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March/April, 2018 – Upstate Gardeners’ Journal

Succulent Globe

by Cathy Monrad MATERIALS 2 Hanging dome-shape wire planters with coco fiber liners, hangers removed Floral foam blocks Succulents of your choice Potting soil, moistened TOOLS Cardboard sheet, slightly larger than planter dimensions Black zip ties Marker Utility knife or shears    

Planning your Spring Garden with Children in Tow

by Valerie E. Shaw Your garden is amazing to your children, whether it’s a potted plant on the patio or a ten-acre farm. While they’re out there, your kids are increasing their physical health, learning about all sorts of great science concepts, and getting good and dirty—which we all know is great for their immune systems. As if that wasn’t …

Protect, Connect, Conserve: Incorporating Home Garden Trends from the 2018 Philadelphia International Flower Show

Story and photos by Katie DeTar The Philadelphia Flower Show, one of the oldest and largest indoor garden shows in the world, brings the wow factor to the City of Brotherly Love every March. With more than 150 vendors, 4,500 exhibitors, and 300,000 square feet of display space, the event has inspired and delighted audiences since 1829. This year’s show continued …

Upstate Pairing: May-June 2018

K2 Brothers Brewing is a New York State farm/microbrewery in Penfield that opened in December of 2017. It is owned and operated by brothers Kyle and Bradley Kennedy with the support of their family and friends. K2 has a full kitchen and its tap list includes 13 of its own beers along with New York ciders, wines, and craft …

Real Estate for Wildlife

by Liz Magnanti Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and animals are out of hibernation. This is a very active time for wildlife. They are looking for food, mates, and a place to roost and raise their young. There are many different types of houses and habitats you can set up in your yard to attract a diversity of wildlife. …

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