October 10, 17, 24, 31
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DD8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Tuesday, October 9
10 a.m.
The Kenmore Garden Club will meet at the Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd, Kenmore. John Percy, town historian, will give a slide presentation of historical places in our area that are no longer here in a talk called “The Way We Were.”
Sunday, October 7
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Succulent Show at Botanical Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A visitor favorite, the annual Succulent Show will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. This show will feature many different types of cacti and succulents displayed in unique ways. Some will be common landscape succulents used in rock gardens such as sedums and sempervivums (hens and chicks). The staff will also showcase many unusual plants such as the Split-Rock plant native to Africa. There will be many different types of succulents such as echeverias, aeoniums and euphorbias on display. New designs this year will include some whimsical surprises! Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (55+) & students (13+ with ID), $5 for children ages 3-12 and free for members and children under 3. The show is sponsored by John & Carol Kociela.
Now through Sunday, October 7
Glenn Kroetsch– Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at the Botanical Gardens
Glenn Kroetsch will exhibit his art in a show called “Visual Parables” in the Arcangel Gallery in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The show is included with admission. Kroetsch writes: “The subject matter for my paintings & colorized digital photos comes from my love of scripture & nature. I make frequent retreats to the Botanical Gardens & other WNY nature sites to find endless inspiration. I create abstractions from plant forms, with the integration of light, color and texture to express my spiritual journey.”
Sunday, October 7
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Don’t forget to don your Victorian bonnet for this event at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. There will be a light lunch, tasty tea and an entertaining presentation. Unique teapots will be available for your shopping pleasure. Registration is required. The cost is $20 for Botanical Gardens members and $24 for nonmembers. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7
Fall Festival featuring the Agricultural Fair at Genesee Country Village and Museum
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A fall festival will be held at the Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford. It’s an authentic, 19th-century country fair with something for everyone. There are exhibitions in more than 150 categories of judged baked goods, preserves, hand-made needlecrafts and the industrial arts—including tin, iron and wooden wares; pottery; cooperage (barrel making); printing, and broom and soap making. Youth compete in 60 different aged categories, from penmanship and pottery to photography and pumpkin pie. The popular produce tent features specialty vendors offering cheeses, baked goods, maple products, spices, honey, cider, fresh vegetables and other specialty items.
Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7
Apple sauce demonstration at Lancaster Market
An apple sauce demonstration will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Saturday, October 6
11 a.m.
Learn how to prepare your pond for the winter in this class at at Arbodale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY. In 45 minutes you’ll learn what to do with pond equipment, fish care, cleaning and plant care , and a few old wives’ tales will be bashed. Classes are free with pre-registration. To register, email info@arbordale.com or call 688-9125.
Things Gardeners Should Know But Don’t
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
WBEN’s gardening guru Ken Brown will discuss soil quality, disease resistant plants, garden nutrients and more in his talk at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The cost is $8 for Botanical Gardens members, $10 for nonmembers, and $5 for students. (This is included as a Bonus Class in Horticulture I.) For more information, go the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291. The event is sponsored by the Botanical Gardens and Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County.
Saturday, October 6
Approaching Garden Design workshop
10 a.m.
Beaufort Willbern will be teaching approaches to basic garden design, centered around creating spaces that encourage and enhance community building. This class has limited seating. Participants MUST RSVP. The class will be held in the Grassroots Gardens office, 2495 Main St, Suite 408, Buffalo. All workshops are free and open to the community. RSVP Required. RSVP to Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or ggbprograms@gmail.com. See more workshops here.
Thursday, October 4
Orchard Park Garden Club: Auction
10:30 a.m.
The Orchard Park Garden Club will meet at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. The program will be a Gardening & Designing “Treasurers” Auction, with Janet Schram, auctioneer. A business meeting will follow, after which lunch will be served.
Wednesday, October 3
Creating Healthy Soil workshop
6:30 pm
Katy Brown of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeepers will be leading a workshop discussing soil fertility, testing and modifying soil pH, and using natural fertilizers. This workshop will be hands on. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! It will be held in the Grassroots Gardens office, 2495 Main St, Suite 408, Buffalo. All workshops are free and open to the community. RSVP Required. RSVP to Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or ggbprograms@gmail.com. See more workshops here.
Wednesday, October 3
WNY Carnivorous Plant Club meeting
6:30 p.m.
The WNY Carnivorous Plant Club will meet at Menne Nursery, 3100 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst. Club Member Matthew Candeias will lead a presentation and discussion about a fossil discovery of a pitcher plant from the Cretaceous period. The group will discuss the implications of this discovery for plant evolutionary history. Please RSVP on Facebook or to wnycpclub@aol.com.
Wednesday, October 3
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DC
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Monday, October 1, 15, 22, 29
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WF
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Sunday, September 30
Sunday, September 30
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30
Blood drive at Lancaster Market
A blood drive will be held by Upstate New York Transplant Services at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Saturday, September 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Saturday, September 29, October 6, November 3
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KF
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Friday, September 28
6:30pm
“Honoring Harmony in Nature” will be the theme of this year’s Gala at the Gardens at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Join Robert and Mary Ann Kresse along with co-chairs Michael and Alex Montante. This year’s Gala at the Gardens will feature a cocktail reception with silent and basket auctions followed by a sit-down dinner. Special thanks to this year’s major sponsors, including Uniland Development and Eric Mower Associates. Individual tickets are $150.
Now through September 30
Sale on perennial grasses at Lockwood’s
All perennial grasses will be 20 percent off for the remainder of September at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. They have a wide variety to choose from. It’s not too late to plant perennials!
Now through September 30
Coupons for roses, perennials at Murray Bros.
Print out this online coupon to get specials at Murray Bros. Nurseries, 4735 Transit Road at the corner of 20A, Orchard Park. Buy one rose, get one free. Buy one perennial, get one free (excludes hostas). The specials are good through Sept. 30.
Thursday, September 27
Make-it, Take-it Workshop: Autumn Angel Vine Hydrangea Wreath
6:15 p.m.
Fashion a dried door wreath to welcome your guests this fall at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Bring hand clippers, a pair of scissors and of course, a large box to transport your masterpiece. Approximate size: 12-16 inches in diameter. The price is $35 for Botanical Gardens members and $40 for nonmembers. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call 716.827.1584, ext. 291.
Wednesday, September 26
Weekday Trolley Tour: Preserving Our Landscape
2 to 3 p.m.
Join Matt Quirey, Forest Lawn Horticultural Manager, for a one-hour trolley tour of Forest Lawn as he talks about its Landscape Renewal Plan, which will return the “forest” to Forest Lawn. Along the way, Matt will point out the many varieties of trees and bushes that grace the landscape, including seven Bald Cypress trees transplanted to Forest Lawn after the Pan American Exposition in 1901. Tickets are $15. Space is limited; reservations are recommended. Please call the office at 716.885.1600 to reserve your seat. Forest Lawn is located at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
Wednesday, September 26, October 3
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DC
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Wednesday, September 26
Learn about winter indoor composting options from local expert Nicole Dionne in this workshop sponsored by Grassroots Gardens to be held at the Grassroots Gardens office, Suite 408, 2495 Main St., .Buffalo. Dionne will discuss Bokashi composting, vermicomposting, and other options while demonstrating how to build a worm box out of inexpensive and found materials. All workshops are free and open to the community. RSVP Required. RSVP to Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or ggbprograms@gmail.com. See more workshops here.
Wednesday, September 26
Amherst Garden Club: photo contest
9:30 a.m.
The Amherst Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6540 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. A business meeting will take place at 10 a.m. followed by the program at 11:15 a.m. This will be Amherst Garden Club’s first annual photo contest. Members will bring pictures of their summer garden to the meeting. Club members will be the judges. The horticulture presentation will be “Garden Basics and Container Upkeep” by Linda Zeder. Guests and newcomers welcome.
Tuesday, September 25
Growing and Preserving Herbs Workshop
6 p.m.
A Growing and Preserving Herbs Workshop will be held by Grassroots Gardens at the Art Space Community Garden, 1070 Ellicot St., Buffalo. Colleen Morrissey of Mischler’s Greenhouse will be discussing best practices for harvesting and preserving your herbs as well as extending their life indoors over the winter. This is the new date for the workshop, which was previously rained out. All workshops are free and open to the community. RSVP Required. RSVP to Grassroots Gardens at 716-783-9653 or ggbprograms@gmail.com. See more workshops here.
Tuesday, September 25
6 p.m.
Learn how to prepare your pond for the winter in this class at at Arbodale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY. In 45 minutes you’ll learn what to do with pond equipment, fish care, cleaning and plant care , and a few old wives’ tales will be bashed. Classes are free with pre-registration. To register, email info@arbordale.com or call 688-9125.
Monday, September 24
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WE
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Sunday, September 23
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Sunday, September 23
For kids: Seed Gathering Activity
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids aged 4-10 will have a wonderful time as they dabble in a new activity each month with help from docents at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The activity for this day is seed gathering. The activities are included in the price of admission. For more information, go to the Botanical Gardens’ website or call (716) 827-1584, ext. 291.
Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23
Trade show at Lancaster Market
A trade show will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Saturday, September 22
Two classes will take place at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. There will be a hydrangea wreath-making class with Mary Trifunovic at 10 a.m. and Growing Hydrangeas talk at 11 a.m. by Joan Mariea. Fee is $10. Please pre-register so they can plan materials and seating.
Saturday, September 22
Pruning & Shaping the Landscape
11 a.m.
A presentation on “Pruning and Shaping the Landscape” will be held at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville. Learn how and when to prune, tool selection, the difference between pruning and shaping, and long term plant health. Also hear about gas powered hedge trimmers and why you shouldn’t use them. The class is free with pre-registration. To register, email info@arbordale.com or call 688-9125.
Friday and Saturday, September and 21 and 22
Fall plant sale at Botanical Gardens
Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The annual fall plant sale will be held in the new administration building at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The sale will include perennials, flowering shrubs, bulbs and more. See the list of plants.
Friday, September 21
Buffalo Garden Symposium at UB
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Panelists will discuss topics centering around gardening in Buffalo during the Buffalo Garden Symposium to be held in the Harriman Hall ballroom on the University at Buffalo South Campus, Main Street and Baily Avenue, Buffalo. Topics include garden tourism, indigenous “green gardening,” beautifying the yard and reclaiming the area’s historic landscapes. See the full program with the speakers and topics. The event will include refreshments and lunch, but space is limited so an RSVP is required to Audrey Kubiniak at adjones@buffalo.edu by September 17. The event is sponsored by UB’s Gender Institute in anticipation of October’s “Engendering Gardens,” its extensive 2012 Gender Week program.
Wednesday, September 19, 26, October 3
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DC
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Wednesday, September 19
Ellen Biddle Shipman Lecture by Judith Tankard
7 p.m.
Judith Tankard will spead on Ellen Biddle Shipman at the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. The cost is$10 for the public and $5 for members of Graycliff and the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. No RSVP needed; you can just pay at the door. Shipman (1869-19950) was considered the “Dean of American Women Landscape Artists.” She designed public and residential gardens throughout the United States, including additions to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed gardens at our own Graycliff Estate here in Western New York. Other clients included the Fords, Astors and du Ponts.
Wednesday, September 19
Weekday Trolley Tour: Preserving Our Landscape
2 to 3 p.m.
Join Matt Quirey, Forest Lawn Horticultural Manager, for a one-hour trolley tour of Forest Lawn as he talks about its Landscape Renewal Plan, which will return the “forest” to Forest Lawn. Along the way, Matt will point out the many varieties of trees and bushes that grace the landscape, including seven Bald Cypress trees transplanted to Forest Lawn after the Pan American Exposition in 1901. Tickets are $15. Space is limited; reservations are recommended. Please call the office at 716.885.1600 to reserve your seat. Forest Lawn is located at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
Monday, September 17
Deadline to register for Garden Symposium at UB
See details for the event at its listing under September21.
Monday, September 17
Smallwood Garden Club to hear about bonsai
7 p.m.
The Smallwood Garden Club will meet at Forest Elementary School, 250 North Forest Road, Williamsville. This month’s program will be “Introduction to the Art of Bonsai.” It will be presented by Paul
Pearson, who has maintained the bonsai collection at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens for years. Guests are welcome for this presentation.
