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Almanac 2026

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

While everyone else is making resolutions that may or may not work out, gardeners are busy making lists and plans for spring.

PLAN: Dig out your dusty garden journal and start imagining your spring garden. What new plants do you want to add? Make a list and start mapping out where you would like to add new plants or move existing ones. Are you considering a new water feature or adding some statuary? Start making lists of landscapers and garden centers that can help you get organized.

TOOLS: Tools that were given a good cleaning in the late summer may need another once over. Oil and work on removing rust from hinges and blades. Don’t forget the big tools like your hoe, shovel, and long-handled weeder.

SEEDS: Vegetables and herbs that can be started in late February are: broccoli, cabbage, parsley, and rosemary, for example. Do a little research about starting seeds you aren’t familiar with. Seeds packets are your best guide.

March bird: Robin— stoic and hardworking

MARCH/APRIL

TREE AND SHRUB MAINTENANCE: You can prune trees now but avoid “bleeders” like maple, dogwood, walnut, and birch. Shrubs that bloom on new wood,like roses, can be pruned back in= early spring.

MORE SEEDS: You can start March bird: Robin—stoic and hardworking many seeds indoors at this time. Visit almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar to find out what the right time for the seeds you’d like to grow. Make sure to clean old seed trays with a one part bleach to nine parts water solution. Other seeds can be direct sown right now, too. Refer to the same planting calendar for a list.

BIRD FEEDERS: If you haven’t given your bird feeders a good scrub recently, now is the time to clean them out. Use the same bleach-to-water proportions above to disinfect before drying and refilling.

May bird: Hummingbird— Charming and swift

MAY/JUNE

This is one of the busiest times of year for the gardener, and we can now start outdoor gardening in earnest.

SEEDLINGS: Harden off any seeds you started inside. Don’t rush to transplant until Memorial Day or the soil reaches a consistent temperature of fifty degrees.

PLANT SUPPORTS: Make sure to get plant stakes and other supports, like tomato trellises, set up before the plants get too big,

FRUIT TREES: Thin out immature fruit from fruit trees.

MULCH: Don’t put off mulching. Staying on top of this chore will help keep weeds at bay. Opt for natural mulches like wood chips, shredded leaves, pine needles, and hardwood and softwood bark. Don’t mulch right up against tree trunks.

DIVIDE: Split plants and move or share with friends or at a plant swap.

PROTECT: Add fencing around plants and vegetables that are enticing to deer, groundhogs, and bunnies.

JULY/AUGUST

It’s steamy out, and the early harvest has started. While it felt like spring and early summer were very busy, don’t slack off now—there is still much to do in the garden.

PRUNE: You can now prune woody plants before autumn. Cut back reblooming roses.

PLANT: In early July you can still plant quick-growing vegetables such as snap beans, summer squash, green onions, beets, and kohlrabi. You can also plant cold-tolerant produce such as carrots, cabbage, and romaine lettuce for the fall.

HARVEST: Stay on top of picking beans, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, etc., so that plants continue to produce.

WATER FEATURES: Make sure your birdbaths and other water features get a good cleaning and disinfection. Keep on top of making sure clean water is always available for birds and wildlife.

HANGING BASKETS: Flowers in baskets and containers need a little extra love now that the temperature is high. Trim foliage and keep up with watering.

September bird: Hawk— diligent and watchful

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

It’s time to continue the harvest and prepare for winter.

WEEDING: Don’t fall behind on weeding now!

SHARE: Autumn is a great time to split perennials and share or move.

FEED THE BIRDS: Leave black-eyed Susan, coneflower, daisy, and sunflower heads intact to provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife.

RESIST TRIMMING: Do not trim back the stalks of certain plants that overwinter better with the protection of the old stalks. This group includes mums, lavender, culinary sage, and Kniphofia (red hot poker).

BLUBS: Garden centers and nurseries will now be putting out their selection. Plant bulbs in late October when the ground cools.

