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BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS INTRODUCES “PLAYSPACE”  On March 26 the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens opened Playspace. Playspace is an interactive exhibit where kids and families can learn about the important connections between people, plants, and pollinators.  Playspace features interactive and educational signage, imaginative play stations, hands-on activities, busy boards, and other fun ways to get curious…
5.05.2025
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…
5.05.2025
In April 2023 I went to Koufonisia, two small, beautiful islands in the Cyclades of Greece. The weather was wonderful, with a daily high in the mid-seventies and abundant sunshine. The crowds were almost nonexistent on some days, and the locals embraced us wholeheartedly. In fact, we were even invited to a St. George’s Day celebration where we were supplied…
5.05.2025
The First Dandelion  by Walt Whitman  Simple and fresh and fair from winter’s close emerging,  As if no artifice of fashion, business, politics, had ever been,  Forth from its sunny nook of shelter’d grass-innocent, golden, calm as the dawn,  The spring’s first dandelion shows its trustful face. No one has ever chosen the dandelion as “Perennial of the Year” or…
5.05.2025
An eastern gray squirrel If you ever put up a birdfeeder, you might find that soon enough you are getting more than just birds. Squirrels are very good at finding sources of food, and they can easily maneuver onto most bird feeders to get their fill of seed. But believe it or not, there are ways to keep squirrels out…
2.05.2025
This fresh salad is the perfect light lunch on a nice spring day. Pair it with grilled chicken or shrimp and a loaf of crusty bread to make a complete meal. This pretty dish is also fun to bring to a potluck; wait to dress it until just before serving. SALAD INGREDIENTS  10–12 oz. fresh baby spinach, washed  1 pint…
2.05.2025
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I just wanted to give you an update on our new DuraEdge pro infield. I am thrilled to tell you that the end product is outstanding. All of the problems I was battling before have been resolved with this product. The dirt maintains moisture, stays together, and yields a firm infield that keeps the ball …

July/August, 2013 – Upstate Gardeners’ Journal

Almanac: What to Do in the Garden in September & October (2013)

Garden Maintenance: Continue to remove weeds to prevent perennial ones from having a head start in the spring and to prevent annual ones from shedding seeds into the soil. If you don’t have time to weed, at least cut off and discard the seed heads. Water trees and shrubs. This is as important as watering …

A Mystery Grows at Chimney Bluffs

Readers of the Upstate Gardeners’ Journal love this micro-fiction series and are clamoring for more. We’ll have Jonathan Everitt and Steve Smock back soon, but in the meantime, please feel free to catch up, if you’ve missed any, or just re-enjoy the stories! A Mystery Grows at Chimney Bluffs: Chapter 2 A Mystery Grows at …

Sonnenberg in October – Don’t miss this tour from WNY!

Details are here.

Almanac: What to do in the Garden in July & August

Oh those sultry dog days of summer! In the garden we can find either feast or famine depending on Mother Nature’s whim.  Will we have rain or will it be dry? We can’t say, but whether the garden is still growing in full throttle or in a lull, there is plenty we can do. If …

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