Monday, September 17, 24
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WE
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Sunday, September 16
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16
Recycle weekend at Lancaster Market
Recycling will be available at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Saturday, September 15
Saturday, September 15 and 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Friday, September 14
9:30 a.m.
Beryl Milstein, a master’s student doing research at D’Youville College, would like to talk to gardeners over age 65 who have participated in community gardens. The discussion will take place in the Westside Community Services conference room, 161 Vermont St., Buffalo, NY 14213. Find more details here. For more information, contact Milstein at BerylMilstein@gmail.com or at 845-781-6051.
Friday, September 14
Landscape tour: Plants, people and design
10:30 a.m.
Join Martin House horticulturist Nellie Gardner and Director of Operations Margaret Stehlik for a stroll through the Martin House estate, 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo. You will see three distinct types of gardens, all with the same theme. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s love of the natural world is expressed in his vision for the gardens, and influenced by owner Isabelle Martin’s desire to bring the beauty of the gardens indoors. See what is planted, what is planned, and the backdrop and structure that prompted the design.Tour is 90 minutes.The cost is $25 for non-members and $20 for members.
Friday, September 14
Deadline to enter contests at Genesee Country Village and Museum
You can enter your heirloom vegetables, cut and dried flowers, herbs and more in the annual exhibition and fair to be held at the Genesee Country Village and Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford. The deadline for entries is Friday, September 14. Anyone can enter. Entrants will receive a one-day free admission to the fall fair. Many of the categories include a 19th-Century as well as a 21st-Century section. In addition to plants and flowers, categories include cooking, preserves, needlework, baskets and photography. There is a youth division in addition to the adult division. See the list of categories and entry form here. The fair will be part of the museum’s fall festival to be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7.
Wednesday, September 12
Lancaster Garden Club meeting: Saving seeds
7 p.m.
The Lancaster Garden Club will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Hall, 55 Pleasant Avenue, Lancaster, New York. Joe Manuel, Master Gardener, will present the program “Saving Seeds and Successfully Germinating Them.” Members will learn how to identify seeds to save and when and how to dry and store them for winter. He will also instruct how to germinate and successfully plant in the spring.
Wednesday, September 12, 19, 26, October 3
Wednesday Morning Adult Drawing Classes at the Botanical Gardens, Series DC
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Adult drawing classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Taught by Joan Saba, this beginner/intermediate drawing class will cover shading techniques, value scale, symmetry, grid method, perspective, positive and negative space and composition. For a list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. The cost for Botanical Gardens members is $54 per series or $15 per class, and for non-members, $60 per series or $16 per class.
Wednesday, September 12
Youngstown Garden Club: Publisher of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com to speak
7 p.m.
The Youngstown Garden Club will meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church Street, Youngstown. Connie Oswald Stofko, publisher of the Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com, the online gardening magazine for Western New York, will present gardening tips and hints. She will also talk about how gardens match a gardener’s personality. The public is welcome to attend. New members may join after attending three meetings.
Wednesday, September 12
Alden Garden Club meeting
7 p.m.
“A Taste of Your Garden” will be held at the Alden Community Center, 13116 Main St., Alden. There will be a short business meeting followed by a sampling of food from members’ gardens. Guests and new members are welcome. For more information, call Jane at 937-7055.
Tuesday, September 11
10 a.m.
The Kenmore Garden Club will meet at the Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd, Kenmore. Lee Pera will speak on using herbs in a talk called “Flavor Your Life.”
Now through Saturday, September 15
Mum sale at Heimiller’s Greenhouses
Nine-inch mums, regularly $5, are buy three get one free through September 15 at Heimiller’s Greenhouses, 3038 Ewings Road, Newfane.
Monday, September 10, 17, 24
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WE
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Monday, September 10
East Aurora Garden Club meeting
Noon
The East Aurora Garden Club will meet in St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Orchard Park. Members will give a demonstration on “Basic Line Design.”
Sunday, September 9
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9
Summer workshop at Linwood Gardens: Plein Air Landscape Painting in Oil
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Let the rich colors of early fall inspire you during this workshop at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. In this weekend workshop you will focus on capturing the essence of the landscape through direct painting outdoors. You will learn how to select a subject, develop a composition, and apply a basic oil technique to complete a painting in a short amount of time. Saturday morning will begin with a painting demonstration, which will cover paint application, color mixing and a discussion of atmospheric perspective. You can expect plenty of painting time, individual guidance and a group critique to support your learning. This is a great plein air painting introduction or refresher. Some experience with oils is helpful. A materials list will be sent upon registration. The cost is $140. The registration deadline is Friday, August 31.
Saturday, September 8
Fall Garden Fair at Lockwood’s
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Fall Garden Fair, Lockwood’s biggest event of the year, will be held at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. You’ll find quality vendors of garden-themed art, crafts, and accessories – many not commonly seen at other shows. The fair includes classes on garden and landscape topics. Lockwood’s will have many specials that day, too!
Saturday, September 8
Western New York Bonsai Club meeting
6 p.m.
The Western New York Bonsai Club will meet in Red Dragon School of Martial Arts, McKinley Mall, 3701 McKinley Parkway, Blasdell, NY 14219. The topic will be fall bonsai preparation. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month.
Saturday, September 8
Cholesterol: Medicinal Garden Feature at Botanical Gardens
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
September is Cholesterol Awareness Month and you can learn more during this Medicinal Garden feature at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Activities include educational displays about healthy foods from plants that may be beneficial in maintaining a low-cholesterol diet and medications and botanicals that may be helpful in managing cholesterol levels. The Medicinal Garden is made possible by the generous support of D’Youville College School of Pharmacy and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health. The activities are included in the price of admission. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (55+) & students (13+ with ID), $5 for children ages 3-12 and free for members and children under 3.
Saturday, September 8
Second Saturday Sale at The Foundry
Noon to 5 p.m.
Net+Positive, a new not-for-profit operating on the East Side of Buffalo,will hold its Second Saturday Sale at The Foundry, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo. Artisans will sell their work, musical guests Babik will perform, fresh produce will be sold by the Arden Farm of East Aurora, and Chef Stefan of Larkin Filling Station will give cooking demonstrations incorporating refreshments vegetables harvested from neighborhood community gardens. The artisan sale and farmer’s market is held the second Saturday of each month.
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9
Fall celebration at Lancaster Market
Celebrate fall at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Now through Friday, September 7
Sale: Spreading junipers 50 percent off at Lockwood’s
Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg, has spreading junipers for 50 percent off. These are the varieties:Gold Star Juniper, Mint Julep Spreading Juniper, Gold Lace Juniper (available in 3 sizes), Blue Chip Juniper, Saybrook Gold Juniper, Gold Coast Spreading Juniper and Siberian Cypress. Quantities are limited.
Wednesday, September 5
WNY Carnivorous Plant Club meeting
6:30 p.m.
The WNY Carnivorous Plant Club will meet at Menne Nursery & Florist, 3100 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst.
Thursday, September 6
Orchard Park Garden Club meeting
10:30 a.m.
The Orchard Park Garden Club will meet at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369
S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. The guest speaker will be Carol Ann Harlos, Master Gardener, president of Niagara Frontier Herb Group and education director with Cornell Co-operative Extension. Her topic will be “What am I doing with all these herbs?” The presentation will be followed by a business meeting and lunch.
Thursday, September 6
Make dried floral arrangement
6:30 pm
Make a dried floral arrangement in this hands-on seminar at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer Roads), Wheatfield. Enjoy the beauties of the upcoming season by creating a unique arrangement of dried flowers. The seminar provides complete step-by-step instructions and materials. No experience is necessary! Bring your friends to a stress-free evening.The cost is $25. The deadline for registration and payment is August 28. Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards in addition to checks are now accepted. Respond to Bob Bracikowski at 504-2617, extension 244. Sales, classes and events support progressive programs for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a full-service horticulture therapy, retail and vocational training program. Hands-on seminars are scheduled through December. For a brochure, call JoAnn at 297-6400 or email info@opportunitiesunlimited.org.
Week of August 28
Hostas are 20 percent off on sale at Lockwood’s
This week all sizes and varieties of hosta are 20 percent off at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg.
Week of August 28
Fresh this week at Goodman’s Farm Market
Find fresh, home-grown produce and plants at Goodman’s Farm Market, 2227 Cayuga Dr. Ext., Niagara Falls, NY. This week you’ll find cauliflower, seedless grapes, acorn squash, ginger gold and Paula red apples, sweet corn, peppers, hot peppers, pickling cucumbers, plums, green beans, green leaf lettuce, Swiss chard, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, long zucchini, yellow summer squash, green cabbage, green onions and peaches. You can also find house plants. Niagara County maple syrup and honey is also available: raw honey, comb honey and three other varieties.
Week of August 28
Hostas are 20 percent off on sale at Lockwood’s
This week all sizes and varieties of hosta are 20 percent off at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg.
Sunday, September 2
Sunday In The Cemetery Tours
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Sunday, September 1 to Sunday, October 7
Glenn Kroetsch– Exhibit in the Arcangel Gallery at the Botanical Gardens
Glenn Kroetsch will exhibit his art in a show called “Visual Parables” in the Arcangel Gallery in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The show is included with admission. Kroetsch writes: “The subject matter for my paintings & colorized digital photos comes from my love of scripture & nature. I make frequent retreats to the Botanical Gardens & other WNY nature sites to find endless inspiration. I create abstractions from plant forms, with the integration of light, color and texture to express my spiritual journey.”
Saturday, September 1, 15 and 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Saturday, September 1
Guided walk: Flowers, Ferns and Fungi
Learn about local plants and fungi during this guided walk at the Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. Registration is required. To register, call (716) 683-5959.
Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2
Labor Day celebration at Lancaster Market
Celebrate Labor Day at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Find locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, wines, items for the garden, pottery, jewelry and more.
Now through Labor Day
Bikes in Bloom in Clarence Center
See bikes decorated with flowers during the third annual Bikes in Bloom, which continues through Labor Day, in Clarence Center.The event is sponsored by the Meet in the Center Merchants Association. Bicycles of all kinds have been decorated by nurseries, business owners and residents. Find maps on the Bikes in Bloom Facebook Page.
Now through August 30
Coupons for discounts at Murray Brothers Nurseries
Get coupons for discounts at Murray Brothers Nurseries, 4735 Transit Rd., Orchard Park (corner of 20A & Transit Road.) Get 20 percent off a 40-pound bag of topsoil or 20 percent off perennials (excluding hostas and perennials already marked down). Click here for the coupons.
Now through Wednesday, August 29
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Garden Walk Buffalo,” a collection of garden photography by Don Zinteck, will be on display in the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center Gallery, located within the Market Arcade Building, 617 Main St., Buffalo. The exhibit features 11 stunning photographs from Zinteck’s book, Garden Walk Buffalo. Zinteck, a local photographer and owner of Photgraphics2, captured hundreds of Buffalo gardens throughout the city for his book. Admission is free. For more information, go to www.visitbuffaloniagara.com or call 716-852-2356.
Tuesday, August 28
Deadline to register for hands-on seminar on making a dried floral arrangement
See details at September 6 listing.
Monday, August 27 and September 10, 17, 24
Monday Morning Adult Art Classes, Series WE
8:45-10:30 a.m.
Novice or veteran artists are welcome at these classes at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827-1584, ext. 291. Cost is $54 per series or $15 per class for Botanical Gardens members and $60 per series or $16 per class for non-members.
Sunday, August 26
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Buffalo Arts & Crafts Show
The sixth annual Unitarian-Universalist Church of Buffalo Arts & Crafts Show will take place at the church, 695 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo. Several vendors’ work is specific for the garden, including hypertufa troughs, copper and glass bird baths, natural stone oil lamps, and other garden ornaments. All of the art work is hand-crafted by the artists and of high quality.
Sunday, August 26
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26
Tent sale at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping
During Customer Appreciation Weekend, a tent sale will be held at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville. Everything will be on sale including plants, ponds and garden supplies. Scratch & dent and discontinued merchandise will be on sale in the greenhouse.
Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26
Health fair weekend at Lancaster Market
A health fair will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Saturday, August 25
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Buffalo Arts & Crafts Show
The sixth annual Unitarian-Universalist Church of Buffalo Arts & Crafts Show will take place at the church, 695 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo. Several vendors’ work is specific for the garden, including hypertufa troughs, copper and glass bird baths, natural stone oil lamps, and other garden ornaments. All of the art work is hand-crafted by the artists and of high quality. Will also continue on Sunday.
