In this three session class students can make four fused glass pieces to stick in potted plants or gardens, 3D flowers, birds, butterflies or create one of your own.

Interested in raised beds gardens at home? Not sure where to start? Join this beginner-friendly class for an exploration of picking the right type of raised bed for you, and then get some hands-on practice in basic power tool use and simple wood carpentry. Attendees will not take home a raised bed, but will learn […]

Do you dream of harvesting baskets full of ripe, juicy tomatoes but end up with more leaves than fruit? You're not alone! Whether you're a first-time gardener or looking to level up your tomato crop, this workshop is for you. Join us to learn proven techniques for growing healthier plants and producing more tomatoes all season long.

Curious about growing your gourmet mushrooms safely and successfully, without expensive equipment? Join us for a hands-on workshop led by Don Gasiewicz, Horticulture/Natural Resource Program Manager from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County. This program is being offered to Allegany County participants as well.

Have you ever wanted to turn one plant into many? That hydrangea you love could be three more by next spring (for free!). Those flowers or herbs that you keep buying every year, could be propagated by you and save that money next year.  Join Master Gardener Volunteer Carol Sitarski for an informative class on […]

Please join us on farm for a discussion on enhancing soil health for farms of all types.  Topics & Activities: Nichols Farm Background Soil Health Trailer demonstrations Benefits and Uses of Cover Crops discussion and walk through cover crop plots Farmer-led discussion and Q&A Followed by Lunch from 12-1pm. Free to attend, pre-registration appreciated for […]

Shade gardens can be beautiful, provided you understand the different degrees of shade and which plants grow best. You’ll learn what to plant, how to deal with the challenges of shade gardening, and ways to design a small-space garden with perennials and other plants.

Curious about the creatures crawling through your garden, buzzing around your flowers, or sneaking into your home? Join us for a journey into the world of commonly seen “good bugs,” “bad bugs,” and those that fall somewhere in between.  We’ll explore pollinators, garden pests, invasive species, and backyard allies as we discover who helps, who […]

Join Grassroots Gardens of WNY at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village in a session on seed saving 101. We will address the importance of saving seeds and how implementing this process can lead to robust plants adapted to your growing conditions. Participants can expect to have a hands-on demonstration on how to process, store, and document seed saving. Folks can bring their own seeds to process as well. 

Native Landscapes: Management and Planting Strategies at NYS Parks New York State Parks is increasing the use of native plants in our shared public spaces, following a native plant policy that encourages using beneficial species in all landscaping and gardening projects. In this discussion we will go over management strategies that help horticulture staff balance […]