PLANT: Plant radish, kale, spinach, and lettuce seeds in early September. Plant garlic in mid to late October. If you plan to plant a cover crop like October bird: Vulture—resourceful and patient oats, hairy vetch, buckwheat, or crimson clover now is the time to do that. Fall is also a good time to plant trees and shrubs before the first frost in mid-to-late October.

LAWN CARE: September is the best time to fertilize your lawn and add seed to bare patches. Make the last lawn cutting one inch lower than usual to prevent matting and to discourage snow mold. Aerate the lawn, too, before the snow starts to fall.

MOVE TENDER PLANTS INSIDE: Bring in any houseplants you took outside over the summer. Make sure they are pest-free. If you are unsure, isolate them from other indoor plants for a few weeks.

PRESERVING: It’s time to start canning, freezing, drying, and preserving your harvest of fruit, vegetables, and herbs.

November bird: Turkey— hardworking and proud

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Time outside in the garden is limited due to weather, but there are still a few chores to tackle before the end of the year.

FINAL PROTECTION: Add straw to the strawberry bed. Pine needle straw works very well if you have some handy. Tie down climbing rose canes to protect them from freezing winds.

WINTER PRODUCE: If you use cold frames this is the time to set them up. Plant winter-hardy greens going in your greenhouse if you have one.

TOOLS: Clean, sharpen, and store garden equipment. Sharpen lawn mower blades before storing.

HOSES: Drain the hoses and shut off water spigots.

BIRDS: Clean bird feeders one more time and change bird food to include sunflower and nyjer seeds and perhaps a suet cage. Empty birdbaths or add a small heater available online or at local garden and bird feeder store.

STOP BUGGING ME!

Check for indications of bug infestation (chewed leaves, puncture wounds, sticky substances, trails in leaves) or disease (yellow leaves, stunted growth, signs of fungi) on all your plants. Check under the leaves of tomato, potato, pepper, and eggplants for hornworm eggs. Look for Spotted Lanternflies and their egg masses. Keep an eye out for scarlet-red Lily Leaf beetles, Japanese beetles, Colorado potato beetles, etc. Don’t just inspect plants. Make sure to keep an eye on trees, compost, grass, and bushes, too. In addition, every time you buy a new plant or get one from a fellow gardener, check for pests and consider treating with neem oil spray before planting.

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2026 issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.

20 January 2026

Calendar

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) from 12:30 to 3:30 at the American Legion Post 735. Visitors welcome. 716-844- 8543, [email protected].

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. Picnic/Auction; 9/14, (Rochester) 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 club meets at Nativity Lutheran Church, 970 E. Main St., East Aurora (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; [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 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., [email protected].

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. Events include a June plant sale and July and August field trips. New members and 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 are welcome. [email protected].

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) usually meets the first Tuesday following the first Sunday, 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. [email protected].

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. [email protected]

South Towns Gardeners meets the third Friday of each month (except January) at 9:30 am. Location is the American Legion Post, 5784 Ellis Road, Orchard Park 14127, NY. New members welcome!

Springville Concord Garden Club meets the first Friday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Dr., Springville. 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: [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. 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. 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, 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.

CLASSES / EVENTS

Ongoing: Learn to Cross-Country Ski, 10 a.m. on select Saturdays. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing before going on a short, guided ski tour. Cost is $15 per person, $10 for Friends members. For ages 12 and older. Registration required. Check online for all dates. REIN

F Ongoing: Feed the Fish, 9:30 a.m. Regular admission for the day is included after the event. All tickets must be purchased ahead of time online. Check online for all dates. BECBG

Now through March 1: Horticultural Heroes portrait exhibit, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Included with admission. This exhibit is a collection of diverse and visually striking portraits in the Arcangel Gallery. This collection of works pays homage to the groundbreaking contributions of thought leaders in the world of gardening, botany, horticulture, agriculture, and conservation. BECBG

Ongoing: Orchid Exhibit, begins January 22 and runs through March 9. Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of our Orchid Exhibit! Experience our expansive collection featuring hundreds of tropical flowers. Cost included with admission. BECBG

