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., …

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 …

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 graciously asks, “Can I see your garden?” Then, off …

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 …

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 all year long. These woodpeckers …

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 five pairs of blue dots …