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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. av*****@gm***.com . 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.…
2.11.2024
As the leaves start to fall and the wind grows stronger, the urge to curl up inside with a warm soup and good book also grows stronger. This savory soup has all the coziness you crave with in-season autumn vegetables that are within reach, so it’s perfect for a rainy night in. TIME  1 hour INGREDIENTS  1 medium butternut squash …
2.11.2024
Whit’s End Gardens is a popular destination in Hamburg, New York, during Open Gardens. Would you like to visit a new garden every Friday, rain or shine, snow or sleet? Jay Jinge Hu makes it possible on his YouTube channel “Whispers in the Garden” where he posts videos of his visits to private gardens in Western New York (WNY). Jay…
2.11.2024
If you’ve been looking for small ways to decorate your home for fall and show off your creativity, we have the perfect craft for you. These small ornaments can make charming gifts as well as centerpiece garnishes— the possibilities are endless. Plus, you’ll be getting rid of some of those pesky acorns from all over your lawn. WHAT YOU NEED …
2.11.2024
Red-bellied woodpecker. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons: Rhododendrites CC BY-SA 4.0. As we get into the cooler months there are many birds that have flown south for the winter. Woodpeckers, however, are one group of birds we have locally whose residence does not change much throughout the year. Regionally, we have seven woodpecker species, six of which you can easily find…
2.11.2024
Spongy moth caterpillar. Photo courtesycals.cornell.edu A “spent” spongymoth egg mass. Frass: noun. The excrement of insect larvae. Insects are excreting all the time, but it usually doesn’t negatively impact our human lives. When we started to see little caterpillars (aka larvae) on our porch in late April, we took a magnifying glass to one. It was gray and bristly, with…
2.11.2024
WINTERIZING YOUR GARDEN As the cold inevitably creeps in, the chill in the wind serves as a reminder to get your garden ready for the winter. Here are a few tips to get you set on the right path for success and healthy growth when the final frost thaws in the spring.  There’s still time before the ground freezes to…
2.11.2024
Hello, gardening friends!  As I picked the very last of the rhubarb and the autumn raspberries, I became a little sad like I always do at this time of year. All the summer fun of gardening and being outside is coming to an end soon, and the snow will come hard and fast. Of course, some people love a winter…
2.11.2024
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May/June, 2021 – Upstate Gardeners’ Journal

Burlap garden flag

by Cathy Monrad MATERIALSBurlap Embroidery thread in desired colorPaint in desired colorStencil of desired patternGarden flag pole for 12-inch flag  TOOLSRulerScissorsMarker (same color as thread)PinsDarning needle 2 pieces of cardboardPainters tapeFoam stencil brush INSTRUCTIONS Wash and dry burlap completely. Cut a piece of burlap 12 inches wide by 34 inches long. Fold burlap piece in half lengthwise, …

What to do in the garden in May & June

May and June Garden tasks make way for summer beauty and delicious edibles in the garden. MULCHING TREES & SHRUBSAccording to the International Society of Arboriculture, mulching, when done correctly, is one of the most beneficial practices a homeowner can do for the health of trees. However, there is a right and a wrong way …

At home on the international stage: Bergen Water Gardens and Nursery

Story by Michelle Sutton; photos courtesy of Bergen Water Gardens and Nursery The ‘Magnificient’ lotus is the first to bloom each year at the nursery Halfway between the Villages of Bergen in Genesee County and Churchville in Monroe County lies Bergen Water Gardens and Nursery (hereafter, “Bergen”), where spouses Larry Nau and Lili Liu are …

Love at first sight

Story by Colleen O’Neill Nice I was inspired to write this article after touring gardens in the Pacific Northwest just before travel restrictions were put in place. As I was roaming through “The Farm” of horticulturalist Thomas Hobbs in Langley, British Columbia, I discovered an unusual flower. It was scattered throughout a large, fenced-in area …

Eating your flowers and loving it

Story by Carol Sitarski; photos courtesy Pixabay The weather is finally warm and with that we are seeing flowers start to bloom with all the pretty colors that we love. But are the blooms all there is to enjoy? Absolutely not! Some flowers are not only beautiful, but tasty as well, with flavors that will …

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