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Bonsai Bar @ OSB Ciderworks - Buffalo Dwarf Jade Bonsai About the Event Bonsai Bar is a night of fun at a local venue near you that you don’t want to miss! Beginner workshops are perfect for you to learn everything you need to know to walk away with your very own tiny tree. So […]
Bonsai is a Japanese art form that involves growing and training miniature trees in containers, mimicking the shape and scale of full-sized trees in nature. The goal of Bonsai stewardship is not to create a genetically small tree but to maintain a normal tree species in miniature form through pruning and training. Bonsai also emphasizes […]
The Master Gardeners of Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum this fall. Become familiar with the park's highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge. Meet at the […]
Sonnenberg Gardens is pleased to host Mina Vescera, Nursery/Landscape Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. Mina will present two one-hour talks on building plant communities in perennial gardens and designing native plant communities while incorporating non-invasive ornamental plants. She will also address invasive species and New York State regulations. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of sustainable landscape practices!
Bring the beauty of fall indoors with a festive succulent pumpkin planter! In this hands-on class, participants will fill a 7-inch ceramic pumpkin with live succulents, permanent fall foliage, flower stems, and decorative moss or stone. Unlike a traditional pumpkin, this seasonal arrangement will last throughout autumn and into the Thanksgiving holiday. The class will […]
Celebrate the cozy season by creating a charming fall decoration that will last well beyond Halloween! In this hands-on workshop, you'll make a durable cement pumpkin planter perfect for displaying a small succulent. Along the way, you'll learn the basics of succulent care, including watering, lighting, pruning, and propagation, so you can keep your plants […]
The Master Gardeners of Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum this fall. Become familiar with the park's highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge. Meet at the […]
The Master Gardeners of Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum this fall. Become familiar with the park's highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge. Meet at the […]
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 […]
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 aesthetic and ecological goals in landscape restoration and garden […]