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 …

You’ve canned, frozen, dehydrated, and shared your fall harvest. But, of course, there is a lot left over. A great way to enjoy the last veggies of the season is to eat them cold and crisp with a variety of fun dips. This crudité platter incorporates all the best of the season’s harvest and is …

So often when we watch birds in their natural habitats, we see them singing, nesting, hunting, and more. The more you watch birds, you might start to notice behaviors they exhibit which can be quite confusing. Over the years I have gotten so many of the same bird behavior questions that I thought it would …

Autumn is an ideal time to add native plants to your garden that are popular with pollinators. Cooler temperatures, warm soil, less water stress and limited weed competition encourage strong root growth. Douglas W. Tallamy, American entomologist, ecologist, conservationist and author, explains “ . . . we humans have disrupted natural habitats in so many …

Ah, autumn. If I am forced to choose one of the four seasons in which to live in perpetuity, the season of sweater weather would be it. While at times the ending of gardening season can be bittersweet, the majestic crescendo with which it ends more than makes up for it in my book. And …

BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS BEGINS HISTORIC EXPANSION The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has launched a transformative $31 million expansion and renovation designed to elevate educational offerings, community programs, and visitor experiences for generations to come. Construction began in June and is expected to conclude in early 2027. The project includes more …