BUFFALO
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
African Violet & Gesneriad Society of WNY meets the third Tuesday of the month, September–August, at 7 p.m., Greenfield Health & Rehab Facility, 5949 Broadway, Lancaster. av*****@gm***.com .
Alden Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at 7 p.m., Alden Community Center, West Main St., Alden. New members and guests welcome. Plant sale each May. 716-937-7924.
Amana Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month (except January) at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca. Visitors welcome. 716-844-8543, si*****@ao*.com .
Amherst Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (except December, March, July, and August) at 10 a.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Main St., Williamsville. New members and guests welcome. 716-836-5397.
Bowmansville Garden Club meets the first Monday of the month (except June, July, August, and December) at 7 p.m., Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main St., Bowmansville. New members and guests welcome. For more information, 716-361-8325.
Buffalo Area Daylily Society. East Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St., East Aurora. The society is a friendly group who get together to enjoy daylilies. Plant Sales in August. Open gardens, June–August. Facebook.
Buffalo Bonsai Society meets every second Saturday at 1 p.m. at ECC North Campus, STEM Bldg., 6205 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Picnic/Auction; 9/14, (Rochester, NY) Penjing Bonsai; 10/12, Mark Arpag; 11/9, Suiseki with Sean Smith. buffalobonsaisociety.com.
East Aurora Garden Club meets at noon on the second Monday of each month, except January. The clubs meets at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 E. Main St., East Aurora, NY (just west of the 400 Expressway exit). The club’s objective is to stimulate, create interest, and promote education on horticulture, the art of gardening, flower arranging, and environmental conservation; and to promote the beautification of surrounding areas. For more information about the club or membership call 716- 912-1589.
Federated Garden Clubs NYS–District 8. Nancy Kalieta is the director; na*******@ao*.com . gardenclubsofwny.com.
Forest Stream Garden Club meets the third Thursday of the month (September–May) at 7 p.m., Presbyterian Village, 214 Village Park Dr., Williamsville and other locations. Summer garden teas and tours available. Ongoing projects include beautification of the Williamsville Meeting House, garden therapy at a local nursing home, youth gardening, and Victorian Christmas decorating. ei******@ma*****.com .
Friends of Kenan Herb Club meets the third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Taylor Theater. New members are always welcome. kenancenter.org/herb-club.
Garden Club of the Tonawanda meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Tonawanda City Hall, Community Room. Facebook.
Garden Friends of Clarence meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., September– June, Town Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main St., Clarence. ga*********************@ho*****.com .
Gardens Buffalo Niagara open gardens on Thursdays and Fridays in July starts Thursday, July 11. Explore the beauty of gardens spread out in Erie and Niagara counties. Visit gardensbuffaloniagara.com/ open-gardens-buffalo for more details and location information.
Hamburg Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 10 a.m. at the VFW Post 1419, 2985 Lakeview Rd, Hamburg, NY. Events include a June plant sale and July and August field trips. New members and guests are welcome. Contact lo*********@gm***.com .
Kenmore Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month (except July, August, and December) at 10 a.m., Kenmore United Methodist Church, 32 Landers Rd., Kenmore. Activities include guest speakers, floral designs, and community service. New members and guests are welcome. so*******@ao*.com .
Ken-Sheriton Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of the month (except January) at 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 576 Delaware Rd. Kenmore. Monthly programs, artistic design, and horticulture displays. New members and guests welcome. 716- 833-8799, ds********@gm***.com .
Lancaster Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month (except January, July, and August) at 7 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 55 Pleasant Ave., Lancaster. All are welcome. Facebook.
Lewiston Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of the month. See website for meeting information, lewistongardenfest.com/garden-club.html or contact at PO Box 32, Lewiston, NY 14092.
Niagara Frontier Botanical Society meets the second Tuesday of the month September through May at 7:30 p.m. (except April) at the Harlem Rd. Community Center, 4255 Harlem Rd., Amherst. Entrance is on the north side of the building. Meetings are open to the public.
