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SUMMARY:Garden Talk “Raised Gardens”
DESCRIPTION:Garden Talk “Raised Gardens”\nJoin Master Gardener Roberta T. Raised gardens can be a lot of work to pre-plan and set up\, but they are worth the effort. Learn about what soil you need for what plants and a nifty way to water! \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nCall 585-343-3040 ext. 101 to register to attend in-person. \nOR \nClick here to register for online: \nhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/KBTjRPt_QROvvw5rTq6xQQ \nThis meeting will be recorded. \nAnyone who registers for the zoom meeting will get a link to the recording when it is available. \nLocation \nThis is an hybrid event – you can join online or in-person at the Genesee CCE office. \n420 East Main Street\nBatavia\, NY 14020
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/garden-talk-raised-gardens/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extention Genesee County\, 420 E. Main Street\, Batavia\, NY\, 14020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Orchid Fest
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Fest \nMarch 6\, 2026\, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nCost: Included with admission \nIf you thought our Orchid Exhibit was spectacular\, just wait until you experience Orchid Fest! This year\, Niagara Frontier Orchid Society’s Orchid Show will be the grand finale to the Orchid Exhibit\, nearly doubling the number of orchids you’ll see this weekend only. All-things-orchids will be at the Botanical Gardens and reimagined like never before. Featuring award-winning orchids\, special displays and showcases\, alongside vendors and orchid experts\, this is a must-see for orchid lovers and exhibit goers! \nThis special celebration of all thing orchid runs all weekend long! See it during Orchids After Dark on March 6 and 7\, or during the day on March 7 and 8. \nFor more information about Orchid Fest\, please contact: info@buffalogardens.com
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-fest/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Show
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SUMMARY:Seed to Supper Gardening Class 2026
DESCRIPTION:Seed to Supper Gardening Class 2026\n\nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\nA course for beginner gardeners who want to learn how to grow their own vegetables and herbs successfully. \nCome join Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners to learn about practical\, low-cost techniques for building\, planning\, planting\, maintaining\, and celebrating the harvest of a successful vegetable garden. \nThis FREE beginner’s gardening course will give you the tools you need to successfully grow a portion of \nyour own food on any budget.  Three-Part Series held on Saturdays.   \nProgram Participants will: \n1  .Learn about building healthy soils\, planning\, planting\, caring for and harvesting your garden. (All sessions and supplies are free!) \n2.  Receive a print copy of the NYS Seed to Supper Garden Guide \n3.  Receive garden seeds and transplants upon completion. \n4.  Have access to continued support from Master Gardeners throughout the garden season\, however works best for you (text\, email or phone) with in-person consultations if needed. \nRegister to hold your spot.  Limited spots available. For more information\, please call CCE- Wayne County at 315-331-8415 or e-mail Laurie VanNostrand.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/seed-to-supper-gardening-class-2026-3/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County\, 1581 State Route 88 North\, Newark\, NY\, 14513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Orchid Fest
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Fest \nMarch 7\, 2026\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nCost: Included with admission \nIf you thought our Orchid Exhibit was spectacular\, just wait until you experience Orchid Fest! This year\, Niagara Frontier Orchid Society’s Orchid Show will be the grand finale to the Orchid Exhibit\, nearly doubling the number of orchids you’ll see this weekend only. All-things-orchids will be at the Botanical Gardens and reimagined like never before. Featuring award-winning orchids\, special displays and showcases\, alongside vendors and orchid experts\, this is a must-see for orchid lovers and exhibit goers! \nThis special celebration of all thing orchid runs all weekend long! See it during Orchids After Dark on March 6 and 7\, or during the day on March 7 and 8. \nFor more information about Orchid Fest\, please contact: info@buffalogardens.com
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-fest-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Show
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SUMMARY:Orchid Fest
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Fest \nMarch 8\, 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nCost: Included with admission \nIf you thought our Orchid Exhibit was spectacular\, just wait until you experience Orchid Fest! This year\, Niagara Frontier Orchid Society’s Orchid Show will be the grand finale to the Orchid Exhibit\, nearly doubling the number of orchids you’ll see this weekend only. All-things-orchids will be at the Botanical Gardens and reimagined like never before. Featuring award-winning orchids\, special displays and showcases\, alongside vendors and orchid experts\, this is a must-see for orchid lovers and exhibit goers! \nThis special celebration of all thing orchid runs all weekend long! See it during Orchids After Dark on March 6 and 7\, or during the day on March 7 and 8. \nFor more information about Orchid Fest\, please contact: info@buffalogardens.com
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-fest-3/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Show