Saturday, August 25
6 p.m.
Judy Tucholski-Zon, president of the Western New York Iris Society, will present a slide program featuring the beautiful Japanese iris during the Japanese Iris Festival to be held at the Serene Gardens, 2800 Grand Island Blvd., Grand Island. The program will include culture and growth patterns of the Japanese iris. The festival is being organized by the non-profit Japan Culture Center of WNY, Inc. Ikebana flower arranging using Japanese irises will also be demonstrated and displayed, followed by music in the theme of flowers by the Buffalo Philharmonic’s Sal Andolina (clarinet) and Dr. Joshua M. Smith (shakuhachi bamboo flute). Tea and coffee will be served. A $10 donation to the Japan Culture Center of WNY, Inc. is appreciated.
Saturday, August 25
Annual public daylily and hosta sale
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Buffalo Area Daylily Society and Western New York Hosta Society will hold a public sale at the Harvey D. Morin VFW Post, 965 Center Road, West Seneca, NY 14224. There will be hundreds of named hostas and daylilies in many colors and in all sizes and types. Members will be available to answer questions. Go early for the best selection.
Week of August 21
Sale at Murray Bros. Nurseries Inc.
All Butterfly Bush are now 20% off at Murray Bros. Nurseries, Corner of Rte. 20A & Transit Rd., Orchard Park. The perennial of the week is Veronica.
Now through August 26
Sale at Lockwood’s: Roses and butterfly bushes
Beautiful, healthy roses and butterfly bushes are 30% off at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. If your garden is looking a little tired from all this heat and not a lot of water, these are the perfect plants for you. Butterfly bushes and roses love the weather this summer and they are looking better than ever right now. These plants will add color to your late summer garden for years to come. Stop in soon for the best selection.
Now through August 26
Art exhibit at Arcangel Gallery
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spectrums of Me by William Smyers will be shown at the Arcangel Gallery in the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. The exhibit is included with admission.
Friday, August 24 and September 14
Landscape tour: Plants, people and design
10:30 a.m.
Join Martin House horticulturist Nellie Gardner and Director of Operations Margaret Stehlik for a stroll through the Martin House estate, 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo. You will see three distinct types of gardens, all with the same theme. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s love of the natural world is expressed in his vision for the gardens, and influenced by owner Isabelle Martin’s desire to bring the beauty of the gardens indoors. See what is planted, what is planned, and the backdrop and structure that prompted the design.Tour is 90 minutes.The cost is $25 for non-members and $20 for members.
Now through entire growing season
Gift coupon sale by 8th District Garden Clubs
The 8th District Garden Clubs are selling gift coupons redeemable at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville NY, and Turnbull Nursery Garden Center, 10036 Versailles Plank Rd., North Collins NY. These coupons will be sold in denominations of $10 and $20. Use the coupons anytime throughout the growing season. To purchase coupons contact Lily Zendano, fundraiser chair, at 692-3081 or lzendano@aol.com.
Monday, August 20 to Friday, August 24
Art Camps for Kids
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Garden Members child $80 per week or $17 per day; Non-Members child $90 per week or $19 per day
Don’t become a victim of kids’ classic summer chant, “There’s nothing to do around here. I’m bored”. Sign them for a week or two of art fun with professional artist and teacher, Joan Saba. Classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Space is limited so register early. Sign up online or call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, August 18
Open Garden Day at Linwood Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy the visual abundance of Linwood Gardens for a day to paint, write, photograph, or simply explore and reflect at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. The cost is $20 per day. Register at least three days ahead of time. For more information, see the Linwood Gardens website.
Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19
Pickle demonstration at Lancaster Market
Learn how to can pickles at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Sunday, August 19
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Now through Sunday, August 19
This is the 173rd year of the Erie County Fair. See all the events here.
Saturday, August 18, September 1, 15, 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Now through Saturday, August 18
Help the Martin House gardens bloom again
Make a $100 donation toward the restoration of the Martin House gardens and receive a large bouquet of gorgeous fresh-cut flowers from Stettner Homestead, the cut-flower farm of Nellie Gardner, horticulturist at the Martin House. Bouquets will be available for pick up in the greenhouse at the Martin House Complex on Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To make your $100 donation, visit the Martin House website, call 716-856-3858 or stop by the Wisteria Gift Shop at the Martin House Complex, 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo. Pre-orders only.
Now through Friday, August 17
Art Camps for Kids
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Garden Members child $80 per week or $17 per day; Non-Members child $90 per week or $19 per day
Don’t become a victim of kids’ classic summer chant, “There’s nothing to do around here. I’m bored”. Sign them for a week or two of art fun with professional artist and teacher, Joan Saba. Classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Space is limited so register early. Sign up online or call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Thursday, August 16
6:30 pm
Make a tropical planter in this hands-on seminar at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer Roads), Wheatfield. Fill that summer void for your home or office when you create a container of tropical house plants. The seminar provides complete step-by-step instructions and materials. No experience is necessary! Bring your friends to a stress-free evening.The cost is $25. The deadline for registration and payment is August 13. Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards in addition to checks are now accepted. Respond to Bob Bracikowski at 504-2617, extension 244. Sales, classes and events support progressive programs for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a full-service horticulture therapy, retail and vocational training program. Hands-on seminars are scheduled through December. For a brochure, call JoAnn at 297-6400 or email info@opportunitiesunlimited.org.
Monday, August 13
Deadline to register for seminar on making a tropical planter
See details at August 16 listing.
Monday, August 13 to Friday, August 17
Art Camps for Kids
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Garden Members child $80 per week or $17 per day; Non-Members child $90 per week or $19 per day
Don’t become a victim of kids’ classic summer chant, “There’s nothing to do around here. I’m bored”. Sign them for a week or two of art fun with professional artist and teacher, Joan Saba. Classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Space is limited so register early. Sign up online or call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12
Food Bank drop off at Lancaster Market
You can drop off items for the Food Bank at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12
Summer workshop at Linwood Gardens: Bas-relief Sculpture
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A two-day workshop called “Bas-relief Sculpture: Nature Imagery and Moldmaking” will be held at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. It is designed to give participants a comprehensive hands-on experience in the process of bas-relief sculpting. You will spend the first day sculpting images based on the observation of nature, chosen ahead of time by the participant. Participants will be provided with an 8 x 10-inch slab of clay and will be assisted in creating a bas-relief of their chosen image. On the second day you will mold the clay image in alginate and then cast a reproduction of the sculpture in plaster. To finish the project, different options for putting a patina on the plaster bas-reliefs will be shown. Materials will be provided. The cost is $140. The registration deadline is Monday, August 6.
Sunday, August 12
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Wednesday through Sunday, August 8 to 19
This is the 173rd year of the Erie County Fair. See all the events here.
Saturday, Aug. 11
Silver Creek-Hanover Garden Club meeting
2 p.m.
The Silver Creek-Hanover Garden Club will meet at the First Baptist Church, 32 Main St., Silver Creek, NY. The presentation will be “Why Stop Now?” by Margaret Postle. She will share tricks, tools, ideas and adjustments to help us keep a favorite activity for years and years.
Saturday, August 11
Western New York Bonsai Club meeting
6 p.m.
Sunday, August 5
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Western New York Iris Society will hold its iris sale in a new location at the Clarence Flea Market, 11111 Main St. , Clarence, NY.
Sunday, August 5
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5
Demonstration: Canning salsa at Lancaster Market
A demonstration on canning salsa will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Saturday, August 4
Black Rock & Riverside Tour of Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Starry Night Garden Tour: 8 to 10 p.m.
Daytime and nighttime garden tours are part of this event in Black Rock, Riverside and West Hertel areas. It is free. Maps are available online at www.brrgardenwalk.com or during daytime hours at St. Mark’s, 311 Ontario Street, Buffalo, and Buffalo Religious Arts Center, 157 East Street, Buffalo.
Week of July 31
Deer-resistant, butterfly-attracting plant on sale at Lockwood’s
This week all varieties of Thalictrum Meadow Rue are 20 percent off at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. Thalictrum, or Meadow Rue, is a deer-resistant, butterfly-attracting wildflower that prefers a shady, moist location. It is available in several varieties at Lockwood’s including Hewitt’s Double, Black Stockings, Flavum, Tukker Princess and Splendide.
Wednesday through Sunday, August 1 to 5
The Niagara County Fair marks its 75th anniversary. See all the events here.
Now through Sunday, August 5
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nature has so much color to offer and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo is going to highlight it! From the front walkway, outdoor perennial shrub garden to the indoor tropical paradise, the Gardens will be bursting with colorful plants and flowers! The cost is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (55+) & students (13+ with ID), $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for members and children under 3.
Saturday, August 4
Western New York Iris Society iris sale
7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Western New York Iris Society will hold its iris sale on two days at two new locations. The Saturday sale will be at the North Tonawanda Farmers Market, 310 Robinson St., North Tonawanda, NY. There will also be a sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, August 5 at the Clarence Flea Market, 11111 Main St. , Clarence, NY.
Saturday, August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Friday, August 3
Open Garden Day at Linwood Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy the visual abundance of Linwood Gardens for a day to paint, write, photograph, or simply explore and reflect at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. The cost is $20 per day. Register at least three days ahead of time. For more information, see the Linwood Gardens website.
Thursday and Friday, August 2 and 3
Summer workshop at Linwood Gardens: Late Day Painting
3 to 8 p.m.
Set up during the late day sun and observe the lengthening shadows and subtle shifts in color during these long days of summertime at at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. From the beautiful vistas at Linwood, participants will create expressive compositions. Learn to edit, crop, and simplify forms while experimenting with color combinations. You need an outdoor painting rig and acrylics or oils. A detailed materials list is provided upon registration. The cost is $125. The registration deadline is Thursday, July 26.
Now through Friday, August 3
Art Camps for Kids
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Garden Members child $80 per week or $17 per day; Non-Members child $90 per week or $19 per day
Don’t become a victim of kids’ classic summer chant, “There’s nothing to do around here. I’m bored”. Sign them for a week or two of art fun with professional artist and teacher, Joan Saba. Classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Space is limited so register early. Sign up online or call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Now through end of July
30 percent off sale at Mike Weber Greenhouses
Stock up on perennials and mixed planters at Mike Weber Greenhouses, 42 French Rd., West Seneca, NY, while they’re 30 percent off. Phlox and delphinium are 40 percent off! Get a gift with purchase.
Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3
Art Camps for Kids
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Garden Members child $80 per week or $17 per day; Non-Members child $90 per week or $19 per day
Don’t become a victim of kids’ classic summer chant, “There’s nothing to do around here. I’m bored”. Sign them for a week or two of art fun with professional artist and teacher, Joan Saba. Classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Space is limited so register early. Sign up online or call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Sunday, July 29
Open Garden Day at Linwood Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy the visual abundance of Linwood Gardens for a day to paint, write, photograph, or simply explore and reflect at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. The cost is $20 per day. Register at least three days ahead of time. For more information, see the Linwood Gardens website.
Sunday, July 29
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Garden Walk Buffalo is a free, self-guided tour of more than 370 Buffalo gardens. It’s the largest garden tour in America! Find a list of locations where you can pick up a paper map of the garden locations. Get a pdf of the map right here.
Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29
Canning demonstration at Lancaster Market
A demonstration on canning local harvests will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Saturday, July 28
Summer wildflowers program at Reinstein Woods
10:30 a.m.
Search for seasonal wildflowers and learn their uses and folklore in this program at the Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew. The program is for adults and children ages 8 and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Friday, July 27
Sally Cunningham is known as a plant expert and will host this tour for people who want to know more about the plants they are seeing. Guests will receive a handout of some unusual plants found in each of the specialty gardens chosen, and during the tour Sally will identify plants and help guests understand how and where to grow them. Stops will include Northtowns and Buffalo gardens with large perennial borders, mixed shrub and flower beds, large yards featuring unusual trees, alpine plants and other specialties, and one enormous display of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The trip will conclude with a guided stop at the Marina Trial Gardens to see dramatic planters and display beds featuring new offerings from the plant industry. Tours include roundtrip transportation from Buffalo, Rochester, Orchard Park and Williamsville; expert tour host; lunch; and gratuity for your driver. For reservations and more information, go to Horizon Club Tours online or call 1-800-242-4244.
