SPONSORED LISTINGS
May 17: 15th Annual Garden Faire, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., the village square: Central Ave. and Main St., Silver Creek. This event will feature a variety of craft and plant vendors, along with food available for purchase. Raffles will be available at each of the vendor booths, with tickets for purchase at the gazebo. Sponsored by the Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club.
May 31: FLNPS/Cornell Botanic Garden Plant Sale, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 397 Forest Home Drive, Ithaca. The sale will feature native plant species from FLNPS members’ gardens and propagation efforts as well as assorted annuals, herbs, and perennials from the Cornell Botanic Gardens. All are welcome; you need not be a member of either FLNPS or the Cornell Botanic Gardens to purchase plants. A portion of the proceeds will be used to support FLNPS in its mission to educate members and the public about the benefits of using native plant species in our landscapes and to promote that activity through lectures, walks, workshops and plant sales.
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.
CLASSES / EVENTS
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.
May 10: Amphibians: Masters of Two Worlds, 10:30 a.m. Wrap up Amphibians Week 2025 with an indoor presentation on the important role amphibians play in the ecosystem, followed by a guided walk to spot some amphibians at Reinstein Woods. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
May 10: Basic Tree Identification, 10 a.m., Draves Arboretum. Register at Dravesarboretum.org.
May 12: Full Moon Walk, 8:30 p.m. This stroll is a springtime full moon walk where walkers learn about the flower moon and explore what the animals of Reinstein Woods are up to at night. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
May 14: Senior Stroll, 10 a.m. Experience nature at your own pace and enjoy a leisurely hour-long guided walk through the woods. For adults only. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
May 17: 15th Annual Garden Faire, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Silver Creek Village Park. This event will feature a variety of craft and plant vendors, along with food available for purchase. Raffles will be available at each of the vendor booths, with tickets for purchase at the gazebo. Sponsored by the Silver Creek Hanover Garden Club.
May 17: Dare to Repair Café, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Bring broken items (lamps, small appliances, etc.) to the repair café and have volunteer “fixers” try to repair the items for free. This event is designed to reduce waste going into landfills and build a sense of community. Register for the event at the Tool Library. org/daretorepair/ or for more information, call 716- 683-5959. REIN
May 17: Woods Walk: Nature Guide’s Choice, 11 a.m. This is guided nature walk through the woods. No registration required. REIN
May 20: Nature at Night, 8 p.m. Listen to the nocturnal sounds of spring on this evening wetland walk. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
S May 23–24: Master Gardener Plant Sale, 8:30 –3 p.m. Enjoy a huge selection of quality plants from the gardens of Master Gardeners Brought to you by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Event goes until 3 p.m. on Friday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday. First Presbyterian Church, 1 Symphony Cir. Buffalo. 716- 652-5400
May 24: Forget-Me-Not Walk, 10 a.m. Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a nature walk highlighting spring wildflowers. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
May 31: Fabulous Fungi, 11 a.m. A mushroom enthusiast will lead this beginner-friendly walk as they attempt to identify as many mushrooms as possible. For ages 12 and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959. REIN
T May 31: WNY Iris Society, 1–4 p.m. Iris and perennial show, all grown by members. Open to the public. Julia B Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Rd., Cheektowaga, NY.
S June 7: Hamburg Garden Club Annual Perennial Plant Sale, 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Perennials from member gardens and previously loved gardening items will be available. Hamburg Farmers Market, Hamburg Moose Lodge, 523 Church St. Hamburg.
June 21–22: Lewiston GardenFest, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This annual event features vendors, speakers, open gardens, and a container garden contest. Visit lewistongardenfest.com or email Le******************@gm***.com for more information.
S June 28–29: Garden Art Sale, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Gardens Buffalo Niagara invites passionate artisans and vendors to showcase their creativity at the fifteenth annual Garden Art Sale in partnership with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The Garden Art Sale, a beloved summer tradition, offers a prime platform for artisans to share their gardenand nature-themed creations with an ever-growing and enthusiastic gardening community. Event ends at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. BECBG
SAVE THE DATE…
July 12: Open House, 1:30 p.m. Draves Arboretum annual open house tour. Register at dravesarboretum.org.
F July 12: Sixth Annual Butterfly Release, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Gardens Buffalo hosts conservation groups with butterfly release by Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm. BECBG
S July 12–13: Hamburg Garden Club Sale, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Hamburg Garden Club will have a tent selling garden items. Memorial Park, Union & Lake St., Hamburg, NY.
