THURSDAY MARCH 13, 2025  11 am: It’s a Jungle Out There–Floral Design— Dorothy Julius, Along Gardens Path  Noon: Revisiting the Greats … Perennial Plant of the Year Selections—Sharon Webber, Lifetime CNLP  1 pm: Do’s & Don’ts of Pruning Trees & Shrubs— Steve Sypniewski, Lifetime CNLP, Buffalo State College  2 pm: Sex in the Garden (It’s …

Looking for a new spring carrot recipe? Look no further! Our brown sugar and bourbon glazed carrots are a perfect side dish for early spring. Pair then with ham, roast, fish, or even tofu to round out your meal. TIME: 1 hour  INGREDIENTS  1/2 pound carrots, peeled  1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar  1/4 cup …

Want to garden comfortably? This padded bucket seat serves double duty as tool storage and a seat for gardening. We used materials we had on hand, with the exception of the bucket and lid. A combination of hot glue and adhesive gives instant hold with longevity and strength.  SUPPLIES  5-gallon plastic bucket with lid  2 …

As the days get longer and the temperatures begin to increase, our resident birds who stayed all winter will start to fill the air with song and look for places to nest. Although most birds don’t begin nesting until April and May, there are still a lot of things you can do to prepare your …

SPONSORED LISTINGS 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 …

Spring is a great time to evaluate your garden and research native plants that boost pollen and nectar availability. By including natives in your landscape, you provide pollinators with the plant species that they prefer to eat. Native plants thrive here in Western New York because they are adapted to our local climate and soils. …