Thursday and Friday, July 26 and 27
The National Garden Festival’s Open Gardens project is modeled on the successful, long-standing tradition of Open Gardens in England. Private gardens are graciously made available to the public on a particular day at a particular time.Visitors are allowed to simply drop by. Open Gardens are listed here by neighborhoods. Please note the specific day and time that the garden is open.
Monday, July 23 to Friday, July 27
Art Camps for Kids
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Garden Members child $80 per week or $17 per day; Non-Members child $90 per week or $19 per day
Don’t become a victim of kids’ classic summer chant, “There’s nothing to do around here. I’m bored”. Sign them for a week or two of art fun with professional artist and teacher, Joan Saba. Classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Space is limited so register early. Sign up online or call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Thursday, July 26
Motorcoach bus tour: Southern Tier Scenic Tour: Flowers & Farm Gardens
The popular and entertaining international hosta expert Mike Shadrack will show you one of the best private perennial gardens in the region. Your tour will also include visits to the all-natural Someday Maybe Farm, the Burton Garden and Farm in Stockton, and Eagle Bay, a rare conifer and hosta nursery owned by hybridizer Ran Lydell. Tours include roundtrip transportation from Buffalo, Rochester, Orchard Park and Williamsville; expert tour host; lunch; and gratuity for your driver. For reservations and more information, go to Horizon Club Tours online or call 1-800-242-4244.
Sunday, July 22
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22
Blood drive at Lancaster Market
Upstate New York Transplant Services will hold a blood drive at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. There will also be a Dilly Bean demonstration. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22
Ken-Ton Garden Tour, 10th anniversary
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, with night tour on Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
This self-guided tour will take place in the Village of Kenmore and the Town of Tonawanda. The night tour, called Saturday Night Lights, will be held 8:30 to 10:30 pm. Saturday, July 21. Look for a guide to the gardens here.
Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The 9th annual Lancaster Garden Walk is a free self-guided tour of gardens. Programs are available at Two Chicks and a Rooster, 720 Aurora Street in the Town of Lancaster, and at Petals to Please, corner of Central Avenue and Pleasant Avenue in the Village of Lancaster. For more information visit lancastervillage.org or visit them on Facebook. See the list of gardens on the 2012 Lancaster Garden Walk and a map of the walk.
Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22
West Seneca Garden Walk
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The West Seneca Garden Walk will take place for the first time this year. Pick up maps at Ebenezer Greenhouse, 1347 Union Rd., West Seneca. Get maps right here. Maps will also be available on the Burchfield Nature & Art Center website.
LAST DAY TO VOTE: Saturday, July 21
Front Yard Competition of National Garden Festival
Voting will take place.
Saturday, July 21
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free. Get maps here. Amherst Garden Walk maps are also available in front of Town Hall, 5583 Main Street, Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at 3 Culpepper Rd corner of Maple after 10 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Saturday, July 21
Motorcoach bus tour: Grassroots Community Gardens
Buffalo’s gardening movement isn’t just about the flowers – we’re strong on urban gardening and green living too. Tour dynamic community gardens with Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo. See an urban working farm, green roof garden, a straw house, and even a fish farm. Includes organic and locally-grown picnic lunch. Tours include roundtrip transportation from Buffalo, Rochester, Orchard Park and Williamsville; expert tour host; lunch; and gratuity for your driver. For reservations and more information, go to Horizon Club Tours online or call 1-800-242-4244.
Saturday, July 21, August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Saturday, July 21
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Western New York Land Conservancy is hosting a Hunters Creek splash hike at the Kenneglenn Nature Preserve in the Town of Wales. Hikers will meet hike leader John Sly at the parking lot of Hunters Creek Park off of Centerline Road. Hikers will slosh hike to the creek bed from the Centerline Bridge to the office of the Land Conservancy at Kenneglenn Nature Preserve. This is a special, by reservation only, event. There will be frequent stops with short talks about the creek and a lunch stop at the base of Mossy Point. Bring a bag lunch and water. The creek bed may be slippery with sharp shale. Wear sturdy footwear. Sly is a Land Conservancy volunteer and long-time volunteer program leader for the Buffalo Audubon Society. Reservations are required to attend as space is limited. Please call (716) 687.1225 or email info@wnylc.org for directions and reservations. The hike is a public event and is free of charge.
Friday, July 20
Motorcoach bus tour: Preview Tour – Best of Buffalo Gardens
Garden Walk Buffalo is America’s largest garden tour, and this is your chance to see some of the best private gardens – including some you can’t see on the Garden Walk Buffalo weekend – without the crowds. The tour is hosted by Jim Charlier, president of Garden Walk Buffalo. Tours include roundtrip transportation from Buffalo, Rochester, Orchard Park and Williamsville; expert tour host; lunch; and gratuity for your driver. For reservations and more information, go to Horizon Club Tours online or call 1-800-242-4244.
Thursday and Friday, July 19 and 20
The National Garden Festival’s Open Gardens project is modeled on the successful, long-standing tradition of Open Gardens in England. Private gardens are graciously made available to the public on a particular day at a particular time.Visitors are allowed to simply drop by. Open Gardens are listed here by neighborhoods. Please note the specific day and time that the garden is open.
Thursday to Saturday, July 19 to 21
The 20th annual statewide ReLeaf Conference will be held at Canisius College in Buffalo. Community volunteers, tree board members, arborists, tree care workers, public and private sector foresters, landscape architects, horticulturists and government officials are all encouraged to attend. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to learn from professionals from across the country and Canada and to tour local community forestry projects, a green housing development and a tree nursery. Registration is required by July 10. For more information and to register, please visit the conference website. The conference is hosted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Urban Forestry Council.
Thursday, July 19
Make “Sizzling Fresh Flower Arangement”6:30 pm
Make a “Sizzling Fresh Flower Arangement” in this hands-on seminar at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer Roads), Wheatfield. This hot-colored assorted fresh flower arrangement is sure to brighten your home or patio. The seminar provides complete step-by-step instructions and materials. No experience is necessary! Bring your friends to a stress-free evening.The cost is $25. The deadline for registration and payment is July 6. Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards in addition to checks are now accepted. Respond to Bob Bracikowski at 504-2617, extension 244. Sales, classes and events support progressive programs for individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a full-service horticulture therapy, retail and vocational training program. Hands-on seminars are scheduled through December. For a brochure, call JoAnn at 297-6400 or email info@opportunitiesunlimited.org.
Thursday, July 19
Native plants panel discussion
5:30 to 7 p.m.
A native plants panel discussion will take place at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. Hear featured speakers discuss how we can contribute to healthy communities that support and sustain our unique local ecology. Topics include the significance of native plants, revitalizing neighborhoods by creating beautiful livable growing places, and the impact of individual decision making on the quality of life in Western New York. Panelists include Sally Cunningham, author, consultant and director of the National Garden Festival; Renata Kraft of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper; Joy Kuebler, Landscape Architect Studio; Daniel Oles, Promised Land CSA (Community Supported Agriculture); Ken Parker, native plant specialist and Tree, Shrub & Perennials manager at Lockwood’s, and Joan Calder of California, speaker and author. For more information, contact the Western New York Land Conservancy at info@wnylc.org. The event is part of the National Garden Festival.
Wednesday, July 18
7 p.m.
“Landscaping with Native Plants” will be discussed by Brittany Rowen during the Kenmore Garden Talks series. The talks are free and will be held at the Kenmore Village Green, which is the area in front of the Municipal Building, 2919 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore. Please bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the talks will be held inside the Municipal Building. The series will conclude on Thursday, July 19, with “Growing Your Own Delicious Organic Vegetables & Using Worm Power for Better Flowers and Produce” by Solveig Hanson. Kenmore Garden Talks is an initiative of the Kenmore Village Improvement Society. The Ken-Ton Garden Tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22.
Tuesday, July 17
7 p.m.
“How to Grow Better Roses” will be discussed by Joe Manuel during the Kenmore Garden Talks series. The talks are free and will be held at the Kenmore Village Green, which is the area in front of the Municipal Building, 2919 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore. Please bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the talks will be held inside the Municipal Building. Other talks are: Wednesday, July 18, “Landscaping with Native Plants” by Brittany Rowen, and Thursday, July 19, “Growing Your Own Delicious Organic Vegetables & Using Worm Power for Better Flowers and Produce” by Solveig Hanson. Kenmore Garden Talks is an initiative of the Kenmore Village Improvement Society. The Ken-Ton Garden Tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22.
Monday, July 16
Smallwood Garden Club flower show
7 to 9 p.m.
Smallwood Garden Club will present a Small Standard Flower Show titled, “Summer Pleasures and Garden Treasures” at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6540 Main Street, Williamsville. All will be warmly welcomed.
Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20
Art Camps for Kids
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Garden Members child $80 per week or $17 per day; Non-Members child $90 per week or $19 per day
Don’t become a victim of kids’ classic summer chant, “There’s nothing to do around here. I’m bored”. Sign them for a week or two of art fun with professional artist and teacher, Joan Saba. Classes will be held at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Space is limited so register early. Sign up online or call 827.1584 ext. 291.
Monday, July 16
7 p.m.
“Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens, and the Wise Use of Water in the Garden” will be discussed by Kerri Bentkowski during the Kenmore Garden Talks series. The talks are free and will be held at the Kenmore Village Green, which is the area in front of the Municipal Building, 2919 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore. Please bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the talks will be held inside the Municipal Building. Other talks are:Tuesday, July 17, “How to Grow Better Roses” by Joe Manuel; Wednesday, July 18, “Landscaping with Native Plants” by Brittany Rowen, and Thursday, July 19, “Growing Your Own Delicious Organic Vegetables & Using Worm Power for Better Flowers and Produce” by Solveig Hanson. Kenmore Garden Talks is an initiative of the Kenmore Village Improvement Society. The Ken-Ton Garden Tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22.
Sunday, July 15
South Buffalo Alive Annual Tour of Gardens
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The South Buffalo Alive Annual Tour of Gardens will will showcase the gardens of South Buffalo and the Old First Ward. People can pick up maps the day of the event at Tim Russert’s Children’s Garden, 2010 South Park Avenue, Buffalo 14220.
Sunday to Sunday, July 15 to 22
Kenmore Garden Week
Five garden talks and a two-day garden walk will be part of Kenmore Garden Week. The talks are free and will be held at 7 p.m. at the Kenmore Village Green, which is the area in front of the Municipal Building, 2919 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore. Please bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the talks will be held inside the Municipal Building. The dates and topics are: Sunday, July 15, “What’s Hot in Western New York in July” by Sally Cunningham; Monday, July 16, “Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens, and the Wise Use of Water in the Garden” by Kerri Bentkowski; Tuesday, July 17, “How to Grow Better Roses” by Joe Manuel; Wednesday, July 18, “Landscaping with Native Plants” by Brittany Rowen, and Thursday, July 19, “Growing Your Own Delicious Organic Vegetables & Using Worm Power for Better Flowers and Produce” by Solveig Hanson. Kenmore Garden Talks is an initiative of the Kenmore Village Improvement Society. The Ken-Ton Garden Tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22.
Sunday, July 15
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15
Recycling weekend at Lancaster Market
Recycling will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15
Buzz Around Hamburg Garden Walk
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Buzz Around Hamburg Garden Walk is a free, self-guided garden walk. Maps are available at the Memorial Park bandstand, corner of Lake St. and Union St., Hamburg. Coupons for village restaurants and businesses will be included in the brochure. Visit the vendor fair at the park and then start your tour. All participating gardens will be clearly marked with “garden participant” signs. The event takes place rain or shine.
Saturday, July 14
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Presale tickets are $12 and are available by calling 716-773-2421 or 716-773-4946. On the day of the tour, maps and tickets, which are $15, are available at Historic Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Proceeds go for the preservation of the Gothic Revival country church.
Saturday, July 14
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk is a free self-guided tour of more than 60 private gardens and carefully nurtured public spaces. It showcases the neighborhoods surrounding the University at Buffalo South Campus, including University Heights, Buffalo, Eggertsville and Amherst. The Capen Garden Walk is designed to encourage neighborhood beautification and to build community among neighbors. Samuel P. Capen was the first full-time, salaried chancellor of the University of Buffalo. Maps will be available at the Capen Garden Walk websiteand at University Community Farmers Market on Main St. (at Kenmore Ave.), Buffalo, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tool Lending Library at 5 W. Northrup, Buffalo, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 135 Capen Blvd., Amherst; 38 Brinton St., Buffalo; 22 Larchmont, Amherst; and 1069 Eggert Rd., Amherst. Visit the Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk on Facebook or contact them at capengardenwalk@ourheights.org.