T July 18–19: Ken-Ton Garden Tour Night Lights, 8:30.–11 p.m. The Ken-Ton Garden Tour is one of the most anticipated events of the summer in the Ken-Ton community, an annual celebration of color that showcases the hard work and dedication of local gardeners. For more information, visit kentongardentour.com.
T July 19–20: Ken-Ton Garden Tour Day Tour, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. See description above.
T July 19–20: Eastside Garden Walk, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. fee and self-guided tours. Maps are available at the Juneteenth parade, downtown Buffalo public libraries, and online at eastsidegardenwalk.com.
T July 26–27: Garden Walk Buffalo, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. There will be more than 300 gardens on the annual tour. The tour is free and self-guided. Visit Gardenwalkbuffalo.com for more info.
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.
CLASSES/EVENTS
May 10: Spring Ephemeral Walk, 10–11:30 a.m. Walkers will discover the different species they can find in the woods each spring. The trail is one mile long and mostly flat but with uneven ground, please wear sturdy shoes and dress for weather. Email mn***@co*****.edu for more info. Register online at ccetompkins.org.
May 13: Hands On Pruning Workshop, 5:30–7:30 p.m. This workshop, led by Ithaca’s City Forester Jeanne Grace, will allow participants to practice the pruning techniques they learned in the previous classes or sharpen their existing skills. The workshop will be outside and include a tree walk to identify the trees around the CCE Tompkins office and what pruning they might need. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate clothes and footwear for pruning. Register online at ccetompkins.org.
S May 16: 2025 Garden Fair and Plant Sale, 1–7:00 p.m. The Garden Fair & Plant Sale features a wide variety of vendors who offer plants, garden accessories, and gardening advice. Plants for sale include heirloom vegetables, colorful annuals, fragrant herbs, hanging baskets, flowering shrubs, hardy roses, fruit trees, evergreens, and specialty perennials. Ithaca Farmers’ Market, 545 Third St. Ithaca.
May 31: FLNPS/Cornell Botanic Garden Plant Sale, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 397 Forest Home Drive, Ithaca. The sale will feature native plant species from FLNPS members’ gardens and propagation efforts as well as assorted annuals, herbs, and perennials from the Cornell Botanic Gardens. All are welcome; you need not be a member of either FLNPS or the Cornell Botanic Gardens to purchase plants. A portion of the proceeds will be used to support FLNPS in its mission to educate members and the public about the benefits of using native plant species in our landscapes and to promote that activity through lectures, walks, workshops and plant sales.
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 .
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.
CLASSES / EVENTS
S- Indicates plant sales/swaps.
T- Indicates garden tours.
O- Online event.
S May 9–18: Monroe County Master Gardener Volunteers Tent Sale, 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. CCE will be at the Highland Park Lilac Festival, located in the vicinity of the Lilac Adventure Zone children’s playground. Featuring a variety of lilacs, greeting cards and specialty item teacups for sale. Plus an opportunity to “Ask a Master Gardener.” 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester.
S May 10: The Webster Arboretum’s 25th annual spring plant sale, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY.
May 10–11 and May 17-18: Lilac Festival, 12–3 p.m. Join The Landmark Society’s Lilac Festival at the former personal garden of George Ellwanger. Parking is available next door at 685 Mt. Hope Avenue, at the UR Health and Safety Building, accessed off of McLean Street, Rochester, NY.
S May 12–24: Rochester Dahlia Society, Plant sale at the home of Ginger and Jeff Davis, 553 Klem Rd.
May 16: Lilacs, 6:30 p.m. Presented by Karen Napoli, of Master Gardeners from Monroe County and gardener at the Webster Arboretum. Learn about various lilac species, as well as the care and pruning of the lilac. Bring your hand pruners to try your hand at pruning, as well as to snip a few lilac blossoms to take home. This presentation will take place outside rain or shine. 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY.
May 17: Spring Garden Gala, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Join the Genesee County Master Gardeners for their annual Spring Garden Gala. Plant sale featuring a selection of perennial plants and houseplants, Chance Auction, and Garden Garage/Shed Sale. Plant sale starts promptly at 10:00 am. Held at 420 East Main St., Batavia, NY. 585-343-3040, ext. 132.
S May 17: Ontario Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Choose from many homegrown perennial plants donated by members, as well as a few shrubs and small trees donated by a nursery. Annuals will be available as well. There will be raffles to benefit Dig Deep & water for South Sudan. Casey Park Lodge. 6551 Knickerbocker Rd Ontario, NY.
