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. [email protected]
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, [email protected]
Amherst Garden Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month (except December, March, July, and August) at 10a.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, May, and 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. 2/10, Hank Miller; 3/9, David Williams Ikebana;4/13, Creating surface roots Dan Zak; 5/11, Workshop bring your own tree and preparing for the show; 6/1&2, Buffalo Bonsai Society Bonsai Tree Show at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens; 6/8, TBD; 7/13, Terry Monroe, (Pittsburg, PA) deciduous; 8/10, Picnic/Auction; 9/14, Ron Maggio (Rochester, NY) Suiseki; 10/12, Mark Arpag; 11/9, Indoor lighting Christine Wilkolaski. 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, director: [email protected]. 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. [email protected]
Friends of Kenan Herb Club meets the third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Taylor Theater. New members are always welcome. kenancenter.org/herb-club
Garden Club of the Tonawandas meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 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. [email protected].
Hamburg Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the VFW Post 1419, 2985 Lakeview Rd, Hamburg, NY. Events include a June plant sale and summer garden tours. Guests are welcome. Contact [email protected].
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 welcome. songnbird@ aol.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, [email protected]
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. edlorrie@ yahoo.com, Facebook.
South Towns Gardeners meets the second Friday of the month (except January) at 9:30 a.m., West Seneca Senior Center. New members 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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. StephensBethlehem United Church of Christ, 750 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville. Check the Facebook page or website for meeting content, wnyrosesociety.net. 3/20, 7p.m.: Rose Garden Prep Lecture “Pruning, Planting, Fertilizing and Spraying.”
Youngstown Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St., Youngstown. Facebook.
First Wednesday of the Month for 2024: Free Community Nights, 5–8 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free admission the first Wednesday evening of the month. Sponsored by Assemblyman Pat Burke. BECBG
Every Thursday March–February: Buffalo Audubon Society Thursday Morning Hikes, 10–11 a.m. Take a guided morning hike along the trails at Beaver Meadow. Register at buffaloaudubon.org.
F Wild Wednesdays: October–June, (check quarterly program schedule for specific dates and times) Together, kids and their caregivers can enjoy a fun, hour-long outdoor activity. For children in grades K–5. Registration required 716-683-5959. REIN
December 1–March 21: Buffalo Audubon 2024 Winter Birding Challenge. Those who join can complete twenty of thirty birding tasks to earn a 2024 patch and a chance to win a pair of binoculars. Sign up at outsidechronicles.com/winterbird.
O January 14–May 4: The Great Plant Sale Online. The horticulture team hand selected unique plant varieties that buyers won’t find at a local nursery. Shoppers are invited to some jammies, snuggle up on the couch, and shop for your dream garden! BECBG
March 8–9: Spring Houseplant and Succulent Event, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Celebrate all things succulents and get great deals on plants. Mischler’s Florist and Greenhouses 118 S Forest Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States, New York 14221.
March 12: Master Gardener Terrarium/Fairy Garden Fundraiser, 6–8 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a terrarium making workshop. CCE/CC
March 13:Container Gardening, Noon–1:30 p.m. Register at grassrootsgardens.org/workshops. URBN
March 14: Hand Built Ceramic Planters, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Make a hand-built planter that will be fired and glazed to add a personal touch to your potting arrangements. (No experience needed.) Life is Succulent 1249 Eggert Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226. Register at lifeissucculent.com.
March 14-17: Plantasia Garden and Landscape Show (See inside back cover for seminal schedule.) Fairgrounds Event Center and Artisan Hall, 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075
March 15– April 15: Spring Flower Exhibit, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Included with Admission. BECBG
March 16: Kokedama Workshop, 1–2 p.m. Register at buffalogarens.com BECBG
March 21: Orchid Repotting, 5–7 p.m. In partnership with Niagara Frontier Orchid Society. Bring your orchid and learn tips and tricks about repotting and caring for your orchid. Register online. BECBG
O March 21: Lunch for a Livable Planet: Food and Food Waste, noon. How can eating delicious food and reducing food waste help the planet? Find out at this virtual presentation. Registration required; visit reinsteinwoods.org/events. REIN
March 22: Macrame with the Plant Outfitter, 6:30– 8:30 p.m. Learn how to make your own macrame plant hanger with Brian at Life is Succulent. (No experience needed.) 1249 Eggert Rd, Buffalo, NY 14226. Register at lifeissucculent.com.