Saturday, July 14
Western New York Bonsai Club meeting
6 p.m.
The Western New York Bonsai Club will meet in Red Dragon School of Martial Arts, McKinley Mall, 3701 McKinley Parkway, Blasdell, NY 14219. The topic will be wiring and shaping (raft style demonstration). Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month.
Friday, July 13, August 24 and September 14
Martin House landscape tour: Plants, People and Design
10:30 a.m.
Stroll through the Martin House estate, 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, with Nellie Gardner, horticulturist at the Martin House, and Margaret Stehlik, director of operations. You will see three distinct types of gardens all with the same theme. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s love of the natural world is expressed in his vision for the gardens, and influenced by owner Isabelle Martin’s desire to bring the beauty of the gardens indoors. From the landscape of Toshiko Mori’s 21st Century Greatbatch Pavilion, to the Victorian influence at the turn of the century, to the planned Floricycle (or Hemicycle), learn about the common thread uniting the dwelling with the landscape. See what is planted, what is planned, and the backdrop and structure that prompted the design. The tour is 90 minutes. The cost is $25 for non-members and $20 for members.
Friday, July 13
Motor coach tour: Southtowns Bouquet, with the Shadrack Garden
Led by international hosta author and raconteur Mike Shadrack, this tour includes superior gardens of the scenic southtowns, including the Shadracks’ Smug Creek Gardens. Other private gardens include a rare conifer and topiary collection, and a garden of 1,000 named hostas. Catered luncheon at Lockwood’s Greenhouses; shopping and guided tour by garden author Sally Cunningham. Rochester pickup available. Get details here.
Friday, July 13
Last day of work in Front Yard Competition of National Garden Festival
Work on the 2012 Front Yard Garden Competition will take place. Voting will take place from Saturday, July 14, through Saturday, July 21.
Thursday through Friday, July 12- 13
Front Yard Competition of National Garden Festival
Work on the 2012 Front Yard Garden Competition will take place. Voting will take place from Saturday, July 14, through Saturday, July 21.
Thursday and Friday, July 12 and 13
The National Garden Festival’s Open Gardens project is modeled on the successful, long-standing tradition of Open Gardens in England. Private gardens are graciously made available to the public on a particular day at a particular time.Visitors are allowed to simply drop by. Open Gardens are listed here by neighborhoods. Please note the specific day and time that the garden is open.
Monday through Friday, July 9- 13
Front Yard Competition of National Garden Festival
Work on the 2012 Front Yard Garden Competition will take place. Voting will take place from Saturday, July 14, through Saturday, July 21.
Thursday, July 12 and/or Saturday July 14
Summer workshop at Linwood Gardens: Interpreting the Landscape
A workshop on interpreting the landscape will be held at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. This workshop emphasizes interpreting the landscape in ways that encourage going beyond faithful description. The leader will guide you in filling up a sketchbook in a short period of time using colored drawing media such as dry, oil or watercolor crayons and graphite sticks. A painting is then started using the drawing as well as the location as reference. The cost is $75 per day or $60 per day if you sign up for both days. Registration deadline is Sunday, July 1.
Thursday, July 12
Orchard Park Garden Club picnic
Noon
The Orchard Park Garden Club will honor their past presidents at a picnic at the Hillcrest Fire Company’s grove, 7125 Ellicott Rd., Orchard Park. Members are urged to bring a decorated picnic or unusual basket incorporating a design using fresh flowers, fruit and/or vegetables in any combination. The baskets will be displayed on a buffet table for everyone to see and enjoy.
Wednesday, July 11
80th anniversary of Federated Lancaster Garden Club
The Federated Lancaster Garden Club will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the club with a celebration at the Lancaster Country Club, 6061 Broadway, Lancaster, New York. A social hour will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 6 p.m. Members and past members are cordially invited to attend. For more information and reservations (due by June 13) please call Debbie at 681-0744.
Wednesday through Friday, July 11- 13
Front Yard Competition of National Garden Festival
Work on the 2012 Front Yard Garden Competition will take place. Voting will take place from Saturday, July 14, through Saturday, July 21.
Tuesday, July 10
Deadline to register for statewide 20th Annual ReLeaf Conference
The 20th annual statewide ReLeaf Conference will be held Thursday through Saturday, July 19 to 21 at Canisius College in Buffalo. Community volunteers, tree board members, arborists, tree care workers, public and private sector foresters, landscape architects, horticulturists and government officials are all encouraged to attend. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to learn from professionals from across the country and Canada and to tour local community forestry projects, a green housing development and a tree nursery. Registration is required by July 10. For more information and to register, please visit the conference website. The conference is hosted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Urban Forestry Council.
Tuesday through Friday, July 10- 13
Front Yard Competition of National Garden Festival
Work on the 2012 Front Yard Garden Competition will take place. Voting will take place from Saturday, July 14, through Saturday, July 21.
Monday, July 9
Bowmansville Garden Club annual picnic
6 p.m.
Bowmansville Garden Club will enjoy a stroll through the gardens and gift shops at the Country Cottage, 10448 Harper Road, Darien, followed by dinner for their annual picnic. Short meeting and announcements after.
Sunday, July 8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Snyder-CleveHill Garden View, now in its tenth year, is a self-supported community garden tour. It consists of roughly 25 private gardens and carefully tended public spaces in the Snyder and Cleveland Hill neighborhoods of Amherst and Cheektowaga. All types of garden styles and plants are represented in a backdrop of architecture from 1910s to 1950s. The gardens range from newer to well-established, smaller to larger, and vegetable to perennial. Several gardens include water features and garden structures. Get maps at Trillium’s Courtyard Florist, 2195 Kensington Avenue, Amherst. A $3 donation is appreciated.
Sunday, July 8
Western New York Land Conservancy’s Natural Gardens & Habitats Tours, National Garden Festival
1 to 6 p.m.
Experience first-hand what can be done with native plants in your own garden to foster natural native habitats! This self-led tour will include stops at a selection of Western New York Land Conservancy member gardens and properties that represent the diverse benefits of native plant gardens and habitats. Locations include gardens in Amherst, East Aurora and Tonawanda; an Amherst 35-acre grassland restoration for bird habitat, and Lytle Nature Park in Lockport. Suggested donation $10 advance, $12 day of event. All proceeds benefit the Land Conservancy. For more information, contact the Western New York Land Conservancy at (716) 687-1225 or info@wnylc.org
Sunday, July 8
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8
Demonstration: Canning jams and jellies at Lancaster Market
A jams and jellies demonstration will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Saturday, July 7, 21, August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Saturday, July 7
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Native Plants Day will be held at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. Topics include the significance of native plants, revitalizing neighborhoods by creating beautiful livable growing places, and the impact of individual decision-making on the quality of life in Western New York. Panelists include Sally Cunningham, author, consultant and director of the National Garden Festival; Tim Fulton, executive director of Groundwork Buffalo; Joy Kuebler, Landscape Architect Studio; Daniel Oles, Promised Land CSA (Community Supported Agriculture); Ken Parker, native plant specialist and Tree, Shrub & Perennials manager at Lockwood’s, and Joan Calder of California, speaker and author. Pre-register at www.weknowplants.com. Individual programs are $10 each and the full program is $25. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the National Garden Festival. For more information, call (716) 649-4684 or email info@wnylc.org.
Saturday, July 7
Open Garden Day at Linwood Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy the visual abundance of Linwood Gardens for a day to paint, write, photograph, or simply explore and reflect at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. The cost is $20 per day. Register at least three days ahead of time. For more information, see the Linwood Gardens website.
Friday, July 6
Motor coach tour: The Outliers: Superior Gardens of the Northtowns
Garden Walk visitors often miss some of the best private gardens that just happen to fall a bit farther out on the map in suburban areas. This tour focuses on Amherst, and includes three of the popular gardens from last year’s tour on Berryman, Darwin and Sargent, as well as three new gardens. You’ll see four sunny, flower-filled gardens of the sort that everyone wishes for, as well as two beautiful, multi-green shade gardens that are the reality for many of us. The gardens range, too, in size from small suburban plot to a surprising one acre in the heart of Amherst, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch. The tour will be led again this year by Mary Van Vorst, a Master Gardener, whose name and voice you may know from her years in radio. As chair of Open Gardens for three years, Mary has been able to select truly superior gardens that highlight our regional styles. Get details here.
Thursday and Friday, July 5 and 6
The National Garden Festival’s Open Gardens project is modeled on the successful, long-standing tradition of Open Gardens in England. Private gardens are graciously made available to the public on a particular day at a particular time.Visitors are allowed to simply drop by. Open Gardens are listed here by neighborhoods. Please note the specific day and time that the garden is open.
Tuesday, July 3
Enjoy the visual abundance of Linwood Gardens for a day to paint, write, photograph, or simply explore and reflect at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. The cost is $20 per day. Register at least three days ahead of time. For more information, see the Linwood Gardens website.
Now through July 1
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A garden railway exhibit is running at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. There are two setups this year. The first is a circus-themed train that will be full of lively colors and whimsical fun. The second will feature Thomas the Train and friends. The exhibit is included with admission. It is brought to you by the Botanical Gardens and the Western New York Garden Railway Society
Saturday, June 30
Village of Williamsville Garden Walk
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dozens of Village of Williamsville residents’ gardens will be open to the public during this free garden walk. Pick up your garden map at the Village Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville, on the day of the event. Come for a delightful stroll while gathering great garden tips and plenty of inspiration. There will also be village merchant Main Street sidewalk sales.
Saturday, June 30
Horticulture II Certificate Series with David Clark, Horticulturist
HCP-206 Landscape Design 2: Landscape Remediation and Grasses
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
David is back again by popular demand and he promises lots of hands-on learning and of course, fun, in this series of classes. Register with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo online or by calling 716.827.1584 ext. 291. The cost for Garden members is $105 for the series or $20 per class, and for non-members, $130 for series or $25 per class.
Saturday, June 30
4 p.m.
The Earth Bowl Festival will take place at the Riverside Salem United Church of Christ Environmental Cottage, 3449 West River Road, Grand Island, NY, overlooking the scenic Niagara River. Parking is available along the river. A vegetarian dinner will be served in beautifully designed, hand-thrown artisan bowls, which you can take home with you. There will be a plant sale, concert, food demos, film screenings, games and family activities. You can also visit a straw bale building, walk a labyrinth and enjoy woodland trails. Tickets for the event are $40 for an adult and you can take home a handmade bowl. The Earth Bowl Festival is a fundraiser to help support the ninth annual World on Your Plate, a community food forum that will take place Oct. 12 and 13 at Daemen College in Amherst, NY. For more information, contact June Licence at 716-773-1426 or jlicence@acsu.buffalo.edu or Eveline Hartz at 716-741-8815 or aehartz@roadrunner.com.
Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1
Health fair and Fourth of July celebration at Lancaster Market
A health fair will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Sunday, July 1
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Thursdays and Fridays, June 28 to July 27
The National Garden Festival’s Open Gardens project is modeled on the successful, long-standing tradition of Open Gardens in England. Private gardens are graciously made available to the public on a particular day at a particular time.Visitors are allowed to simply drop by. Open Gardens are listed hereby neighborhoods. Please note the specific day and time that the garden is open.
Friday, June 29
Join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for a free outdoor concert at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo. Associate Conductor Matthew Kraemer will lead the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of light classical favorites. This concert is part of the BPO 2012 Summer in the Parks Concert Series and is sponsored by First Niagara. This concert will be rain or shine. For more information, visit www.bpo.org.
Friday, June 29
Motor coach tour: Buffalo’s Historic Gardens and Architecture
Sample Buffalo’s astounding architectural and historic heritage, including the Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Delaware Park, the Japanese Garden, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin Complex, Forest Lawn Cemetery, and Millionaire’s Row – homes of the great industrialists of the 1900s. Picnic lunch in the Rose Garden near Hoyt Lake. Rochester pickup available. Get details here.