Ongoing: Orchids After Dark, 6 p.m. on select days. See the beautiful blooms of the Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets. Check online for all dates and ticket prices. BECBG

January 15: Virtual Program: “The Climate-Friendly Kitchen,” noon. How can eating delicious food and reducing food waste help the planet? Make a New Year’s resolution to find out during this virtual presentation! Registration required online. REIN

January 24: Celebrating Squirrels, 10:30 a.m. Even though Squirrel Appreciation Day is past, these amazing animals can still be celebrated. Attend the indoor program about local squirrels followed by a short walk for some squirrel spotting. Registration required. REIN

February 5: Native Landscaping and Invasive Species, 1:30 p.m. Get inspired for planting your gardens in the spring. Learn the benefits of landscaping with native plants and how to discourage the spread of harmful invasive species during this indoor presentation. For adults only. Registration required. REIN

Feb 5 & 6: CNLP Day and PlantWNY Trade Show & Education Conference. Advance your knowledge with a full day of certification seminars on Thursday plus Horticulture 101. There will be a full day of seminars on Friday as well, plus the trade show. Keynote speaker is Vincent Simeone. CNLP and DEC credits. Plantwny.com

February 13: Galentine’s Day Terracotta Pot Painting, 7 p.m. Create a fun craft after dinner or to kick off your night out with the gals and pals. Snacks, refreshments, a plant pot, and paint will be provided for you and your galentines. For adults only. Cost is $10 per person, free for
Friends members. Registration required. REIN

F February 14: Animal Valentines, 10 a.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some heart-shaped animal crafts, and write your favorite animal a valentine! All ages welcome. Registration required. REIN

F February 21: Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop, 11 a.m. Create your own miniature dinosaur world with this fun class just for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with dinosaur figures to bring home with them. Tickets cost $25 per person and $22.50 for members. BECBG

February 21: Hot Drinks, Cold Trails, 10:00 a.m. Join us for a lighthearted walk through the woods with hot drinks and warm smiles. Bring a reusable mug and enjoy some hot tea or cocoa. Registration required. REIN

February 28: Trivia Night, 5 p.m. Attend a fun game of trivia about nature and Reinstein Woods! Test your knowledge or learn something new. You can sign up solo or as a team. Snacks will be provided. For ages 12 and older. Registration required. REIN

SAVE THE DATE…

March 7: Master Gardener Education Day. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Erie County, 21 South Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052. 716-652-5400 x174; erie.cce.cornell.edu. Register at erie.cce.cornell.edu/events

March 12 –15: Plantasia Garden & Landscape Show, 10 a.m. this year’s theme is” A World in Bloom.” The Event Center features gardens and vendors, and Artisan Hall features a wide variety of unique artisans and educational organizations. Fairgrounds Event Center and Artisan Hall, 5820 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY 14075

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. The organization is dedicated to promoting the appreciation of native flora and holds free public field trips and indoor programs, plus provides members a newsletter, seed exchange, native plant sale, and 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.

CLASSES / EVENTS

O January 20: Members’ Night: Short Talks, 7 p.m. All are welcome to come and share their “phyto” stuff with the Finger Lakes Native Plant Society. Show pictures or artwork, read a poem, ask a burning question, or explain your latest plant-related theory or discovery. This event will take place at Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Nevin Center, 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca and on Zoom.

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. 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. 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 announces its campaign for new members. Meetings are held March through December at the Watershed Education Center, Vitale Park, Livonia at 7:00 p.m. The primary missions of the club are civic beautification and scholarships for Camp Stella Maris and Livonia Central School. Inquiries can be made to Eleanor Dober, President at: [email protected].

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 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, [email protected].

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 please email [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. [email protected]

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.

ROCHESTER cont.

Genesee Valley Hosta Society meets the second Thursday of the month, April–October, at Look Up Park, 3850 East Henrietta Rd, Henrietta. Contact 585-889-7678 or [email protected], or visit geneseevalleyhosta.com for more information.

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. Public welcome. Plant Sales, guest speakers or location visits, Volunteer Opportunities. Honeoye Falls. 585-266-0302, [email protected].