Niagara Frontier Orchid Society (NFOS) meets the first Tuesday following the first Sunday (dates sometimes vary due to holidays, etc.), September– June, Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. niagarafrontierorchids.org.
Orchard Park Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month (except July and December) at 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4536 South Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Contact Diana Szczepanski at 716- 674-8970 for membership information. Guests are always welcome.
Ransomville Garden Club meets the third Wednesday or Saturday of the month at 5:45 p.m., Ransomville Community Library, 3733 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville. Meetings are open to all. Activities include community gardening projects, educational presentations, and June plant sale. bbonnie2313@ gmail.com.
Silver Creek-Hanover Garden Club meets the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m., Silver Creek Senior Center, 1823 Lake Rd. (Rte. 5), Silver Creek.
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South Towns Gardeners meets the second Friday of the month (except January) at 9:30 a.m., West Seneca Senior Center. New members welcome.
Springville Concord Garden Club meets the second Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Dr., Springville, NY 14141. Meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of gardening and related topics. Annual July Garden Walk. Guests are welcome.
Town and Country Garden Club of LeRoy meets the second Wednesday of the month (except February) at 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 7 Clay St., LeRoy 14482. Prospective members and guests are welcome. Contact: le***************@gm***.com . Facebook: facebook.com/GardenClubLeRoyNY.
Town and Country Garden Club of Williamsville generally meets the second Thursday of the month from 2–4 p.m. at the Ransom Oaks Community Club House, 101 Ransom Oaks Dr., East Amherst. Some meetings are held off site for garden tours and special events. The club maintains a garden at the Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Rd. Membership brochures with program information are available in the library. For information, contact La*******@ro********.com .
Tropical Fish Society of Erie County meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Lake Erie Italian Club, 3200 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, NY 14218. tropical-fish-club-of-erie-county.com
Western New York Herb Study Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo. Facebook.
Western New York Honey Producers, Inc. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County, 21 South Grove St., East Aurora. wnyhpa.org.
Western New York Hosta Society. The WNYHS was formed to encourage members to appreciate hostas and to provide them with access to quality new varieties. The group meets three times a year at the East Aurora Senior Center, 101 King St., East Aurora NY 14052. wnyhosta.com.
Western New York Hosta Society Breakfast Meetings are friendly get-togethers the first Saturday (winter months only) at 10 a.m., Forestview Restaurant, Depew, wnyhosta.com.
Western New York Iris Society meets at the Julia B Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY at 1:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.
Western New York Rose Society meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. St. Stephens-Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville. Check the Facebook page or website for meeting content, wnyrosesociety.net.
Youngstown Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St., Youngstown. Facebook.
FREQUENT HOSTS
BECBG: Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, NY 14218. 716/827-1584; buffalogardens.com.
REIN: Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY 14043. 716-683- 5959; reinsteinwoods.org.
F- Indicates activities especially appropriate for children and families.