Monday, June 25
Monday morning adult art classes, Series WD
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Whether you’re a novice or veteran artist, you’ll benefit from the tutelage of Joan Saba at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291. The cost is $54 per series or $15 per class, Non-Members $60 per series/$16 per class.
Sunday, June 24
The inaugural Buffalo-Style Garden Art Sale
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The inaugural Buffalo-Style Garden Art Sale at the Parkside Lodge in Delaware Park, 84 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo-style garden are eclectic, funky mixes in which found objects and exotic-looking rooftops figure prominently. The Buffalo-Style Garden Art Sale will take place during, and in the footprint of, the Parkside Garden Tour, which includes more than 60 gardens in a beautiful and historic Buffalo neighborhood. In addition to the artist booths, the event will feature the Western New York Hosta Society’s Hosta Show and Judging and “Plant Society Avenue,” a section with members of area garden societies who will be available to answer gardening questions.
Sunday, June 24
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 15th annual Parkside Garden (and Architecture & History) Tour is sponsored by the Parkside Community Association. Pick up maps at the Church of the Good Shephard, 96 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo. There is a $5 suggested donation. There will be a Parkside audio-visual presentation at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and an architecture guided walking tour at noon and 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 24
1 p.m.
The Western New York Hosta Society proudly presents an American Hosta Society Accredited Hosta Show called “An Arts and Crafts Garden”in the Parkside Lodge, Delaware Park, Buffalo. Anyone may enter. Exhibits will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Judging starts at 10:30 a.m. Categories include Individual Cut Leaves, Container Grown Hosta and Container / Trough Arranged for Effect. There are two special classes in the last category: container arranged for effect with a theme of “Stained Glass” and trough garden with a theme of “A Walk in the Garden.” There will also be educational displays and artistic designs featuring hostas—registration for designs is necessary. For more information, contact Dianne Giordano at deg888@verizion.com.
Sunday, June 24
Open Garden Day at Linwood Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy the visual abundance of Linwood Gardens for a day to paint, write, photograph, or simply explore and reflect at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. The cost is $20 per day. Register at least three days ahead of time. For more information, see the Linwood Gardens website.
Sunday, June 24
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 7th annual Lewiston GardenFest will be held along historic Center Street in the Village of Lewiston. The Lewiston GardenFest is part of the Buffalo National Garden Festival. The charming Village of Lewiston will showcase vendor booths from area nurseries, landscapers, garden and outdoor suppliers line a portion of Center Street, which is closed for the event to allow carefree shopping. Enter to win a prize for your favorite potted container of flowers to be judged by the public. There is a free garden walk. Sally Cunningham, author, gardening expert and garden host for WIBV’s Wake Up, will speak at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and Jackie Albarella, gardening expert and garden host for WGRZ TV. will speak at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24
Demonstration: Canning jams and jellies at Lancaster Market
A jams and jellies demonstration will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Saturday, June 23, July 7, 21, August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Saturday, June 23
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series with David Clark, Horticulturist
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Certificate Program is for the serious gardeners, as well as, those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken if desired. (Classes will be repeated in 2013 in the event that you must miss one.) If you’ve ever attended a class that David has taught, you know you’re in for a memorable experience! David has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. Be entertained while you learn! Register with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo online or by calling 716.827.1584 ext. 291. The cost for Garden members is $105 for the series or $20 per class, and for non-members, $130 for series or $25 per class.
Saturday, June 23
Orchid Care Workshop at Arbordale
2 p.m.
You will learn basic orchid care from John Kociela of the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society during this workshop at Arbordale Nurseries, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville. John will instruct on how to grow and maintain the most popular type of orchids including proper pruning, feeding and selection techniques. Free with preregistration. For more info call 688-9125. Like Arbordale on Facebook to keep up to date on events.
Saturday, June 23
National Fairy Day workshops at Mischler’s
10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
In celebration of National Fairy Day, Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses will hold two workshops at 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. Staff will help you design and plant a fairy garden of your own using plants, fairy garden accessories and containers available in their Garden Center. Each workshop will last approximately two hours. The first half of each workshop will consist of an explanation and demonstration by Mischler’s creative staff. The second half will be hands-on as Mischler’s staff assist you with planting your own fairy garden. Reservations and a fee of $20 are required to reserve your spot. The reservation fee includes a 12-inch bowl, potting mix, plants and a fairy figurine. In addition, Mischler’s will offer a 10% discount on any item purchased from their Fairy Nook during the workshop. Bring your child or grandchild to share in this unique gardening experience of fun and fantasy! Space is limited to 15 participants per workshop so make your reservation today by calling Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses at 632-1290.
Saturday, June 23
Volunteer to plant trees and shrubs with Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
9 a.m. to noon
Join volunteers in planting trees and shrubs to create habitat for wildlife and protect water quality along the waterfront. This planting will take place at Forest Lawn, 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo. All tools and equipment are provided. Register on the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper website, email Matt Candeias at mcandeias@bnriverkeeper.org, or call 852-7483, ext. 31.
Saturday, June 23
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KE
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. The cost is $30 per series or $11 per class. Make reservations online or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Thursday through Sunday, June 21-24
Buffalo Citybration is a four-day event that showcases Buffalo’s assets, highlights opportunity and celebrates the city’s many successes. Thursday’s activities include Buffalo Waterfront Photography Contest Exhibit Opening, the Buffalo Shuffle and Twilight Tour of Mansions and other tours. Other activities are: Friday, Sunset Reception at City Hall, Hot Air Balloon Rides and tours; Saturday, Scanvenger Hunt, Floating Cocktail Party and Boat Parade,24 Hour Musical Festival, Hot Air Balloon Rides, The Ride for Roswell 2012, Artists, Authors, and Architects, Buffalo Living Tour and other tours, and Sunday, Festival @ Canal Side, Citybration 5K Race and Fun Run, Cheerios vs Chicken Wing Challenge on the Boardwalk, Buffalo Public School Alumni Reunion, Waterfront Bike Rides, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Artists, Authors, and Architects and tours. Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com will be one of the exhibitors at the Festival @ Canalside, so stop by and say hello!
Monday, June 18
7 p.m.
Sally Cunningham, gardening expert, will present at the Smallwood Garden Club meeting at Forest Elementary School, 250 North
Forest Road, Williamsville, NY. Her topic is “Lessons From Garden Walk Gardens.” Visitors are welcome.
Mondays, June 18, 25
Monday morning adult art classes, Series WD
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Whether you’re a novice or veteran artist, you’ll benefit from the tutelage of Joan Saba at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291. The cost is $54 per series or $15 per class, Non-Members $60 per series/$16 per class.
Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17
Food Bank drop-off at Lancaster Market
Drop off items for the Food Bank at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Sunday, June 17
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Sunday, June 17
Summer workshop at Linwood Gardens: Painting Italian Landscapes
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A workshop on painting Italian landscapes will be held at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. The cost is $125. See the Linwood Gardens website for more information.
Saturday, June 16 to Sunday, August 5
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nature has so much color to offer and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo is going to highlight it! From the front walkway, outdoor perennial shrub garden to the indoor tropical paradise, the Gardens will be bursting with colorful plants and flowers! The cost is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (55+) & students (13+ with ID), $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for members and children under 3.
Saturday, June 16
Homemade strawberry shortcake made with berries harvested from community gardens will be featured at this sale where you can buy local arts and handcrafted objects. See list of vendors. In addition to sales, there will be craft demonstrations on making decorated paper and glass art, local music and “live art” happening throughout the day. The event will be held at The Foundry, a new artisan work space on Buffalo’s East Side, located at 298 Northampton Street. The space is currently in development, but already a woodshop, a glass shop, a carpentry shop, and a local architect are carving out spaces to innovate and create with reclaimed and found materials. The event is sponsored by Net+Positive, a new community organization based on Buffalo’s East Side.
Saturday, June 16
Volunteer to plant trees and shrubs with Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
9 a.m. to noon
Join volunteers in planting trees and shrubs to create habitat for wildlife and protect water quality along the waterfront. This planting will take place at Fontana Boathouse, 1 Rotary Row Buffalo.All tools and equipment are provided. Register on the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper website, email Matt Candeias at mcandeias@bnriverkeeper.org, or call 852-7483, ext. 31.
Saturday, June 16, 23
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KE
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. The cost is $30 per series or $11 per class. Make reservations online or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, June 16
Horticulture II Certificate Series with David Clark, Horticulturist
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
David is back again by popular demand and he promises lots of hands-on learning and of course, fun, in this series of classes. Register with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo online or by calling 716.827.1584 ext. 291. The cost for Garden members is $105 for the series or $20 per class, and for non-members, $130 for series or $25 per class.
Saturday, June 16
Open Garden Day at Linwood Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy the visual abundance of Linwood Gardens for a day to paint, write, photograph, or simply explore and reflect at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. The cost is $20 per day. Register at least three days ahead of time. For more information, see the Linwood Gardens website.
Friday, June 15
Deadline to order in native plant sale
The Western New York Land Conservancy will hold a sale of native plants. An order form with available selections will be coming soon. You order in advance and pick up your plants between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main Street, Amherst. Native plants are those that evolved naturally for particular areas, and thus provide essential and beneficial habitat for butterflies, insects, hummingbirds and other small birds and animals we know and need. They are vigorous and hardy and, once established, require no irrigation or fertilization.Ellen Folts, owner of Amanda’s Garden, a native perennial nursery located in Springwater New York, will be available at the pick-up location Saturday morning, June 23, to answer questions. Ellen has a degree in agricultural and natural resources from SUNY Cobleskill and has worked in the horticultural field for 29+ years. Ellen is a New York State Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional.You can also visit two native plant gardens close to the pick-up location that will be open Saturday, June 23, 9am to 1pm. The first is located at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main Street, Williamsville.The second is a private garden created by longtime Land Conservancy members Eileen Watson & Greg Garten at 373 Reist Street, Williamsville.
Now through June 15
The Garden Center will be open until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through June 15 at Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses, 118 South Forest Rd., Williamsville. It will be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the end of June.
Wednesday, June 13
Joint meeting of Federated Lancaster Garden Club & Bowmansville Garden Club
7 p.m.
The Federated Lancaster Garden Club will conduct a joint meeting with the Bowmansville Garden Club on at St. John’s Lutheran Hall, 55 Pleasant Avenue, Lancaster, New York. The program, “Lessons from Garden Walk Gardens,” will be presented by Sally Cunningham.
Wednesday, June 13
Deadline to register for Federated Lancaster Garden Club’s 80th anniversary commemoration
See details for the event’s listing on July 11
Wednesday, June 13
Youngstown Garden Club meeting
7 p.m.
The Youngstown Garden Club will meet at the First Presbyterian Church, at 100 Church Street, Youngstown, NY. The program will be presented by Carolyn Stanko, Niagara County Community Colllege’s Horiculture Program Coordinator. She will speak about plant selections and landscape design. Ms. Stanko received her MS from Michigan State College and is a Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional.
Tuesday, June 12
Monday, June 11
East Aurora Garden Club meeting
Sandra Barnes, New York State certified landscape professional, will speak on trees for landscaping at the meeting of the East Aurora Garden Club at St. Mathias Church, 374 Main St., East Aurora. She will discuss how last winter’s mild weather coupled with an early spring freeze will affect the trees, what trees you should plant and how you should care for them.
Mondays, June 11, 18, 25
Monday morning adult art classes, Series WD
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Whether you’re a novice or veteran artist, you’ll benefit from the tutelage of Joan Saba at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291. The cost is $54 per series or $15 per class, Non-Members $60 per series/$16 per class.
Saturday, June 9, 23, July 7, 21, August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10
Demonstration: Canning strawberry jam at Lancaster Market
10 a.m.
A strawberry jam demonstration will be held at Lancaster Market, 4913 Transit Rd. near William in Lancaster, across from Target. Hours for the market are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Sunday, June 10
Learn about the landscape and other features of Forest Lawn in tours of the cemetery at 1411 Delaware Ave., Buffalo. A trained volunteer docent will talk about its history, art, architecture, landscape and, of course, many of Forest Lawn’s famous residents – some of whom guests will get to meet along the way! All tours take approximately two hours. Guests can choose to ride in climate-controlled comfort on the Forest Lawn trolley at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. (cost is $25) or they can walk through Forest Lawn’s beautiful grounds on the walking tours at noon and 2 p.m. ($15). Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended for the walking tours. Space on all tours is limited; reservations are required. Call the Forest Lawn office at (716) 885.1600 for reservations. Gift certificates are available.