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SUMMARY:How to Design a Meadow in Your Yard via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:How to Design a Meadow in Your Yard via Zoom\n\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n\nThis webinar will focus on how to use native plants to replace areas of lawn to create a bustling native meadow. Topics covered include: design principles\, embracing succession and change\, determining the right plants for site conditions and maximizing habitat and eco benefit. \nThis presentation will be by a Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County Master Gardener. \nTo register: email nea8@cornell.edu with your name\, address\, and phone number.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/how-to-design-a-meadow-in-your-yard-via-zoom/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Plantasia
DESCRIPTION:The Official Sponsor Of Spring\nPlantasia 2026 will take place Thursday\, March 12 – Sunday\, March 15. \nOur landscapers will display their garden creativity with our 2026 theme of A World in Bloom! \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/plantasia-2026/
LOCATION:Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center\, 5820 South Park Avenue\, Hamburg\, NY\, 14075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Expo
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SUMMARY:Plantasia
DESCRIPTION:The Official Sponsor Of Spring\nPlantasia 2026 will take place Thursday\, March 12 – Sunday\, March 15. \nOur landscapers will display their garden creativity with our 2026 theme of A World in Bloom! \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/plantasia-2026-2/
LOCATION:Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center\, 5820 South Park Avenue\, Hamburg\, NY\, 14075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Expo
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SUMMARY:Orchids
DESCRIPTION:Join David Weiss\, of the Genesee Region Orchid Society\, as he presents and discusses Orchids. He will give many examples of varieties\, care requirements\, repotting demonstrations\, and more. He will also talk about the Genesee Region Orchid Society and their upcoming show!
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchids/
LOCATION:Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center\, 1525 Calkins Rd.\, Pittsford\, NY\, 14534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Milkweed Matters Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Milkweed Matters Book Signing. \nSaturday\, March 14 –  10 am-1 pm at The Bird House. \n The Bird House welcomes Lisa Conners to the store for a signing of her children’s book “Milkweed Matters.” Beginning with the life cycle of the milkweed plant\, this book follows the other species intricately tied to it in a typical food chain starting with a milkweed plant in the US and ending with the owl and decomposers in Mexico. Other life cycles the reader will encounter are the monarch butterfly\, black-eared mouse\, owl and decomposers. This book aims to help young readers see the connections between life cycles and food chains. While nonfiction\, it reads as a story to engage young readers and is also useful for teachers in the classroom through grade four. Second place in book category for the Virginia Outdooor Writers Association Excellence in Craft contest\, 2017.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/milkweed-matters-book-signing/
LOCATION:The Bird House\, 3035 Monroe Avenue\, Rochester\, NY\, 14618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Plantasia
DESCRIPTION:The Official Sponsor Of Spring\nPlantasia 2026 will take place Thursday\, March 12 – Sunday\, March 15. \nOur landscapers will display their garden creativity with our 2026 theme of A World in Bloom! \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/plantasia-2026-3/
LOCATION:Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center\, 5820 South Park Avenue\, Hamburg\, NY\, 14075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Expo
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SUMMARY:Orchid Kokedama Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Kokedama Workshop \nMarch 14\, 2026\, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm \nCost: $50/ticket | $45/member \n\nGet ready to dig in and get creative as you craft your very own orchid kokedama! Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. In this hands-on class\, you’ll be guided step-by-step to transform a beautiful orchid into a unique hanging or tabletop display wrapped in moss. Whether you hang it in a window or showcase it as a living centerpiece\, your orchid kokedama is sure to bring beauty to any space. No green thumb required — just bring your love for plants and creativity! All materials to create your kokedama are provided. \nMeet your instructor\, Liz! \nLiz Gatto is a new face at the Botanical Gardens\, joining our team in April of 2023 as our Educator and Program Coordinator. Liz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with Museum Studies from Niagara University. She is passionate about museum education and is excited to bring her creativity to the Botanical Gardens. Prior to joining the team\, Liz worked in the department of Art and Family Programs for several years at Artpark in Lewiston\, NY and has interned with multiple galleries including the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Liz is also an artist herself\, her love for botany and nature shines through her personal artwork. She is very much looking forward to getting the public inspired by the gardens and offering creative workshops. In her spare time Liz enjoys drawing\, painting\, traveling\, drinking coffee\, visiting museums\, and taking care of her many houseplants!   