March 23: The Music of Nature, 9–11:30 a.m. Get tickets at forest-lawn.com/events/ to attend an indoor presentation and a stroll through Forest Lawn to learn about avian sounds. Forest Lawn, 1990 Main Street, Buffalo; 716-885-1600.
March 24, 29, 30: Botanical Bunny Days at the Spring Flower Exhibit, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Take in the sights and smells of the gorgeous blooming bulbs and say hello to the Botanical Bunny. All visitors with an e-ticket are welcome to take photos with every gardener’s favorite fuzzy friend. BECBG
March 30: Native Plants, 12–1:30 p.m. Register at grassrootsgardens.org/workshops. URBN
April 18: Gardening for Pollinators (Speaker Series), 6 p.m. The beekeepers from Mastersons will teach about pollinator gardens. Register online. BECBG
April 20: Orchid Repotting, 12–2 p.m. In partnership with Niagara Frontier Orchid Society. Bring your orchid and learn tips and tricks about repotting and caring for your orchid. Register online. BECBG
April 21: Plants around the Planet: Earth Day Celebration, 10 a.m.–4pm. BECBG
April 26: Tree Trek: Arbor Day Tree Tour, 2–3 p.m. BECBG
April 26– June 19: Madeline Bartley Exhibit, at the Archangel Gallery. BECBG
April 27: Bulb Sale, 8–10 a.m. BECBG
SAVE THE DATE…
May 24–25: Master Gardener Plant Sale, First Presbyterian Church One Symphony Circle, Buffalo. CCE/EC
June 15–16: Lewiston Garden Fest, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Venders, speakers, open gardens, and a container garden contest. lewistongardenfest.com
June 29–30: The Garden Art Sale. The Gardens Buffalo Niagara Garden Art Sale, in partnership with the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Garden’s presents live music, food trucks, plant society booths, and basket raffles while exploring vendors’ nature-themed creations.
July 19–20: Ken-Ton Garden Tour Night Lights, 8:30–11 p.m. kentongardentour.com
July 20–21: Ken-Ton Garden Tour Day Tour, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. kentongardentour.com
July 8-12, 22- 26, 29 to August 2, 5–9: Summer Nature Week, 10–11:30 a.m. For parents and children ages 2–8. Explore, discover, craft, play games and learn about nature. Friday sessions spent at the stream, for more information and to register visit friendsoffiverivers.org.
July 27–28, 2024: Garden Walk Buffalo, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Garden Walk Buffalo is the largest garden tour in North America and is produced by The Gardens Buffalo Niagara. Deadline to register to participate is May 15. Learn more at gardenwalbuffalo.com.
FREQUENT HOSTS
BECBG: Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, NY 14218. 716/827-1584; buffalogardens.com
CCE/CC: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cattaraugus County, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, NY 14731. 716-699-2377; cattaraugus.cce.cornell.edu
CCE/EC: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Erie County, 21 South Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052. 716-652-5400 x174; erie.cce.cornell.edu
REIN: Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY 14043. 716-683- 5959; reinsteinwoods.org.
URBN: Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market, 428 Rhode Island St., Buffalo, NY 14213, patti@ urbanroots.org, 716-362-8982, urbanroots.org
CLASSES / EVENTS
F- Indicates activities especially appropriate for children and families.
S- Indicates plant sales/swaps.
T- Indicates garden tours.
O- Online event.
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, [email protected].
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. This is 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, [email protected].
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, [email protected]. Barb Festenstein, 585-461-1673, [email protected].
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. Feb. 8 & 7 p.m.: Canandaigua Botanical Society Presentation to seed their Sesquicentennial year, Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. 3/12, 7 p.m.: Gardening with Native Plants to Deter Invasive Species with Matt Gallo of Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (FLPRISM) at HWS. 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 [email protected] 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. [email protected], fairportgardenclub.com
Finger Lakes Daylily Society members garden in west-central N, 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: binxers1@ yahoo.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 [email protected].
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 call or email Kathy, 585-431-0509 or [email protected].
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, [email protected].
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. [email protected].
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, [email protected].
Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS) meets the first Monday following the first Sunday of the month. Meetings in December, January, and February will be virtual. It is likely that meetings from March–May will be in person at the JCC. See 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, [email protected], geneseevalleyhosta.com.
Greater Rochester Iris Society (GRIS) 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. Public welcome. Plant sales, guest speakers or location visits, Volunteer Opportunities. 585-266-0302, [email protected]. 3/10, 2 p.m., program to be announced.