CLASSES / EVENTS
September 6: Fall Welcome Walk, 10 a.m. As autumn approaches, enjoy a stroll through the woods to see what animals and plants are up to at this time of year. No registration required. REIN
September 10 & October 8: Senior Stroll, 10 a.m. Seniors can experience nature at their own pace and enjoy a leisurely hour-long guided walk through the woods. For adults only. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
September 13: Summer’s End, Fall’s Beginning, 10 a.m. Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall during a walk in the woods. Explore the changes taking place in the forests and ponds as the weather gets colder and the leaves start to turn. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
F September 16: Turtle Time for Tots, 4:30 p.m. Bring your little ones to explore the amazing world of turtles for an hour, with the help of our three educational turtles. For children ages 4–10. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
F September 20: 25th Annual Fall Festival, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Kick off the fall season by spending a day in the woods. Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities, crafts for kids, live animals, food, live music, and more. Call 716-683-5959 or visit reinsteinwoods.org for more information. No registration required. REIN
October 4: Wildlife Day: Birds! This is a day full of walks and talks that celebrate birds. People new to birding can learn the basic birding skills like how to use binoculars, while experienced birders can enjoy a walk or talk with knowledgable folks. All will learn how to help the feathered friends we enjoy at Reinstein Woods and enjoy a free cup of Birds & Beans Coffee. For the schedule and registration, visit reinsteinwoods.org. REIN
October 11: Autumn Walk and Craft, 1:00 p.m. The leaves are changing and the mushrooms are out. This is a guided walk to gather inspiration and recreate the fall colors with an air-dry clay project. For adults only. $5 fee/free for Friends members. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
F October 11: Linocut Leaves, 1–4 p.m. Create linocut prints using fall foliage. BECBG
October 15: National Mushroom Day Walk, 1:30 p.m. Marvel at mushrooms on this walk through the woods. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
October 18: Autumn Colors, 10 a.m. Fall foliage is a blaze of color, from vibrant oranges and reds to subtle yellows. Enjoy the beauty of autumn on this guided walk and identify trees in the fall. For adults and children ages ten and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
F October 23: Watercolor Carnivorous Plants, 6–8:30 p.m. Beginner-friendly watercolor workshop. BECBG
SAVE THE DATE…
November 1: Crafting Cordage, 10 a.m. This class teaches students how to identify and harvest dogbane for cordage in a hands-on workshop celebrating Haudenosaunee ethnobotany – the study of how plants have been traditionally used for food, medicine, and other purposes. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
November 8: Fabulous Fungi, 112 a.m. A mushroom enthusiast leads this beginner-friendly walk and attempt to identify as many mushrooms as possible. For ages 12 and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
November 15: Owls of Reinstein Woods, 7 p.m. Learn about the owls that live in the woods during a nighttime adventure in search of these nocturnal birds. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
ITHACA
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
Adirondack Chapter, North American Rock Garden Society (ACNARGS) Meetings are open to all. Check the current newsletter on the website for meeting location: acnargs.org or Facebook.com/acnargs.
Auraca Herbarists, an herb study group, usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at noon, Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca. Brown bag lunch at noon followed by the program. and herb of the month. Field trips during the growing season. All are welcome. Contact: Pat Curran, pc**@co*****.edu .
Elmira Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month, April–December, at 6 p.m., 426 Fulton St., Elmira. Annual plant sale, workshops, monthly meetings, local garden tours and community gardening services. Karen Coletta, 607-731-8320, Facebook.
Finger Lakes Native Plant Society meetings are usually on the third Tuesday of the month September to May. They are an organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation of native flora and hold free public field trips, free indoor programs, and provide members a newsletter, seed exchange, native plant sale, and a December celebration of native plants. flnps.org, in**@fl***.org .
Windsor NY Garden Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 10 a.m., members’ homes or Windsor Community House, 107 Main St., Windsor. windsorgardengroup.suerambo.com.
ROCHESTER
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
7th District Federated Garden Clubs New York State, Inc. meets the first Wednesday of the month. 7thdistrictfgcnys.org.
African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Rochester meets the first Thursday of the month September– November and March–May, 7–9 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4301 Mt. Read Blvd., Rochester, NY 14616. December and June meetings are social events TBD location. Contacts: Douglas Burdick, 585-313-8674, db******@ms*.com . Barb Festenstein, 585-461-1673, ba*************@ao*.com .
Bloomfield Garden Club meets the third Thursday of the month at 11:45 a.m., Veterans Park, 6910 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield. Visitors and prospective new members welcome. Marlene Moran, 585-924-8035, Facebook.
Bonsai Society of Upstate New York meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Brighton Town Park Lodge, Buckland Park, 1341 Westfall Rd., Rochester. 585-334-2595, Facebook, bonsaisocietyofupstateny.org.
Canandaigua Botanical Society meets for in-person botanical events. See website for event schedule. canandaiguabotanicalsociety.blogspot.com
Color Pittsford Green meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 6:45–7:45 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome. colorpittsfordgreen.org
Conesus Lake Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of the month (April–December) at 7 p.m., Chip Holt Nature Center, Vitale Park, Lakeville. Welcoming new members. Contact Dottie Connelly, 585-703-1748.