Saturday, June 9
Perennials Day at Lockwood’s Greenhouses
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the perennials in your garden—and a great lunch too!—will be held at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. Lockwood’s will have fine speakers on a range of perennials topics as well as a catered luncheon. More details to come.
Saturday, June 9
Western New York Bonsai Club meeting
6 p.m.
Saturday, June 9
“Kitchens in Bloom” floral show and plant sale
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In conjunction with the Lewiston Tour of Kitchens, this year, for the first time, the Youngstown Garden Club will present “Kitchens In Bloom,” a show of kitchen-related floral arrangements at the Bistro Restaurant at the Old Fort Inn, 110 Main Street, Youngstown. There will also be a plant sale for the general public and botanical craft demonstrations by members of the Youngstown Garden Club. No ticket is required.
Saturday, June 9
Horticulture 1 Certificate Series with David Clark, Horticulturist
HCP-105 Annuals and Perennials
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Certificate Program is for the serious gardeners, as well as those who just want to know more than gardening basics. To earn the certificate, you must attend all six classes, but individual classes may be taken if desired. (Classes will be repeated in 2013 in the event that you must miss one.) If you’ve ever attended a class that David has taught, you know you’re in for a memorable experience! David has a wealth of knowledge and is able to convey his subject with infectious enthusiasm. Be entertained while you learn! Register with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo online or by calling 716.827.1584 ext. 291. The cost for Garden members is $105 for the series or $20 per class, and for non-members, $130 for series or $25 per class.
Saturday, June 9 CANCELLED
Wildflower hike on the Niagara Escarpment Preserve, Lockport
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join Mary AliceTock for a wildflower hike sponsored by the Western New York Land Conservancy in Eighteen Mile Creek County Park, Hamburg. Walk down into the gorge off of South Creek Road in Hamburg, which leads to the confluence of two branches of Eighteen Mile Creek and is interesting both geologically and botanically. Here hikers can find many late spring/early summer wildflowers. It’s located off of South Creek Road between Route 20 and 62. Bring a lunch & “water sneakers.” Ms. Tock has led walks in a variety of settings from the Adirondack Mountains to the streets of downtown Buffalo and for groups such as the National Wildlife Federation and the Buffalo Museum of Science. She is a past president of the Niagara Frontier Botanical Society. Reservations are required. Please call (716) 687-1225 or email info@wnylc.org for directions and reservations. The hikes are public events and are free of charge.
Saturday, June 9
The Mill Road Project Spring Gala
7 to 10:30 p.m.
A fundraising event to support the Mill Road Scenic Overlook Project in East Aurora will be held at the Roycroft Power House, 39 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. The Friends of Mill Road is a citizens group formed to raise funds to preserve 60 acres of open space on Mill Road in East Aurora. The group has embarked on a $630,000 capital campaign to raise funds to acquire the property, construct a scenic overlook and place a conservation easement on the property to protect it so that future generations can enjoy this unique and beautiful open space. This event will include jazz guitar music by Natural Elements Duo and a silent auction featuring items such as a fly-fishing trip, a balloon ride and a yacht tour of the Buffalo waterfront. There will be light fare and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online, at the Roycroft Inn in East Aurora or from committee members.
Friday, June 8
Deadline to register your garden for Ken-Ton Garden Tour
5 p.m.
All gardeners in the Village of Kenmore and Town of Tonawanda are welcome to open their home garden for public viewing in the 2012 Ken-Ton Garden Tour. This year’s Garden Tour will be held rain or shine on Saturday and Sunday, July 21and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the annual daytime event, gardeners may register for the Saturday Night Lights evening tour, held on Saturday, July 21 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Friday, June 8. Late applications will not be accepted. See registration details here.
Thursday, June 7
Orchard Park Garden Club meeting
Noon
The Orchard Park Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, S. 4369 S.Buffalo St., Orchard Park.Following a business meeting, Alisa Harrison, winner of the Orchard Park Garden Club Marion A. Wilhelm College Scholarship will be the guest speaker. Alisa is studying landscape architecture at the State University of New York School of Environmental Science & Forestry in Syracuse.
Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25
Monday morning adult art classes, Series WD
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Whether you’re a novice or veteran artist, you’ll benefit from the tutelage of Joan Saba at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291. The cost is $54 per series or $15 per class, Non-Members $60 per series/$16 per class.
Sunday, June 3
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Lancaster Market is located at 4913 Transit Road (near William) in Lancaster, NY. In addition to vendors selling plants, vegetables, baked goods and other local products, the market will feature canning demonstrations.
Saturday, June 2
Lancaster Market: canning demonstrations
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Lancaster Market is located at 4913 Transit Road (near William) in Lancaster, NY. In addition to vendors selling plants, vegetables, baked goods and other local products, the market will feature canning demonstrations.
Saturday, June 2, 16, 23
Saturday Art Classes for Kids, Series KE
9-10:30 a.m.
These multi-medium art classes are for kids ages 5-15. Taught by Artist Joan Saba, a product will be complete in each class. Supplies are included. The cost is $30 per series or $11 per class. Make reservations online or call 716.827.1584 ext. 291.
Saturday, June 2
Make a summer planter
10:30 am
Make a summer planter with Mary Gurtler in this workshop at Lockwood’s Greenhouses, 4484 Clark Street, Hamburg. The fee is $35. Sign up online or call the store at (716) 649-4684 to reserve your spot.
Saturday, June 2
Horticulture II Certificate Series with David Clark, Horticulturist
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
David is back again by popular demand and he promises lots of hands-on learning and of course, fun, in this series of classes. Register with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo online or by calling 716.827.1584 ext. 291. The cost for Garden members is $105 for the series or $20 per class, and for non-members, $130 for series or $25 per class.
Saturday, June 2
Orientation for volunteers for Buffalo in Bloom
9:30 a.m. (registration at 9 a.m.)
An orientation for volunteers for Buffalo in Bloom will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 695 Elmwood Ave. (at West Ferry St.), Buffalo. For Buffalo in Bloom, volunteer scouts, working in a team of two to four people, are assigned a several-block section of the City of Buffalo. They scout their area between July 1 and 22 looking for “bloom-worthy” front yards. You don’t have to live in the City of Buffalo to volunteer.
Saturday, June 2
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Alden Farmers Market is located in the Alden Village Plaza, 13119 Broadway (Rte. 20), Alden, next to the Tractor Supply Store. In addition to selling plants, vegetables and crafts, the market offers special events. This week the Niagara Frontier Fiddle Club will perform.
Saturday, June 2
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The annual Herb and Plant Sale sponsored by Friends of Kenan Herb Club will be held at the Kenan House Gardens at the Kenan Center, 433 Locust St., Lockport. There is no admission charge for this event, which coincides with 100 American Craftsmen. An extensive variety of common and unusual herbs and other plants will be featured, along with free samplings of herbal recipes. Garden-related items will also be sold. Because some Herb Club members are Master Gardeners, you can also bring your inquiries or samples of plants you have questions about. Friends of Kenan Herb Club meets regularly and tends to the Kenan Gardens. Membership information will be available.
Saturday, June 2
Grand opening of Unity Peace Park labyrinth
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Featured in a recent article, the labyrinth in Unity Peace Park at Unity Church, 1243 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, will hold a grand opening.The guest speaker is Sam Richardson of North Carolina, who has 14 years experience dousing for and creating labyrinths along the East Coast. He will share some of the fascinating history of labyrinths, their stylistic differences and global significance.
Friday, June 1
Deadline to enter your garden on Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk
The Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk showcases the neighborhoods surrounding the University at Buffalo South Campus, including University Heights, Buffalo, Eggertsville and Amherst. If you would like to share your garden on the garden walk, register by June 1.
Thursday and Friday, May 31 and June 1
Summer workshop at Linwood Gardens: Late Day Painting
3 to 8 p.m.
Set up during the late day sun and observe the lengthening shadows and subtle shifts in color during these long days of summertime at at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. From the beautiful vistas at Linwood, participants will create expressive compositions. Learn to edit, crop, and simplify forms while experimenting with color combinations. You need an outdoor painting rig and acrylics or oils. A detailed materials list is provided upon registration. The cost is $125. The registration deadline is Wednesday, May 24.
Thursday, May 31 to Wednesday, June 6
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day, $7 Adults, $6 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $4 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free!
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo will be offering free mini tours from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.! Visit your local museums during this state-wide Museum Week!
Now
Sale at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping
Impatiens flats of 48 are on sale for $10.99 at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville. They’re grown in Niagara and arrive fresh daily. Click here for coupons.
Sunday, May 27
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Lancaster Market is located at 4913 Transit Road (near William) in Lancaster, NY. In addition to vendors selling plants, vegetables, baked goods and other local products, the market will feature a blood drive by Upstate New York Transplant Services.
Saturday, May 26, June 9, 23, July 7, 21, August 4, 18, September 1, 15, 29
Master Gardeners of Erie County test soil and answer questions
Master Gardeners will be at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo to answer gardening questions. Bring your soil to test! Soil testing will be done while you wait. For a small fee of $5, you may bring up to three different samples. Soil remediation strategies will be suggested based on the findings. Proceeds from the soil testing benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Erie County. Please call 827.1584 ext. 291 for information on how to take your soil samples.
Saturday, May 26
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Alden Farmers Market is located in the Alden Village Plaza, 13119 Broadway (Rte. 20), Alden, next to the Tractor Supply Store. In addition to selling plants, vegetables and crafts, the market offers special events. This week there will be soil testing and questions & answers with Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension, as well as crafts. Connie Oswald Stofko, publisher of Buffalo-NiagaraGardening.com will also be there, so stop by to say hello.
Saturday and Sunday, May 26 & 27
Summer workshop at Linwood Gardens: Early birds and tree peonies
7:30 to 9 a.m.
Join ornithologist Celia Lewis on a morning bird walk through the fields, woods and gardens at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, Pavilion, NY 14525. Look for bobolinks in the field, wood thrushes in the woods and northern orioles among the peonies. Afterward, enjoy coffee and muffins and take a stroll through the gardens while the blossoms unfold, before the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers opens for the day. Wear appropriate footwear and bring binoculars if possible. The cost is $20. The deadline to register is Friday, May 25.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 26, 27 & 28
Tree Peony Festival of Flowers
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Tree Peony Festival of Flowers will be held at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Rd., Pavilion, NY 14525 (35 miles southwest of Rochester). The historic gardens feature a distinguished collection of tree peonies. Each spring when the tree peonies are in bloom, Linwood celebrates this special event with the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers. (The dates for the festival were revised this year due to the early spring weather.) Linwood Gardens is listed on the National and The New York State Register of Historic Places. Linwood Gardens is a not-for-profit organization. The suggested contribution for the festival is $8 to be used for garden preservation. A guided tour is $10. Linwood Gardens is a private residence and open to the public only for the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers, Summer Workshops, and the Open Garden Day participants.
Saturday, May 26
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Lancaster Market is located at 4913 Transit Road (near William) in Lancaster, NY. In addition to vendors selling plants, vegetables, baked goods and other local products, the market will feature a blood drive by Upstate New York Transplant Services.
Saturday, May 26
Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out
The Master Gardeners’ plant sale will be held at 1071 Amherst Street (between Delevan and Colvin), Buffalo, NY 14216. There will be a choice selection of sun and shade perennials, natives, herbs, annuals, shrubs, and vines direct from the gardens of Erie County Master Gardeners. You can get great plants at great prices. The sale benefits the Master Gardener program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County.
Saturday, May 26
Plant sale by the Federated Lancaster Garden Club
9 a.m. until sold out
In combination with Lancaster Farmers Market, the Federated Lancaster Garden Club will have its annual plant sale at the Lancaster Bowling Lanes parking lot, 5319 Transit Road, Lancaster, New York. Beautiful perennials, annuals and garden items will be available to the public.
Saturday, May 26
East Aurora Garden Club plant sale
9 a.m. to noon
The East Aurora Garden Club will hold a plant sale in the old Ames Plaza on Grey St., East Aurora.