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. 3/7, Spring Into Action 2.0—Five Steps To Maintenance Free Gardening with K.C. Fahy-Harvick, Gardening Matters. Location TBD. See website or Facebook for updates. [email protected], 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 [email protected] 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 gardeningrelated subject at 7p.m. Guests and non-residents are welcome. Handicap accessible. Call 585-781- 0278. Lower level of the Henrietta Town Hall, 475 Calkins Rd, Henrietta. sites.google.com/site/henriettagardenclub.
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. [email protected]
Ikebana International Rochester Chapter 53 meets the third Thursday of each month (except December and February) at 10a.m., First Baptist Church, Hubbell Hall, 175 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester. 585- 301-6727, 585-402-1772, rochesterikebana@gmail. com, ikebanarochester.org.
Kendall Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7p.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, [email protected].
Newark Garden Club meets the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m., Park Presbyterian Church, Newark. Guests are welcome.
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. Masks are required at all times in the building unless requirements change. New members are always welcomed. There is a May plant sale, look for signs in the village.
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. Tuber swap for members on April 13. 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 garden-related site. Monthly newsletter. New members welcome. Meetings are currently canceled, contact Bonnie Arnold with any questions: 585-230-5356, [email protected].
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. Plant auction in May. 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, mdh286@ cornell.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.
Williamson Garden Club. Ongoing community projects and free monthly lectures to educate the community about gardening. Open to all. 315-524-4204, [email protected], growthewilliamsongardenclub.blogspot.com.
FREQUENT HOSTS
BGC: Broccolo Garden Center, 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.
CCE/MON: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Monroe County, 2449 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617. 585-753-2550; monroe.cce.cornell.edu.
CCE/ONT: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Ontario County, 480 North Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. 585/394-3977 x427; [email protected]; cceontario.org.
FRUIT: Fruition Seeds, 7921 Hickory Bottom Rd., Naples, NY 14512. [email protected], fruitionseeds.com.
GCVM: Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511. 585/538- 6822; gcv.org.
GLT: Genesee Land Trust, 46 Prince Street, Suite LL005, Rochester, NY 14607. 585-256-2130; [email protected]; geneseelandtrust.org.
RPM: Rochester Public Market, 280 North Union Street, Rochester, NY. 585-428-6907; cityofrochester.gov/flowercitydays.
March 7, 14, 21, 28: Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. Iluminada Vilca, nutrition educator, instructs an interactive six week zoom nutrition class. Receive $15/class in vouchers to spend at local markets. Classes will be held in person at 800 Carter Street Rochester NY, 14621. To register, call Kelly Steurrys at 585-478-1480. CCE/ONT
F Through March 31, Gnome Roam, free with admission at Cumming Nature Center. Explore a 0.75 mile trail full of gnome sightings. 6472 Gulick Road, Naples.
O March 13: Moths in Your Garden via Zoom, 7:30– 8:30 p.m. Master Gardener Susie Nettleton teaches about these fascinating organisms and how to welcome them to your garden. CCE/ONT
March 15–17, 22-24: Maple Sugar Festival, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. GCVM to will teach vistors about the history of maple sugaring, enjoy the maple buffet, visit the sugar house, explore the nature center and shop at the Flint Hill store. Get tickets at gcv.org/event/maple-sugar-festival. GCVM
March 23-24: 2024 ROC Home and Garden Show 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Enjoy tastings while you browse the show at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Tickets will be sold at the Convention Center box office during show hours (children under 12 get in free).
March 27: Toxic Plants via Zoom, 7:30– 8:30 p.m. To register email or call Nancy at [email protected] or 585-394-3977 x 427 CCE/ONT
March 30: Pruning Your Fruit Trees Workshop, 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. Learn how to best prune your fruit trees at the Thomson Barn Activity Center and Village Orchards. GCVM
S March 30: Rochester Seed Swap, 2–4 p.m. Third annual seed swap at the Edgerton Recreation Center, 41 Backus St. Rochester, NY. FRUIT
April 6: Pressed Flower Class, 10–11:30 a.m. Create an 8” X 10” glass framed piece of art with artsy and fun flowers. Learn how to layer natural dried cuttings to make a beautiful wall hanging. Bring any embellishments like script, verses, or other additions to make it unique and personal. Ages 18 and up. BGC
April 4: Garden Talk: Bluebirds, with Master Gardener Chee L. Learn everything you need to know for blue birding. Visit genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events for more information. CCE/ONT
April 5–8: Solar Spectacle: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. A three-day festival celebrating the total solar eclipse leading up to the Solar Spectacle at Genesee Country Village and Museum, get tickets at gcv.org. GCVM
F April 8: Totality Together, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Spend the day playing solar-themed games, painting, dancing, meditating, and more while you view the solar eclipse. FRUIT
April 13: How, When, and Why of Proper Pruning, 10–11:30 a.m. Students can 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. BGC
S April 13: Opening Day of Sales: Oriental Garden Supply, 448 W Bloomfield Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534, orientalgardensupply.com
April 20–21, 27–28: The Daffodil Project at Mount Hope Cemetery, second annual daffodil celebration at the kettle in Mount Hope Cemetery. For more information, visit daffodilprojectroc.org.