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-kokedama-workshop/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Orchid Kokedama Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Kokedama Workshop \nMarch 14\, 2026\, 2:00 – 3:00 pm \nCost: $50/ticket | $45/member \n\nGet ready to dig in and get creative as you craft your very own orchid kokedama! Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. In this hands-on class\, you’ll be guided step-by-step to transform a beautiful orchid into a unique hanging or tabletop display wrapped in moss. Whether you hang it in a window or showcase it as a living centerpiece\, your orchid kokedama is sure to bring beauty to any space. No green thumb required — just bring your love for plants and creativity! All materials to create your kokedama are provided. \nMeet your instructor\, Liz! \nLiz Gatto is a new face at the Botanical Gardens\, joining our team in April of 2023 as our Educator and Program Coordinator. Liz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with Museum Studies from Niagara University. She is passionate about museum education and is excited to bring her creativity to the Botanical Gardens. Prior to joining the team\, Liz worked in the department of Art and Family Programs for several years at Artpark in Lewiston\, NY and has interned with multiple galleries including the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Liz is also an artist herself\, her love for botany and nature shines through her personal artwork. She is very much looking forward to getting the public inspired by the gardens and offering creative workshops. In her spare time Liz enjoys drawing\, painting\, traveling\, drinking coffee\, visiting museums\, and taking care of her many houseplants!   
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-kokedama-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20251026T121710Z
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SUMMARY:Plantasia
DESCRIPTION:The Official Sponsor Of Spring\nPlantasia 2026 will take place Thursday\, March 12 – Sunday\, March 15. \nOur landscapers will display their garden creativity with our 2026 theme of A World in Bloom! \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/plantasia-2026-4/
LOCATION:Hamburg Fairgrounds Event Center\, 5820 South Park Avenue\, Hamburg\, NY\, 14075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T210000
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SUMMARY:Urban Vegetable Gardening: 4 Part Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to grow your own urban vegetable garden in this 4-part workshop. \n\n\n\n\nIn this 4-part workshop series\, Toronto Master Gardeners will guide you through a variety of topics on Urban Vegetable Gardening with presentations\, hands-on demonstrations\, and exercises. From the process of garden planning to vegetable selection and seeding\, these workshops will provide you with the knowledge and tools to create your own successful and productive garden. Everyone is welcome at this workshop\, which is geared to novice and intermediate gardeners. \nWednesdays\, March 18\, 25\, April 1 and 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. (four sessions). \nPublic $100\, TBG Members $85 (plus applicable taxes and fees). \nProgram Schedule: \nSession 1 – From Balconies to Backyards: Planning a Successful Vegetable Garden \nWednesday\, March 18: \nAre you growing vegetables for the first time or aiming to increase the productivity of an existing vegetable patch? This session will highlight key factors to consider when planning a vegetable garden in a variety of growing spaces. Participants will have the opportunity to begin designing a garden plan with the help of a Toronto Master Gardener. A pre-measure or thought about size and area of your proposed garden is recommended. Basic sketching materials will be provided. Come prepared with your dreams & ideas! \nSession 2 – What does it all mean!? Demystifying gardening terminology and deciding what to plant! \nWednesday\, March 25: \nFabaceae and Solanaceae\, Heirloom\, Open-pollinated and Hybrid – oh my! Gardening can feel like learning a new language. In this session we’ll demystify the terminology first\, then work on choosing plants that will suit your conditions and thrive. Participants will learn key tips for reading seed catalogues and packets with confidence. Building on your garden plan this session will guide you in choosing specific vegetables to grow. Participants will learn about vegetable selection\, planting strategies and begin work on their own personalized planting plan. \nSession 3 – Tips for a successful crop and plentiful harvest \nWedesday\, April 1: \nIn this session\, we’ll take a deeper dive into some of the most commonly grown vegetables\, exploring their growth habits\, plant care\, disease prevention\, and harvesting techniques. You’ll learn practical tips and tricks for producing a successful crop\, along with strategies for extending the growing season and harvesting more than one crop from the same space. Participants are encouraged to bring a cell phone\, iPad\, or other WiFi-enabled device to join a fun Kahoot quiz! \nSession 4 – Starting Your Veggies From Seed \nWednesday\, April 8: \nWould you like to grow veggies that have been in your family for generations\, maybe even start homesteading\, or perhaps (like many