Friday, May 25
Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Master Gardeners’ plant sale will be held at 1071 Amherst Street (between Delevan and Colvin), Buffalo, NY 14216. There will be a choice selection of sun and shade perennials, natives, herbs, annuals, shrubs, and vines direct from the gardens of Erie County Master Gardeners. You can get great plants at great prices. The sale benefits the Master Gardener program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County.
Friday, May 25
Deadline to register for summer workshop: Early birds and tree peonies
See details at entry for May 26 and 27
Wednesday, May 23
Small standard flower show presented by Amherst Garden Club
1 to 4 p.m.
“Celebrate Spring,” a small standard flower show, will be presented by the Amherst Garden Club in the Community Room of St. John Lutheran Churh, 6540 Main Street, Williamsville, NY. The event is free and open to the public. The Amherst Garden Club was federated in 1933 and is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Atlantic Region, Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc., District VIII, Erie Section IV.
Wednesday, May 23
Alden Garden Club annual plant auction
6 p.m.
The Alden Garden Club will hold its annual plant in the Alden Community Center, 13116 Main St., Alden NY 14004. The live auction will include perennials grown by the club members, beautiful annuals and perennials from local nurseries, fun garden accessories and handmade wheelbarrows and bird feeders decorated by club members. Refreshments will be served. The event will take place rain or shine. The auction benefits the club’s scholarship fund for two Alden students.
Monday, May 21
7 p.m.
The Smallwood Garden Garden Club will meet in the cafeteria of Forest Road Elementary School, 250 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY 14221. Linda Blyth will give a presentation on “Planting for
Season-long Interest” and show pictures of her beautiful Tonawanda garden. Guests are welcome.
Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20
The Great Plant Sale open to the public
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Don’t miss the Greatest Plant Sale of the year in the new Administration Building at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Highlights include hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, ornamental trees & shrubs, rare and unusual plants, deer resistant plants & flowers, native plants, tropical plants, Japanese maples, herbs and more.
Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bonsai masters and novices display their prized trees at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Do not miss this once-a-year-opportunity to see these meticulously manicured trees all in one place. This event is brought to you by the Buffalo Bonsai Society and the Botanical Gardens. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 seniors (55+) and students (13+ with ID), $5 for children ages 3-12, and free for members and kids under 3.
Saturday, May 19
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Alden Farmers Market is located in the Alden Village Plaza, 13119 Broadway (Rte. 20), Alden, next to the Tractor Supply Store. In addition to selling plants, vegetables and crafts, the market offers special events. This week there will be a llama shearing, demonstrations & crafts, and a bottle drive.
Saturday, May 19
Smallwood Garden Club annual plant sale
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Smallwood Garden Club will hold its annual plant in the parking lot of Evanstown Plaza on Evans Street in Williamsville, just south of Sheridan Drive. The sale includes geraniums, flats of annuals and a large variety of perennials at great prices.
Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20 and 26, 27 & 28
Tree Peony Festival of Flowers
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Tree Peony Festival of Flowers will be held at Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Rd., Pavilion, NY 14525 (35 miles southwest of Rochester). The historic gardens feature a distinguished collection of tree peonies. Each spring when the tree peonies are in bloom, Linwood celebrates this special event with the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers. (The dates for the festival were revised this year due to the early spring weather.) Linwood Gardens is listed on the National and The New York State Register of Historic Places. Linwood Gardens is a not-for-profit organization. The suggested contribution for the festival is $8 to be used for garden preservation. A guided tour is $10. Linwood Gardens is a private residence and open to the public only for the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers, Summer Workshops, and the Open Garden Day participants.
Sunday, May 20
The Great Plant Sale open to the public
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., *In the new Administration Building
Don’t miss the Greatest Plant Sale of the year in the new Administration Building at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Highlights include hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, ornamental trees & shrubs, rare and unusual plants, deer resistant plants & flowers, native plants, tropical plants, Japanese maples, herbs and more.
Sunday, May 20
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – $9 Adults, $8 Seniors (55+) & Students (13+ with ID), $5 Kids 3-12, Members and kids under 3 are always Free!
Bonsai masters and novices display their prized trees at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Do not miss this once a year opportunity to see these meticulously manicured trees all in one place. This event is brought to you by The Buffalo Bonsai Society and the Gardens.
Saturday, May 19
Customer Appreciation Day at Heimiller Greenhouses
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wine tasting, caricatures, face painting, magic shows, crafts for kids and ice cream will be part of Customer Appreciation Day at Heimiller Greenhouses, 3038 Ewings Road, Newfane, NY 14108. There will be plant specials, too. Click here for a coupon for a free 4.5-inch specialty annual with a $20 purchase (good while supplies last).
Saturday, May 19
11 a.m.
This is the class you need before you dig the hole! Pond Building 101 will be held at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville. Proper planning is essential in owning a low-maintenance water garden. The class will cover site and product selection with many time-saving tips. Master pond builder Jeff Salmon will share years of experience. The class is free with preregistration. To register, email info@arbordale.com or call 688-9125.
Saturday, May 19
Garden Faire
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This event, sponsored by the Silver Creek-Hanover Garden Club, will take place at the Silver Creek gazebo and park, Main and Central, Silver Creek. It will include a plant sale, garden book sale, bird houses, feeders and garden deco. Educational speakers will give presentations on various garden topics all day. There will also be garden vendors, information booths, free print-outs, kids’ projects and face painting. There will be a drawing for a food gift basket and a 50-50 raffle.
Saturday, May 19
Wildflower hike on the Niagara Escarpment Preserve, Lockport
Noon to 2 p.m.
Join Jason Sorens for a walk sponsored by the Western New York Land Conservancy at the conservancy’s first protected property on the Niagara Escarpment Preserve. Bordering Leete Road in Lockport, the 36-acre property contains several unique woodland plants and ten acres of restored grassland habitat. The escarpment is a unique geological formation is often associated with unusual plants and ecological communities and is responsible for the specific weather, soil conditions, and hydrology that define Niagara County’s heritage and economy. The escarpment is responsible for the dramatic beauty of Niagara Falls, contributed to signature rises and ravines of the Underground Railroad, and enabled the intricate lock system of the Erie Canal. Jason Sorens, a professor and amateur naturalist, landscaped his backyard with a native plants meadow (viewable on the conservancy’s Natural Gardens & Backyard Habitat Tours July 8). He volunteers with the Western New York Land Conservancy to protect native habitats for our birds, insects and wildflowers. Reservations are required. Please call (716) 687-1225 or email info@wnylc.org for directions and reservations. The hikes are public events and are free of charge.
Saturday, May 19
Village of Williamsville’s Second Annual Parks Day
9 a.m. to noon
The Village Parks and Beautification Committees invite residents to get together for a few hours of improving the village’s parks and meeting your neighbors during the Village of Williamsville’s Second Annual Parks Day. Meet at the gazebo in South Long Park, at the gazebo in Garrison Park, or at the pavilion in Island Park to assist with small projects that will include spring clean-up, planting flowers and trees, and painting. Bring your shovel and gloves. There will be crew leaders at each park to direct all volunteers. A potluck picnic will follow. Please bring a dish to share and your own drinks. The event will be held rain or shine. For more info, please contact Nancy Locke at 238-0901 or nancyaroundtheworld@yahoo.com
Friday, May 18
The Great Plant Sale for Members and Volunteers Only
4 to 7 p.m., Members and Volunteers Only!
(Open to the Public May 19-20 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Don’t miss the Greatest Plant Sale of the year in the new Administration Building at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Highlights include hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, ornamental trees & shrubs, rare and unusual plants, deer resistant plants & flowers, native plants, tropical plants, Japanese maples, herbs and more.
Thursday, May 17
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Garden Members $45, Non-Members $50
Diana Traver of Exotic Gemmery will teach you how to create a pendent of your own as part of the Make-it, Take-it Workshop offered by the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo! A cabochon (from the French word caboche or head), is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to faceted. Chain not included. Call 827.1584 ext. 291 for more information.
Wednesday, May 16
Ladies Night Wines & Vines at Arbordale
5 to 8 p.m.
Ladies Night Wines & Vines will be held at Arbordale Nurseries and Landscaping, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville. There will be three hours of exclusive specials with wine tastings from a selection of wineries. You can chat about wines with wine expert Louis Mulone of Lexi’s and Addy’s Fine Wines. Non-wine enthusiasts can sample flavored whip creams and specialty vodkas. To hear about updates, like Arbordale on Facebook.
Wednesday, May 16
Perennial plant sale and auction by the Garden Friends of Clarence
Sale from noon to 6 p.m., auction at 6:30 p.m.
The Garden Friends of Clarence will have its legendary perennial plant sale and auction at the Clarence Town Park Large Pavilion, 10405 Main St., Clarence NY. The plant sale is from noon – 6 p.m. followed by the auction at 6:30 p.m. There will be several varieties of plants, including some rare and unusual items from the members’ gardens. Master gardeners will be on hand to do soil testing from noon-6 p.m., so bring your soil sample to the sale. The public is welcome to attend. For more information please email gardenfriendsofclarence@hotmail.com.
Wednesday through Monday, May 16-20
2012 National Garden Clubs Convention in Buffalo
The Federated Garden Clubs of New York State and 8th District Federated Garden Clubs are hosting this national convention in the newly renovated Adams Mark Hotel, 120 Church St . Buffalo, NY 14202. The convention is open to all; you don’t have to be a member of a garden club to attend. Information on registration and events is posted at www.gardenclubsofwny.com. The convention will include Annual National Garden Club meetings; Mike Shadrack, horticulture luncheon speaker, Ricardo Costa, internationally known floral designer from Brazil for evening program; seminars, and a National Flower Show themed for New York State.
Tuesday, May 15
African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Western New York meeting
7:30 p.m.
The African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Western New York will meet at the Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Bldg., 40 Embry Place, Lancaster.
Tuesday, May 15
Deadline to have your garden on Garden Walk Buffalo
Garden Walk Buffalo will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29. Share your garden and show your pride in your neighborhoods and city. If you’d like your garden to be on the walk, find out more and apply here.
Tuesday through Sunday, May 15 to 20
Explore the Wonders, Buffalo/Niagara 2012
The 83rd national convention of the National Garden Clubs Inc., called Explore the Wonders, Buffalo/Niagara 2012, will be held in Buffalo. The deadline to register without a financial penalty is April 15. You don’t have to be a garden club member to attend. Read more about the event.
Tuesday, May 15
Deadline to enter your photo in National Public Gardens Day Photo Contest
Enter photos of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens for a chance to win $500 and other prizes in the National Public Gardens Day Photo Contest. All photos must be taken between May 1 and May 15, 2012. See rules.
Monday, May 14
Monday morning adult art classes, Series WC
8:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Whether you’re a novice or veteran artist, you’ll benefit from the tutelage of Joan Saba at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. For a suggested list of supplies, call 827.1584 ext. 291. The cost is $54 per series or $15 per class, Non-Members $60 per series/$16 per class.
Monday, May 14
East Aurora Garden Club meeting
Noon
The East Aurora Garden Club will meet at St. Matthias Church,374 Main St., East Aurora. Sally Cunningham, author and columnist, will speak on “Great Garden Companions.”
Saturday, May 12
Holland Garden Club Annual Standard Flower Show
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Holland Garden Club Annual Standard Flower Show will be held during the Holland Tulip Festival at the Brink Memorial Community Center, Legion Drive, Holland, NY. (Avoid traveling to or from the show during the parade, which will be held at 2 p.m.)
Saturday, May 12
“Keeping the Green Away”: A pond primer
11 a.m.
Arbordale experts will take the mystery out of keeping your pond clear during this seminar at Arbordale, 480 Dodge Road, Getzville. Discussions will include new treatments, aeration’s role in healthy water and more. The class is free with preregistration. To register, email info@arbordale.com or call 688-9125.
Saturday, May 12
Flower market fundraiser for youth group of St. Luke Lutheran Church
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The youth group of St. Luke Lutheran Church will hold a flower market fundraiser at the church, 900 Maryvale Dr., corner of Union Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors. The market will include hanging baskets, geraniums, butterfly plants, begonias, flats, perennials, vegetables and more. If you’re looking for something special or have questions, you can email Greg Tedesco at birdgt4@aol.com. Ten percent of the proceeds will be tithed to the church’s community garden project, which helps supplement clients to the food pantry with fresh-grown vegetables and herbs.
Saturday, May 12