Country Gardeners of Webster This club is for those who like to dig in the dirt, smell the roses, learn about the birds and bees, take a walk in the park, eat, drink, and be merry, or live in Webster. They meet the second Monday of the month. Contact Elaine at 585-350-8270 to try this fun-loving club out.
Creative Gardeners of Penfield meets the second Monday of the month (except July and August) at 9:15 a.m., Penfield United Methodist Church, 1795 Baird Rd., Penfield. Visitors welcome. Contact 585- 385-2065 or 09*******@gm***.com if interested in attending a meeting.
Fairport Garden Club meets the third Thursday evening of the month (except January, February, March, and August) in members’ homes or in the Perinton Ambulance building. Educational topics are presented through speakers, workshops, local tours, and community gardening i.e., Planter at Johanna Perrin School. fa********@gm***.com , fairportgardenclub.com.
Finger Lakes Daylily Society members garden in west-central NY, covering an area from Batavia to Syracuse and the Southern Tier. Meetings are held in Rochester or the Canandaigua area. There are generally four regular Saturday meetings held in February, March, May, and September. Visitors and prospective new members are welcome to attend. Contact Deb Lawrence for information, bi******@ya***.com .
Friends of Ellwanger Garden meet all season long on Tuesday mornings. To volunteer at the garden, please contact Cindy Boyer at 585-546-7029, x12 or cb****@la*************.org .
Garden Club of Brockport meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., Jubilee Church, 3565 Lake Rd., Brockport. Visitors can learn gardening tips from knowledgeable speakers, make garden ornaments through hands-on classes, and explore beautiful local gardens. For more info please email ga*********************@gm***.com .
Garden Club of Mendon meets the third Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Mendon Community Center, 167 North Main St., Honeoye Falls. Members work on community gardens and gather new ideas in a casual, social environment. 585-624-8182, jo**********@gm***.com .
Garden Path of Penfield meets the third Wednesday of the month, September–May at 7 p.m., Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Rd., Penfield. Members enjoy all aspects of gardening, new members welcome. ga******************@gm***.com .
Gates Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month (except July and August) at 6:30 p.m., Gates Town Annex, 1605 Buffalo Rd., Rochester. New members and guests welcome. 585-247-1248, sc****@ya***.com .
Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS) meets the first Monday following the first Sunday of the month. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the JCC on Edgewood Dr in Brighton. Please see the website for information, geneseeorchid.org.
Genesee Valley Hosta Society meets the second Thursday of the month, April–October, at Eli Fagan American Legion Post, 260 Middle Rd., Henrietta. 585-889-7678, se*******@fr*********.net , geneseevalleyhosta.com.
Greater Rochester Iris Society (GRIS) is an affiliate of the American Iris Society, meets on a Sunday during the months of March, April, September, and October at 2 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall, 11 Episcopal Ave., Honeoye Falls, NY. Public welcome. Plant Sales, guest speakers or location visits, Volunteer Opportunities. Honeoye Falls, NY. 585-266-0302, th**********@ma*.com .
Greater Rochester Perennial Society (GRPS) meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 1200 South Winton Rd., Rochester, except in summer when it tours members’ gardens. Lectures are held virtually, and garden tours are being scheduled. See website or Facebook for updates. cap704@ frontiernet.net, rochesterperennial.com, facebook.com/GreaterRochesterPerennialSociety.
Greater Rochester Rose Society meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. on Zoom January, February, and March Email j.*******@gm***.com for meeting link. Questions: 585-694-8430. Facebook: Greater Rochester Rose Society.
Henrietta Garden Club meets the second Wednesday each month (except May-August and December) at 6:30 p.m. A presenter will speak on a gardening related subject at 7:15 p.m. Guests and nonresidents are welcome. Handicap accessible. Call 585-442-8634. Lower level of the Henrietta Town Hall, 475 Calkins Rd., Henrietta. sites.google.com/site/henriettagardenclub. Facebook page. he*****************@gm***.com .