of us) just have fun experimenting with a home garden? From seed sowing to thinning plants\, learning the difference between cotyledons and true leaves\, knowing when to use warming pads or grow-lights … in this seminar you’ll learn everything you didn’t know you needed to know to start growing veggies and herbs from seed! Our workshop activity will be learning how to plant seeds and transplant seedlings. \nAbout Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) \nToronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current\, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels\, including in person\, in print\, through the media\, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community\, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/urban-vegetable-gardening-4-part-workshop/
LOCATION:Toronto Botanical Garden\, 777 Lawrence Ave E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3C 1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:2026 Rochester Urban Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 Rochester Urban Agriculture Conference\n\nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\n\nThis year’s Conference will be held at East HS on Saturday\, March 21 from 9a-4p! This is a day of learning and connections featuring interactive workshops\, community knowledge sharing\, Fruition’s Gift of Seed Experience\, gardening tables and displays\, and more! \nREGISTRATION\nGiven the overwhelming popularity of last year’s Conference\, we are requiring registration in order to be as prepared for the day as possible. During registration\, please make sure to select what workshops you are interested in attending so we can place them in appropriately sized rooms. Full workshop descriptions are in the agenda on the registration page. We are offering a pay-what-you-can model for tickets to support the costs of this amazing event ($0 – $10). Thank you so much for your support! \nRegister today! \nAGENDA\n\n9:00 AM – Doors open\, sign-in\, visit tables\n9:30 AM – Welcome\, intros\, housekeeping\n10:00 AM – Workshop Block #1\n11:10 AM – Workshop Block #2\n12:10 PM – Lunch\n1:10 PM – Workshop Block #3\n2:30 PM – Fruition’s Gift of Seed Experience\n4:00 PM – Conference Conclusion\n\nThis conference is brought to you by the Rochester Urban Agriculture Working Group\, with support from Rochester Food Policy Council\, Cornell Cooperative Extension\, Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District\, Taproot Collective\, and Wegmans. \nQUESTIONS?\nPlease reach out to Mallory Hohl mdh286@cornell.edu or Lori Koenick lbk75@cornell.edu \nFee\n$0 – $10 \nRegister\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-rochester-urban-agriculture-conference-tickets-1980713852452?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLocation\nEast High School\n1801 East Main Street\nRochester\, New York 14609
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/2026-rochester-urban-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:East High School\, 1801 East Main St.\, Rochester\, 14609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Expo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260312T135650Z
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SUMMARY:Raised Bed Gardening
DESCRIPTION:We will focus on the key steps to ensure a successful vegetable garden. We will also cover planting and harvesting techniques\, the advantages of raised bed gardening and the top 10 vegetables for home gardening. This program will be taught by a Master Gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension.  \nHosted by The Friends of Tinker Nature Park. Presented by Master Gardener\, Karen Soanes.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/raised-bed-gardening/
LOCATION:Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center\, 1525 Calkins Rd.\, Pittsford\, NY\, 14534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260312T141658Z
CREATED:20260312T141658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T141658Z
UID:7418-1774087200-1774092600@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Highland Park Tour
DESCRIPTION:Highland Park Tour – An Early Spring Stroll through an Oasis in the City\n\n 10:00 AM 11:30 AM \nGate House 2 (map)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHighland Park is a Rochester treasure. Not only a world-class Arboretum\, but part of only 4 city-wide park systems designed by Olmsted. \nJoin us for an early spring walk through the quiet beauty and enduring vision of Frederick Law Olmsted’s Highland Park. In late March\, this guided tour offers a transitional view of the park as it begins to awaken from winter—revealing subtle signs of the coming growing season alongside the structure\, form\, and design that shape the landscape year-round. \nWe’ll explore Highland Park’s rich history\, thoughtful planning\, and the landscape elements that make it a living work of art in every season. Learn how Olmsted’s background influenced his visionary layout and purpose for this public space. Along the way\, we’ll highlight some of the park’s unique and historic “legacy” and specimen plants\, observing how they contribute to Highland Park’s character as winter gradually gives way to spring. \nFree event Registration \n(Eventbrite registration open; if you are unable to attend after registering\, please cancel your reservation.)
