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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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March/April, 2017 – Upstate Gardeners’ Journal

Odyssey to Ithaca 2017 tickets officially for sale…

This trip sells out—purchase your Odyssey tickets today! A wonderful spring tradition—inspiring gardens shopping at great nurseries—unusual plants—gorgeous scenery—a delicious Herbal Lunch and…a surprise treat compliments of Crafty Cathy! Read more about this trip here. ONLY $77/person. Please choose pick up location: BuffaloBataviaVictor

Garden Hose Guards

by Cathy Monrad MATERIALS PER HOSE GUARD 2 foot piece of ½ inch rebar 1 foot length of ½ inch copper pipe ½ inch copper pipe cap 1 cabinet door knob; type with bolt attached TOOLS Scrap wood Pliers Drill and bits Hammer or mallet Cathy Monrad is the graphic designer and the self-proclaimed garden …

New York Owls

by Liz Magnanti Last winter offered some great opportunities to see many of the owl species we have here in Upstate New York. Owls are birds of prey that are primarily nocturnal. They are characterized by their large, forward facing eyes, circular flat faces, and sharp beaks and talons. Owls’ eyes are so large that …

The Tree of (a Secret) Life

story and photos by John Ernst One summer during college, I worked as a landscaper at Genesee Valley Park. I savored the chance to work outside. Each day I would drive my Gator through the misty sunrise at 5 a.m., surveying the park and ensuring that all was well before hikers and picnickers arrived. And …

“Plantasia Gardens Through the Ages” Seminar Schedule

 March 23–March 26, the Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg All seminars to take place in the large seminar room unless otherwise noted. Large seminar room is located to the left of the concession stand. Small seminar room is located to the right of the concession stand. THURSDAY , MARCH 23, 201711 am: Don’t Just Gawk—Learn on Garden Walks – Connie …

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