S May 17: Spring Garden Gala, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Genesee County Master Gardeners is hosting its annual Spring Garden Gala. Plant sale featuring a selection of perennial plants and houseplants, Chance Auction, and Garden Garage Sale. Plant sale starts promptly at 10 a.m. Held at 420 East Main St., Batavia, NY. 585-343-3040, ext. 132. CCE/GC
S May 17: Bloomfield Garden Club’s 51st Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m–1 p.m. The sale features annuals, hanging baskets, gently used garden shed items and our home grown perennials. Proceeds support the club’s many charitable and gardening projects. The public is invited. For more information, contact Laurie O’Mara at 585-406-3457. Bloomfield Historical Academy Bldg, 8 South Ave,. Bloomfield, NY.
S May 17: Henrietta Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, 9:00 a.m.–3 p.m or until sold out. Hansen Nature Center, Tinker Nature Park, 1525 Calkins Rd. Henrietta. Many perennials, some annuals, and houseplants will be offered for sale. The plants are donations from club members, their families and friends. Proceeds go towards supporting the club’s educational programs, speakers, and community service.
May 17: Make a Birdhouse, 10–11:30 a.m. Decorate a wooden birdhouse with live plants for use in the garden or in the house. The farm provides all materials including a birdhouse, moss, plastic liner, plants, and glue. Afterward, paint or stain the birdhouse to protect it. BFF
May 19: Population Census for American Columbo with Dr. Bruce Gilman. Dr. Gilman will teach participants how to help with this census. Registration is required and details of time and location will be shared with those who register. Send an email to ca******************@gm***.com to register.
May 22: How, When, and Why of Proper Pruning, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Learn tried and true techniques Laurie Broccolo has perfected for trees, shrubs, and perennials. See what tools are required, what time of year is best, and what to do in tough situations. Students are invited to bring lunch and have a picnic in the Garden Center. BFF
S May 24: Market in the Park, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. This is the Master Gardeners of the Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension’s seventh annual “Market in the Park.” Vendors sell locally grown perennials, herbs, vegetables, annuals, trees and shrubs, and garden ornaments. Warner Castle in Highland Park, at the corner of Mt. Hope and Reservoir Ave, Rochester. CCE/MON
S May 25: Rochester Dahlia Society Sale, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., the Bird House, 3035 Monroe Ave.
May 31: Light House with Terra Cotta Pots: 10–11:30 a.m. Using a series of terracotta pots and saucers, students will create a lighthouse capable of lighting up the garden at night or using in the house as a nightlight. Painted pots, saucers, glue, and solar light provided. BFF
May 31–June 1: Landmark Society Peony and Rose Weekend, Noon–3 p.m. The Landmark Society of Western NY will have open garden hours this spring. Explore the former personal garden of George Ellwanger, of Ellwanger and Barry Nursery. Parking is available next door at 685 Mt. Hope Avenue, at the UR Health and Safety Building, accessed off of McLean Street, Rochester.
May 31: Guided walk through Zurich Bog: A National Natural Landmark with a Sphagnum bog and floating bog cradled by glacial drumlins, Zurich Bog covers 650 acres in Arcadia. Some flowers that walkers may see are: pitcher plants, lady slippers, cucumber root, trillium, Foam flowers, mayapple, blood root, several variefies of fern, partridge berry, gold thread, ginseng, Solomon seal, sundew, tulip trees, marsh marigolds, and more. This is for members only. Please email ca******************@gm***.com .
June 5: Garden Talk “Preserving: So you think you can? Noon– 1 p.m. An overview of the basic practices for preserving food including freezing, dehydrating, and canning. The class will primarily focus on water bath canning versus pressure canning. A good refresher before the canning season begins. Held in-person at CCE Genesee office, 420 E. Main St, Batavia or register at / genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events for a Zoom link. Questions? 585-343-3040 x101. CCE/GC
S June 6–7: Penfield’s Annual Plant & Garage Sale, 10 a.m–4 p.m. (Friday) and 10 a.m.–noon (Saturday). This event will be held at 107 Huntington Meadows, Rochester.
June 7: National Trails Day, 10 a.m: Walk along Ontario Pathways in Stanley. Please meet at the Stanley parking lot then walk a mile west to the bridge over Flint Creek. Upon return to the Stanley parking lot walkers may like a short stroll north to enjoy the third installment of the Ontario County Arts Council Ontario Pathways Artwork. For more information and map visit: 107 Huntington Meadows, Rochester.