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/highland-park-tour/
LOCATION:Highland Park\, 180 Reservoir Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260312T180939Z
CREATED:20260312T180939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180939Z
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop\n\nDate: Sunday\, March 22\nTime: 1:00–3:00 PM\nPrice: Pay What You Wish\, Suggested donation $30\nLocation: Rochester Folk Art Guild\n1445 Upper Hill Road\, Middlesex\, NY \nJoin us for a hands-on Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop at the Rochester Folk Art Guild\, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension. \nProper pruning is essential for healthy trees and good fruit production. This workshop will cover when and how to prune\, how to shape trees for long-term health\, and how to assess overall tree condition during the dormant season. We will focus on our apple trees but can also offer advice on plums\, peaches\, cherries\, and other fruit trees. \nWorkshop details: \n\n\nInstructor: David Barnet\, Rochester Folk Art Guild \n\n\nHands-on instruction in fruit tree pruning \n\n\nLearn how to shape and maintain trees for healthy growth and fruiting \n\n\nWinter pest scouting and basic tree health assessment \n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\nBring your own pruning shears if you have them\, or use shared tools provided \n\n\nThe workshop will take place outdoors. Dress for the weather. \n\n\nThis workshop is for anyone interested in orchard care\, home fruit production\, or learning practical orchard management skills.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/fruit-tree-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:Rochester Folk Art Guild\, 1445 Upper Hill Rd.\, Middlesex\, NY\, 14507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260129T162536Z
CREATED:20260129T162536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T162536Z
UID:6750-1774467000-1774470600@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Peonies in the Garden via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Peonies in the Garden via Zoom\n\nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n\nThis presentation will address planting\, fertility\, pest problems\, fall care\, varieties\, cut flower use and more. \nCornell Cooperative Extension Educator\, Russ Welser will give you secrets to growing and enjoying this beautiful plant. He has many years of experience growing peonies. \nTo register\, email nea8@cornell.edu with your name\, address\, and phone number.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/peonies-in-the-garden-via-zoom/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260323T184452Z
CREATED:20260323T184452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T184452Z
UID:7647-1774684800-1774695600@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Orchid Sale
DESCRIPTION:Take home a piece of our beautiful Orchid Exhibit by purchasing your very own orchid from the show at an extremely discounted rate. Orchids will sell fast\, so be sure to plan ahead to get to the sale. Orchids will be available in a range of colors\, sizes\, and varieties and are ready to go to their new homes! \nThe Orchid Sale will take place in the Botanical Gardens’ Administration Building and is free to attend. \nPlease also note that not all orchids for sale will be flowering\, some will be in transition. Orchids can bloom for up to six months before the flowers fade and fall. Orchids with green and healthy leaves\, but no flowers\, are not dead\, they simply aren’t ready to flower yet. \n*Orchids for sale in the gift shop are not included in this special rate. Sales tax is not included in listed prices. Only orchids from the exhibit will be sold at this discounted rate. \n\nMarch 28\, 8:00 am – 11:00 am \nCost: $6/small orchid | $12/large orchid \n\nFor more information about the Orchid Sale\, please contact: info@buffalogardens.com
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchid-sale/
LOCATION:Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260323T102519Z
CREATED:20260323T095835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T102519Z
UID:7586-1774692000-1774695600@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Healthy Gardening
DESCRIPTION:You spend a lot of time and effort keeping your garden healthy. Let’s talk about different ways that you can keep yourself healthy for gardening by discussing body mechanics\, tools\, and more. \n\n\n\nPresented by master gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension.\nThese seminars are FREE\, but space is limited. So\, sign up today. \n\n\n\nRegister online
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/healthy-gardening/
LOCATION:CountryMax Baldwinsville\, 2964 State Route 31\, Lysander\, NY\, 13027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260323T190626Z
CREATED:20260323T190626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T190626Z
UID:7650-1774692000-1774699200@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Container gardens are a popular way to grow at home\, but can often offer some challenges that in-ground or raised bed gardening doesn’t. Join this class to learn some methods that will improve your container garden outcomes. Taught by Patti Jablonski\, General Manager at Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market. \nClasses are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project\, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden Market\, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY. \nMAP is a nonprofit food hub and urban farm that promotes equity and access by connecting people to nutritious\, local food. Located on Buffalo’s West Side\, our dedicated staff and volunteers work in neighborhoods throughout Buffalo to build connections with people and work with them to build a food system that benefits people\, the planet and our regional economy. \nWe offer culinary education classes on a sliding scale with the goal of bringing people together to share good food. Our classes promote cross cultural learning\, teach recipes using fresh\, nutritious seasonal produce\, and educate on food preservation methods such as pickling and fermentation. \nWhen you take a class at MAP\, you are helping to support our mission to nurture the growth of a diverse\, accessible\, and equitable local food system\, promote economic opportunities\, and empower youth through social change education.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/container-gardening/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Avenue Project\, 387 Massachusetts Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T164445Z