Hilton Garden Club Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month from February-December. At the Hilton Baptist Church, 50 Lake Ave from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are offsite in July and August. Facebook: The Hilton Garden Club.
Holley Garden Club meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., Holley Presbyterian Church. 585-638-6973.
Hubbard Springs Garden Club of Chili meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Chili Community Center, 3237 Chili Ave., Rochester. dt******@ro*******.com
Ikebana International Rochester Chapter 53 meets on zoom February to April at 10 a.m. the third Thursday of each month. Beginning in April, meetings are in-person. There are no meetings in December and January. Attendees will participate in an ikebana workshop, enjoy fellowship with your own brown-bag lunch, and have a short culture program following lunch. Ikebana International is a non-profit cultural organization whose objective is to stimulate and perpetuate the study of ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arranging) and related arts throughout the world. In-person meetings are at First Baptist Church, Hubbell Hall, 175 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester. rochesterikebana@ gmail.com, ikebanarochester.org. Visitors can view the chapter’s ikebana exhibit at the Greater Rochester Orchid Society show March 27–30, Fri. 1–4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m, Sun 10 a.m–4p.m. Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Eisenhart Auditorium, 657 East Ave., Rochester.
Kendall Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., Kendall Town Hall. 585-370-8964.
Klemwood Garden Club of Webster meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. (except January and February) in members’ homes or local libraries. Accepting new members. 585-671-1961.
Lakeview Garden Club (Greece) meets the second Wednesday of the month (except January and February) at 7 p.m., meeting location varies depending on activity. Meetings may include a speaker, project or visits to local garden-related sites. New members always welcome. Contact, Darlene Markham, dm******@ro*******.com .
Newark Garden Club meets the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m., Park Presbyterian Church, Newark. Guests are welcome.
Pittsford Garden Club Pittsford Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Spiegel Center on Lincoln Ave. in the Village of Pittsford. The club usually meets in Room 18, but visitors should confirm at the front desk. New members are always welcomed. Annual plant sale on the third Saturday in May, parking lot behind the library. pi*****************@gm***.com
Rochester Dahlia Society meets the second Saturday of the month (except August and September) at 12:30 p.m., Trinity Reformed Church, 909 Landing Rd. North, Rochester. Visitors welcome. See website for up-to-date information concerning meetings and shows. 585-865-2291, Facebook, rochesterdahlias.org.
Rochester Herb Society meets the first Tuesday of each month (excluding January, February, and July) at noon, Pittsford Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave., Pittsford, NY. Summer garden tours and day trips. New members welcome. rocherbsociety.com.
Rochester Permaculture Center meets monthly to discuss topics such as edible landscapes, gardening, farming, renewable energy, green building, rainwater harvesting, composting, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, green living, etc. Meeting location and details: meetup.com/rochesterpermaculture.
Seabreeze Bloomers Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (except January) at 7 p.m., location varies depending on activity. Meetings may include a speaker, project, or visit to local gardenrelated site. Monthly newsletter. New members welcome. Meetings are currently canceled, contact Bonnie Arnold with any questions. Bonnie Arnold, 585-230-5356, bo**********@fr*********.net .
Stafford Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of the month (except December and January) at 7 p.m., Stafford Town Hall, 8903 Morganville Rd. (Route 237), Stafford. All are welcome. 585-343-4494.
Urban Agriculture Working Group (UAWG) meets via Zoom on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. UAWG is a collection of gardeners, community gardens, and individuals who garden/farm in the city or support such activities. UAWG offers a Spring Conference each year and sponsors the Urban Gardens ROC garden crawl in the fall. In addition, the group advocates for City policies that make urban gardening more accessible for people who want to grow fresh vegetables for themselves or their neighbors. If you are interested in getting on the email list, contact Mallory Hohl, md****@co*****.edu . You do not have to live in the city to participate.
Victor Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month (except January and February) at 6 p.m. New members welcome. Meeting and location details: victorgardenclubny2.com, victorgardenclub.org.