June 27: Potluck meal and Orchid Talk with Fred Haynes at Burroughs Audubon Nature Center. Learn the identifying features and the unique parasitic and symbiotic relationships some orchid species have with other plants and fungi in the woodlands and wetlands. 301 Railroad Mills Road, Pittsford.
June 7: Decoupage Stepping Stones: 10–11:30 a.m. Celebrate pollinator week and create one-of-akind stepping stones for a patio or garden using stunning nature-themed fabrics. Students will learn to decoupage with fabric to decorate ordinary stepping stones and transform walkways and use them as unique garden accent pieces. BFF
June 12: Birdhouse with Living Roof, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Decorate a wooden birdhouse with live plants for use in the garden or house. B-friendly provides all materials including birdhouse, moss, plastic liner, plants, and glue. Afterward, students will paint or stain the birdhouse to protect it. BFF
S June 14: Master Gardener Expo and Plant Sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The annual plant sale includes organizations/societies, below market value perennials, vegetables, houseplants, gently used tools, garden items, and more. For more information visit monroe.cce.cornell.edu. CCE/MON
June 17: Composting 102, 7 p.m. With Master Gardener Wendy Mendola. Get started or learn new methods to compost food and garden debris. This is an interactive discussion regarding the ways and means of composting. The presentation will take place in the Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster.
June 21: Lavender Wand, 10–11:30 a.m. Use as a personal sachet or a gift that keeps on giving. Students will construct a fresh lavender bunch bound with colorful ribbon they weave themselves. All materials provided to make a long-lasting air freshener. Soothe the senses with lavender. BFFJune 21: Kirby’s Farm: Summer Solstice Community Garden Celebration, A new community area is coming to the farm focusing on welcoming community (both humans and insects). On the Summer Solstice the farm and community will work together to create a pollinator garden. Participants will learn what they can build to support pollinators at home, with instructors from Cornell Cooperative Extension. 9739 Ridge Rd., Brockport. kirbysfm.com
SAVE THE DATE…
July 8: Lunchtime Talk: Noon, Laura Ouimette will share a lunchtime talk about the 150 year history of the Canandaigua Botanical Society at the Ontario County Historical Society, 55 North Main Street, Canandaigua.
July 10–31: Nature, History, & Community Through Art, Railroad Street Artworks announces a new art exhibit showcasing and celebrating Monroe County’s Parks through fine art. Visitors can expect to see an array of two-dimensional (2-D) works in all mediums including painting, photography, and drawing. 3 Railroad St., Suite G Fairport.
F July 19: The Frog Lady: Margot Fass MD “Honoring Life—One Frog at a Time,” 10 a.m. This presentation will take place outdoors (rain or shine) on the far side of the pond and is catered to children 6–9 years old. Check out her whimsical illustrated children’s book, Froggy Family’s First Frolic and discover the life of the frog. This presentation will take place outside rain or shine. 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster.
T July 26: Kiwanis Club Annual Garden Tour, showcasing six stunning gardens, along with an exclusive tour of the oldest historic home in Pittsford, dating back to 1793. bushnellsbasinpittsfordkiwanis.org/garden-tour
August 1: Hydrangeas Walk and Talk with George Riehle, 7 p.m. Hydrangea, commonly named the hortensia, is a genus of more than seventy species of flowering plants native to Asia and the Americas. Attendees will learn all about the various species and how to care for this much-loved plant. This presentation will take place outside rain or shine. 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster.
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.
October 7: Bonsai presentation with Mark Arpag, Mark Arpag is an award-winning International Bonsai Artist living in Rochester, New York. He is a long-time active member & 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.
F November 8: Bird Seed Ornaments, 9:30 a.m. Families can visit the Aaboretum to learn how to make ‘bird cookies.” This event will take place at the Webster Parks and Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr. in Room 210.
SYRACUSE
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Syracuse 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 or call 315-633-2437
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 the third Tuesday of each month, February through November, at the LaFayette Firehouse, 2444 US Route 11, LaFayette NY 13084. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Offsite meetings typically have an earlier start time. Guests are welcome and membership is open to anyone interested in gardening. For information regarding meetings or membership, please contact Cathy Nagel, 315-677-9342 or Email 42***@ao*.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 May 17: Master Garden Plant Sale, 9 a.m.–Noon, Locally-grown perennials, herbs, ferns, and native plants, and more will be available for purchase starting at $3. Immanuel United Methodist Church, 303 Kasson Rd., Camillus.
Deadline for calendar listings for the next issue (July-August 2025) is June 11, 2025. Please send your submissions to ca******@up*********************.com .
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2025 issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.
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