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. [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 of the month, except May-August and December. At 6:30 pm at The Henrietta Town Hall, Lower level, 475 Calkins Rd. Henrietta. Handicap accessible. Guests and nonresidents are welcome. Call 585-442-8634 or Sites.google.com/site/henriettagardenclub.

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. [email protected]

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. [email protected], ikebanarochester.org.

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, [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. New members are always welcomed. Annual plant sale on the third Saturday in May, parking lot behind the library. [email protected]

Rochester Dahlia Society meets the second Saturday of the month (except August and September) at 12:30 p.m., 2025 Rochester Dahlia Society Show and Sale Sept. 13-14 Aldersgate Methodist Church, 4115 Dewey Ave.; details at rochesterdahlias.org 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. Summer garden tours and day trips. New members welcome. [email protected]

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. Bonnie Arnold, 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. 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, [email protected]. 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, [email protected], GROW-thewilliamsongardenclub.blogspot.com.

CLASSES / EVENTS

O February 5: “The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show” with Master Gardener Sue L., noon–1:00 p.m., Attend a free class and learn about the different exhibits in “The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show.” This year’s theme was “Gardens of Tomorrow.” Registration required. This is a hybrid event. Join online or in-person at the Genesee CCE office. 420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020; register at genesee.cce.cornell.edu

February 10: Planning Meeting, 10 a.m.–noon. All are welcome to help the Canandaigua Botanical Society plan their 152nd year. Contact [email protected] for more information.

February 17: Seed Balls, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Seed balls are tiny spheres made of clay, soil, and seeds that can be tossed into a garden, field, or empty lot to grow flowers, support pollinators, and promote biodiversity. This session is held by the Webster Arboretum. Meet at the Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580.

SYRACUSE

REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS

African Violet and Gesneriad Society of Syracuse. The chapter meets at 7:00 p.m., 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. More information is available on the chapter website (avsofsyracuse.wixsite.com/avgss) or via email [email protected]

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, [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 7p.m. in the Reformed Church of Syracuse, 1228 Teall Ave., Syracuse. 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 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 [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.

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

O January 15: Sloan Lecture: The Making of Flower City: The Erie Canal, American Empire, and the Horticultural Transformation of the Country, 6:30 p.m., attend the first free virtual lecture of this year’s series and learn about Rochester’s horticultural history. The session is hosted by historian Dr. Camden Burd. Registration required: simpletix.com/e/2026-sloan-lecture-series-tickets-243113.

O January 15: Winter Sowing without Plastics with Lazy Dirt Wildflower Farm, 7 p.m. Discover an easier, money-saving and Earth-friendly way to Winter Sow in this fun online workshop. The session costs $10 per person. Registration required; lazydirtflowerfarm.com/workshops-events/p/winter-sowing-plastic-free.

O January 21: Free National Webinar, 7–8 p.m. More details coming soon. Please check the website for updates. wildones.org

O February 18: Special Benefit Webinar with Richard Louv, 7–8 p.m. Details coming soon! This is a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. hgcny.wildones.org/events

O February 20: Talk: What’s new at the Greenhouse in 2026 plus Planting Composition Suggestions, 5:30 p.m. presented by Carol Watson of the Southern Hills Garden Club. The meeting will be at Carol Watson’s Greenhouse, 2980 Sentinel Heights Road, LaFayette NY.

SAVE THE DATE

March 13: Apple Tree Grafting Workshop, 6–9 p.m. Cost is $75. For more information, please visit CCE Oneida County’s Website cceoneida.com and check out upcoming events or call (315) 736-3394 ext. 125.

March 28: Fruit Tree/Berries Seminar, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. This event is hotels by CCE Oneida County Master Gardeners; cost is $30. For more information, please visit CCE Oneida County’s Website https://cceoneida.com/ and check out upcoming events or call (315) 736-3394 ext. 125.

Deadline for calendar listings for the next issue (March-April 2026) is February 14, 2026. Please send your submissions to [email protected].

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2026 issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.

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