The Webster Arboretum. 1700 Schlegel Road, Webster. thewebsterarboretum.org.
Williamson Garden Club. On-going community projects and free monthly lectures to educate the community about gardening. Open to all. 315-524-4204, gr*******@gm***.com , growthewilliamsongardenclub.blogspot.com.
FREQUENT HOSTS
BFF: B-friendly Farm and Garden, 2755 Penfield Road, Fairport 14450. 585-424-4476; broccolotreeandlawn.com
CCE/GC: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Genesee County, 420 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. 585-343-3040, ext. 132; genesee.cce.cornell.edu.
CLASSES / EVENTS
S- Indicates plant sales/swaps.
T- Indicates garden tours.
O- Online event.
September 4: “House and Garden Spiders—They’re your Friends!” Master Gardener David R. discusses how spiders are beneficial insects, and they are great predators of many insect pests. Students can learn about spiders found in the house, garden, and basement. CCE/GC
September 6: Leaf Sand Casting, 10—11:30 a.m. Attendees will experiment with sand casting using a host or similar leaf to serve as a small bird bath or tray. Students will need to return two days later, after product dries. (Ages 14 and up) BFF
September 9: Dahlias with Patty Pirz, 7 p.m. Discover the culture, type, variety and care of the beloved Dahlia. Learn how to grow and nurture these plants to their best advantage. The presentation will take place in the Curry Building. 1700 Schlegel Rd., Webster.
September 11: Master Preserver Canning Series: Hot Pepper Jam, 6—8:00 p.m. Learn how to safely prepare and process a variety of hot peppers into a sweet and spicy jam. Step-by-step instruction will be provided throughout the hands-on class. Held at the Stafford Methodist Church. Cost: $25 per person. Registration deadline September 8. 585-343-3040 x132. CCE/GC
September 13: Fall Lantern Centerpiece, 10—11:30 p.m. In this class students will make a lantern with leaves, grasses, fall-themed ribbon, and a string of lights. Great for a holiday centerpiece or addition to your fall decor. Can be redone to suit any occasion. All materials provided. (Ages 14 and up) BFF
S September 13: Fall Garden Gala, 10 a.m.—1 p.m. This event is the Genesee County Master Gardeners’ annual Fall Garden Gala. Plant sale features selection of perennial plants and houseplants, Chance Auction, and gently used book sale. Plant sale starts promptly at 10 a.m. Held at 420 East Main Street, Batavia. 585-343-3040, ext.132. CCE/GC
S September 13—14: Rochester Dahlia Society Show and Sale. Aldersgate Methodist Church. 4115 Dewey Ave. rochesterdahlias.org
September 14: “Growing Microgreens” 2 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall, 12 Episcopal Ave. Honeoye Falls, NY.
September 13: Upstate Gardeners’ Journal Anniversary Party 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Join us as we celebrate this thirty-year milestone. Visitors will enjoy snacks, raffle baskets, and special deals. Sara’s Garden Center, 389 East Ave., Brockport, NY.
September 18: Learn How to Make Hypertufa Pots, 10—11:30 a.m. This class will make garden containers that will last for years with the Hyper Tufa technique. Each student creates their own pot to take home. (Ages 14 and up) BFF
September 19—October 28: Orleans Produce Auction, Mondays 11 a.m.: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m. The auction features a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, pumpkins, gourds, and colorful fall mums. 12590 Ridge Road., Albion NY 14411. For more information contact auctioneer Caleb Nicodemus at 585-322-6331.
