• Plant Sale with Michael Hannen

    The Bird House 3035 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

    Plant Sale at the Bird House Saturday, April 11,  (times to be determined) Open the 2026 spring garden season and join Michael Hannen for his rare and unusual plants at […]

  • Durand Eastman Park Tours Spring 2026

    Duand Eastman Park 1200 Kings Hwy N, Rochester, NY, United States

    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 spring. Become familiar with […]

  • Attracting Hummingbirds

    CountryMax Spencerport 4658 West Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY, United States

    Hummingbirds are little miracles with wings. They are fascinating and provide loads of enjoyment when watched out our windows. Learn about hummingbirds’ essential needs and the plants that lure them […]

  • Hydrangeas via Zoom

    Everyone loves them but so many struggle with growing them. Learn about types of hydrangeas for shade or sun and best growing practices to ensure blooms. Registration required. Via Zoom […]

  • Orchid Repotting

    Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States

    Bring your orchid with you! Our experts will help repot your plant and give you lots of great advice on how to care for your orchid.

  • Hand-On Mushroom Inoculaiton

    Cornell Cooperative Extension Wyoming County 36 Center St Suite B, Warsaw, NY, United States

    Mushroom inoculation is the process of introducing mushroom spawn (mycelium) into a substrate, such as logs or sawdust, to begin growth. It involves drilling holes, inserting spawn (plugs or sawdust), […]

  • 2026 GROS Orchid Show

    RSMC Eisenhart Auditorium 657 East Ave, Rochester, United States

    Celebrate the Genesee Region Orchid Society's (GROS) 50th annual orchid show! Their largest orchid show yet.

  • Growing Hydrangeas

    Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center 1525 Calkins Rd., Pittsford, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Plan Now, Grow Soon, Craft Later

    CountryMax Fairport 897 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY, United States

    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

    Sonnenberg Gardens 250 Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY, United States

    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.