CREATED:20260312T164445Z
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SUMMARY:Discover the Basics of Seed Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Basics of Seed Sowing\n\nSaturday\, March 28\, 2026\, 10:30 am- noon\n\nJoin the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County Master Gardener Volunteers for an Informative and Hands-On Session on Seed Propagation. \nLearn the step-by-step process of sowing seeds for transplanting into a beautiful garden this May/June. \nEach participant will plant and take home 2-3 6-packs. Materials and seeds provided. \nWe recommend you consider growing your seedlings at home under lights rather than in the windowsill. \nFocus will be on vegetables and flowers that need 6-8 weeks of growth before transplanting.  \nClass Location: \nTinker Nature Park\n1525 Calkins Road\, 14534
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/discover-the-basics-of-seed-sowing/
LOCATION:Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center\, 1525 Calkins Rd.\, Pittsford\, NY\, 14534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260323T145520Z
CREATED:20260323T145520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145520Z
UID:7632-1774695600-1774699200@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Spring Garden Maintenance the Easy Way
DESCRIPTION:Just in time to learn how to prepare your garden for the growing season; learn about transplanting\, dividing and planting as well as many tips on saving time and money during spring maintenance. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend this free program! Presented by Lessons From Nature’s Lyn Chimera.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/spring-garden-maintenance-the-easy-way/
LOCATION:Boston Free Library\, 9475 Boston State Road\, Boston\, NY\, 14025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260323T123255Z
CREATED:20260323T123255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T123255Z
UID:7622-1774706400-1774710000@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Orchids
DESCRIPTION:Orchids & the 2026 Genesee Region Orchid Society Show\n\nOrchids are fascinating plants with interesting and often beautiful flowers. Learn about orchids and how to grow them in Rochester in anticipation of the 2026 Genesee Region Orchid Society Show on April 16-19 at the Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Eisenhart Auditorium. David S. Weiss from the Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS) will present basic information on orchid distribution around the world\, identification characteristics\, naming\, and of course how to grow orchids in northern New York. Please bring in your orchids for discussion. Attendees will receive a coupon for the 2026 Genesee Region Orchid Show. \nRegistration is required. If you need any reasonable accommodations\, please contact Sue Del Pozzo at susan.delpozzo@libraryweb.org at least 7 business days before the event. \nAbout the presenter: David S. Weiss is a Kodak-retired PhD chemist. He began growing orchids and joined the Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS) over 45 years ago\, after a friend gave him an orchid. He grows orchids under lights in his basement and outdoors in the summer. He is a past President of the GROS.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/orchids-2/
LOCATION:Webster Public Library\, 980 Ridge Road\, Webster\, NY\, 14580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260322T140519Z
CREATED:20260322T140519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T140519Z
UID:7568-1774981800-1774985400@www.websterviridarium.com
SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Peppers
DESCRIPTION:Grow Your Own Tomatoes and Peppers Class at Cuba Library\n\nTuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, 6:30 – 7:30 pm\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026\, 6:30 – 7:30 pm\n\nJoin us for a free\, two-part gardening series focused on growing healthy\, productive tomatoes and peppers at home! \nThese beginner-friendly classes will be held at the Cuba Library and are designed for anyone interested in strengthening their gardening skills\, whether you’re just getting started or looking to boost your harvest this year. \nClass 1: Growing Peppers. Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026. 6:30 pm. \nLearn the essentials of successfully growing peppers\, including variety selection\, planting techniques\, soil needs\, pest management\, and tips for maximizing yield. \nClass 2: Growing Tomatoes. Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026. 6:30 pm. \nDive into everything you need to know about tomatoes\, from choosing the right varieties to pruning\, staking\, disease prevention\, and harvesting for the best flavor. \nBoth sessions are free and open to the public. Attendees will leave with practical knowledge and confidence to grow their own tomatoes and peppers at home.
URL:https://www.websterviridarium.com/event/grow-your-own-peppers-2/
LOCATION:Cuba Circulating Library\, 39 East Main Street\, Cuba\, NY\, 14727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County":MAILTO:allegany@cornell.edu
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