September 20: Cema-Terrarium, 10—11:30 a.m. This class will use succulents and materials provided to make a cute terrarium with a graveyard theme. It’s scary how easy it is! (Ages 14 and up) BFF
September 22: Conservationist Douglas W. Tallamy Lecture, 10 a.m., Registration includes lecture, coffee and pastries, parking at museum, and admission to the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden. Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored nearly 100 research publications and taught insect-related courses for forty years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants. Strong Museum of Play. Rochester Garden Club. Reservations and payment may be made at RochesterGardenClub.com
September 27: 3 Black Cats, 10—11:30 a.m. Using reclaimed painted wood boards, students will create rustic black cat silhouettes. Students will paint or apply washers, buttons, etc. for eyes and add a finishing touch with twice or raffia for whiskers. This craft is purrfect for hall or doorway decorations. (Ages 14 and up). BFF
October 2: “Away with the Fairies: Plants and Folklore,” 12 p.m., Plants have fascinated people throughout the ages. Their scents, appearance, and usage have spurred tales and superstitions to explain their existence and supposed magical powers. This program will explore some common plants and the folklore that surrounds them. CCE/GC
October 4: “Frightful but Delightful” A Halloween-Themed Flower Show, 1—5 p.m. Explore floral designs, artistic crafts, an array of horticultural specimens, and other surprises that blend eerie elegance with seasonal charm. Free and open to the public. Webster Presbyterian Church, 550 Webster Road, Webster, NY.
October 7: Bonsai presentation with Mark Arpag, 7 p.m. Mark Arpag is an award-winning International Bonsai Artist living in Rochester, New York. He is a long-time active member and current president of the Bonsai Society of Upstate New York. Arpag will bring examples of bonsai for viewing. The presentation will take place in the Curry Building. 1700 Schlegel Rd., Webster.
October 10: “Bluebirds,” 2 p.m. A presentation about thugs iconic bird by Maureen Dunphey, St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall, 12 Episcopal Ave. Honeoye Falls, NY
October 11: Create a Fall Wreath, 10—11:30 a.m. Jeanine “J” Fyfe will use local dried flowers and grasses to help students create one of a kind wreath. (Ages 16 and up) BFF
SAVE THE DATE…
November 6: “Gardening Myths: Fact vs. Fiction” with Master Gardener Kristine D. Noon—1 p.m. Think you need to water your plants every day or add gravel to the bottom of your pots? Think again! This will be a lively, science-based discussion about some of the most common (and surprising) gardening myths. Learn what really works in the garden straight from research-backed sources like Cornell Cooperative Extension. CCE/GC
F November 8: Bird Seed Ornaments, 9:30 a.m. Families can visit the Arboretum to learn how to make “bird cookies.” This event will take place at the Webster Parks and Recreation Center, 13450 Chiyoda Dr. in Room 210.
December 4: “Plants of Greece” with Master Gardener Catherine J. Noon—1 p.m. This presentation will be an armchair tour with a Master Gardener as she recounts her visit to the fascinating land of Greece and some of the plants that she saw there. CCE/GC
SYRACUSE
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Syracuse The chapter meets at 7:00 o.m., on the second Thursday of the month, September to December and March to May, there are no meetings January or February due to weather conditions,. The meeting place is Pitcher Hill Community Church, 605 Bailey Road, North Syracuse. More information is available on the chapter website (av meets at 7:00 pm, on the second Thursday of the month, September to December and March to May, there are no meetings in January or February due to weather conditions. The meeting place is Pitcher Hill Community Church, 605 Bailey Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212. More information is available on the chapter website (avsofsyracuse.wixsite.com/avgss) or via email pe************@gm***.com
Baldwinsville Women’s Garden Club meets the first Thursday of each month except January at St Marks’ Lutheran Church in Baldwinsville at 7 p.m. The club plants the village flower barrels, raises money for the village flower hanging baskets, maintains the Pointe Garden, donates Arbor Day trees to schools, and gets involved in village improvement projects. Perennial sale yearly on Memorial Saturday morning in the village. See more information at Facebook, Women’s Garden Club of Baldwinsville.
Bonsai Club of CNY (BCCNY) meets the first Saturday of the month 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Pitcher Hill Community Church, 605 Bailey Rd., North Syracuse. Contact Dave Taylor, da*******@ya***.com or 315- 395-3018. cnybonsai.com, Bonsai Club of CNY on Facebook.
