The Webster Viridarium
Growing Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are a reliable summer beauty. They range in bloom time, shape and habit bringing shades of white, pink and deep blue into our gardens. Discover what varieties will extend […]
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Events for April 18, 2026
Plan Now, Grow Soon, Craft Later
With a little bit of planning, your garden can provide beautiful materials for natural crafting. Get an overview of flowers grown in our region that can be pressed, dried, and […]
Biochar 101 Workshop
You may have heard of biochar and its many benefits when added to your soil, but just what is it and what are the benefits to using it. Biochar isn’t something new it was developed by pre-Columbian indigenous populations in the Amazon Basin (mainly modern-day Brazil) over 2,500 years ago. Did you know you can make your own biochar at home from different types of biomasses such as woody plant material and even grasses.
Plant Maintenance
Plant Maintenance: Pinching, Pruning, Staking & Dead-Heading Once your plants are going, what's next? This class will cover the basics of plant maintenance, from pinching, pruning, staking and deadheading. The […]
2026 GROS Orchid Show
Celebrate the Genesee Region Orchid Society's (GROS) 50th annual orchid show! Their largest orchid show yet.
Bud Grafting Workshop
Join us for a hands-on Bud Grafting Workshop at the Rochester Folk Art Guild, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Grafting is a traditional orchard practice that allows you to add new varieties to existing apple trees without planting new trees. It is also an important way to preserve heirloom varieties and increase diversity and resilience in your orchard.