T Apr 21, 28, May 5, 12: Tours of the Historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum, 2–4 p.m. The tour routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge, but donations to support the Extension’s Master Gardener Program will be accepted. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park labor center. For information call or email: 585-261- 1665 or [email protected] Monroe County Parks in conjunction with CCE/MON
April 25–28: Orchid Show, Genesee Region Orchid Society annual spring show. Visit geneseeorchid.org for more information.
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May 2: Garden Talk: Hardscape in the Garden, with master gardener Roberta T. CCE/ONT May 11: Annual Native Plant Sale, Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, 8 a.m.–noon. GLT
May 10–19: CCE Monroe County Master Gardener Volunteers Tent Sale at the Highland Park Lilac Festival located in the vicinity of the Lilac Adventure Zone children’s playground, 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Featuring a variety of lilacs and specialty item teacups for sale. Plus an opportunity to “Ask a Master Gardener.”
May 11–12, 18–19: Ellwanger Garden at the Lilac Festival, Noon–3 p.m. landmarksociety.org
May 12: Dahlia Sale, 553 Klem Rd., Rochester, NY. rochesterdahlias.org
May 18: Spring Garden Gala, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. This is Genesee County Master Gardeners annual fundraiser. CCE/GC
May 18–19, 25–26, June 1–2: 2024 Tree Peony Festival of Flowers, RSVP required. Linwood Gardens, 1912 York Road, West Linwood, NY 14486. linwoodgardens.org
May 25: Market in the Park, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Local gardeners can explore vendor tables and meet local societies at 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14612. CCE/ ONT
June 1-2: Ellwanger Garden Peony and Rose Weekend, Noon–3 p.m. landmarksociety.org
June 6: Garden Talk: How to Create a Terrarium, with master gardener Maud C. CCE/ONT
June 8: Master Gardener Expo and Plant Sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The annual plant sale will include organizations/societies, workshops, below market value perennials, vegetables, house plants and more. CCE/ONT
June 23: Winona Woods Neighborhood Garden Tour, noon– 4 p.m. Self-guided, rain or shine. $10/person, children are free. For tickets and more information contact Heide at 585-266-5018 or [email protected].
July 24–28: Genesee Valley Great Outdoors Week GCVM
July 26-28: LotusFest 2024 Bergen Water Gardens 7443 Buffalo Rd., Churchville, NY
SYRACUSE REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
African Violet & Gesneriad Society of Syracuse meets the second Thursday of the month, September– December and March–May. Pitcher Hill Community Church, 605 Baily Rd., North Syracuse. 315-492-2562. [email protected].
Baldwinsville Women’s Garden Club meets the first Thursday of each month except January at St Mark’s 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, [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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. [email protected].
Federated Garden Clubs NYS–District 6. 315-481-4005, [email protected].
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, [email protected].
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, [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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. [email protected], 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 [email protected].
Southern Hills Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month, February through November. Meetings are held at the LaFayette Firehouse, 2444 US Route 11, LaFayette, NY 13084 and begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Occasional off-site meetings typically take place at an earlier time. Guests are welcome and membership is open to anyone interested in gardening. For information, please contact Cathy Nagel 315-677-9342 or [email protected].
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.
CLASSES / EVENTS
April 13: Flowerpot Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn how to arrange your flowers and enjoy cocktails and small plates. Get tickets at crazydaisiesflowers.com.
April 14: Living Wreath Workshop, 3–5 p.m. Learn how to arrange a unique multi-dimensional “flower arrangement” with cocktails and small plates. Get tickets at crazydaisiesflowers.com.
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June 14–15: Skaneateles Garden Club Presents Summer’s Splendor Garden Tour
August 21–September 1: New York State Flower Show: “Together We Garden.” Gardeners interested in participating should call 315-430-8846 or 315-727- 1030 or visit nysfair.ny.gov/competitions/how-toenter.
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