Cazenovia Garden Club usually meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10:15 a.m. at the Cazenovia Public Library. With an active membership, their objective is to stimulate interest in horticulture, develop skills in the beautification of community and home, and create awareness of national and local conservation issues. Meetings feature guest speakers and field trips are planned throughout the year. For more information contact ca***********@gm***.com .
Central New York Orchid Society meets the first Sunday of the month, September–May, St. Augustine’s Church, 7333 O’Brien Rd., Baldwinsville. Dates may vary due to holidays. 315-633-2437, cnyos.org.
Fairmount Garden Club meets the third Thursday of the month (March–November) at 6:30 p.m., Camillus Senior Center, 25 First St., Camillus. Speakers and community projects. All are welcome. to**********@ya***.com .
Federated Garden Clubs NYS–District 6. 315-481- 4005, di******@gm***.com .
Gardening Friends Club meets the third Tuesday of the month, March–December, at 6:30 p.m., Wesleyan Church, 4591 US Route 11, Pulaski. 315-298- 1276, Facebook: Gardening Friends of Pulaski, NY, Vi********@fr*********.net .
Gardeners in Thyme (a women’s herb club) meets the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville. 315-635-6481, hb****@tw***.com .
Habitat Gardening in CNY (HGCNY) meets the last Sunday of most months at 2 p.m. Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St., Liverpool. HGCNY is a chapter of Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes; wildones.org. Free and open to the public. hgcny.org and ourhabitatgarden.org. Subscribe to the free e-newsletter by emailing in**@hg***.org .
Home Garden Club of Syracuse usually meets the first Tuesday morning of the month. Members are active in educating the community about gardening, horticulture, and floral design and are involved with several civic projects in the Syracuse area. New members welcome. ho**********************@gm***.com , homegardenclubofsyracuse.org.
Koi and Water Garden Society of Central New York usually meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. See website for meeting locations. 315-458- 3199, cnykoi.com.
The Men and Women’s Garden Club of Syracuse meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave., Syracuse, NY. Meetings feature activities and/ or guest speakers on gardening-related topics. The club also plans tours for its members. Members maintain gardens at Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Ronald McDonald House plus host annual flower shows. Regular club meetings at the church will take place in the months of March, April, May, August, September, and November. More information at facebook.com/MWGardenClubOfSyracuse and mw********************@gm***.com .
Southern Hills Garden Club meets once a month on the third Tuesday of every month, unless otherwise stated. The club typically meets at 7 p.m. at the Lafayette fire house. Dues are nominal. Anyone with an interest in gardening is welcome to join. We usually have a guest speaker at our regular meetings. Participants are asked to take turns hosting the food for each event. Some events include tours of different gardens, some are crafting or potting events. In January of each year we have our holiday luncheon at a local restaurant, play games, and exchange white elephant gifts for those that are interested. Come on out and give us a try! For any questions, please contact Susan Manson at an**************@gm***.com .
Syracuse Rose Society meets the second Thursday of the month (except December) at 7 p.m., Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave., Syracuse. Enter from Melrose Ave. Club members maintain the E. M. Mills Memorial Rose Garden, Thornden Park, Syracuse. Public welcome. syracuserosesociety.org.
Seneca County Community Garden Club members meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Seneca Falls Recreation Center, 35 Water St., Seneca Falls, NY $20 individual/ family plots available. New members always welcome, and you don’t have to be a Seneca Falls resident to join.
CLASSES / EVENTS
S September 13 & 14: Fall Native plant Sale, 9 a.m.—3 p.m. on Saturday; Noon—3 p.m. on Sunday. Shoppers can choose from a variety of native plants during this browse-about sale as well as pre-order trees and shrubs from White oak Nursery for pickup at the event. hgcny.wildones.org
S September 27: Annual Fall Sale, 9 a.m.—5 p.m. One day only. Shoppers can get up to 40% off on trees, shrubs, and perennials. Some exclusions apply. marcellusnursery.com 5062 Onondaga Rd., Syracuse, NY.
Deadline for calendar listings for the next issue (November-December 2025) is October 11, 2025. Please send your submissions to ca******@up*********************.com
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.
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