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Grow Your Own Tomatoes and Peppers Class at Cuba Library Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join us for a free, two-part gardening series focused on growing healthy, productive tomatoes and peppers at home! These beginner-friendly classes will be held at the Cuba Library and […] |
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Learn all about the do’s and don’ts of creating a garden space dedicated solely to growing flowers for bouquets and arrangements. |
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This class will cover one of the most important, but often overlooked, parts of growing from seedlings: potting your seedlings up into larger containers and hardening them off before they go into the ground. Taught by Katie Pfohl, MAP Farm Manager. Classes are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue Project, Urban Roots Cooperative Garden […] |
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Grow Your Own Tomatoes and Peppers Class at Cuba Library Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join us for a free, two-part gardening series focused on growing healthy, productive tomatoes and peppers at home! These beginner-friendly classes will be held at the Cuba Library and […] |
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Mushroom Cultivation Workshop Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Join us at the Irondequoit Public Library to learn how we can grow mushrooms at home and in the garden! We will explore what our fungal friends need to thrive in various environments and inoculate oyster mushroom cups together. In this introductory workshop, […] |
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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 The Bird House! |
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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 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 […] |
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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 to our yards. Presented by master gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension. These seminars are FREE, but space is limited. So, sign up today. Register Online
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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 across the Monroe County Library System. General | Mendon | Parma | Penfield | Pittsford | Webster |
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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. |
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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), and sealing them with wax to prevent contamination. Ideal conditions include moderate moisture and temperature, typically allowing for colonization over 6–12 months. Learn how to […]
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Celebrate the Genesee Region Orchid Society's (GROS) 50th annual orchid show! Their largest orchid show yet. |
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Celebrate the Genesee Region Orchid Society's (GROS) 50th annual orchid show! Their largest orchid show yet.
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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 your summer color from June through September. Also learn when and how to properly prune hydrangeas as some bloom on new wood while others don’t. […]
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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.
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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 used in creative projects. Learn how to grow these flowers, when to pick them, and the basics of flower pressing and drying as well as […]
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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 teachers will focus on 10 commonly grown plant varieties. Taught by Master Gardeners Brad & Beth. Classes are offered in partnership between the Massachusetts Avenue […]
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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. |
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Celebrate the Genesee Region Orchid Society's (GROS) 50th annual orchid show! Their largest orchid show yet.
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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 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 […] |
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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.
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Learn ways to start or expand your garden with methods that are free or very inexpensive. Registration is required with an active email address for Zoom link. You will receive the link via email before the program. This program is hosted by the Greece Public Library. If you have any questions, please call the library […] |
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Join us this Earth Day and learn how you can make an impact in your own garden! You have the power to create real ecological change—right in your own backyard. Discover the core principles of ecological gardening and learn how to transform your garden into a space that’s both environmentally responsible and visually stunning. Create […]
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Join the Master Gardeners as they discuss information and easy ideas for composting in your home garden. Presented by master gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension. These seminars are FREE, but space is limited. So, sign up today. Register Online |
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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 […]
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Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Sonnenberg. Meet orchid experts from the Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS), stroll through the greenhouse and arboretum, and visit the Bay House Gift Shop filled with orchids to purchase.
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Celebrate the arrival of Spring at Sonnenberg. Meet orchid experts from the Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS), stroll through the greenhouse and arboretum, and visit the Bay House Gift Shop filled with orchids to purchase.
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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 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 […] |
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Join an Educator to search for the earliest of Spring ephemerals blooming in the woods of Wilson Tuscarora State Park. Meet at the Marina Parking Lot inside Wilson Tuscarora State Park. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the program. Registration is required for all programs. Please dress for the weather and muddy […] |
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The Rochester Dahlia Society's Annual Plant Sale at Elmgrove Auto. Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd.
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Join us for the Master Gardener Plant Sale at our greenhouse on May 2 and 3, 2026! Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, May 3 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm We will have a selection of annuals, vegetable plants, and perennials available for purchase. The sale will be held concurrently […]
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Westfield Nursery and Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy are partnering to share information about native plants and offer them for local purchase. Native flowers, shrubs, and trees support butterflies, bees, and other pollinators by providing essential food and habitat. Because they are adapted to our local climate and soil, native plants also help protect water quality by […]
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Bonsai Bar @ OSB Ciderworks - Buffalo 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 grab a friend, […]
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African Violet Show and Sale ‘”Violets Play Monopoly” Event Dates and Hours: Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Audubon Branch – Amherst Library 350 John James Audubon Parkway Amherst, NY 14228
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Join Mrs. Nesbitt, a retired Webster teacher, for a craft and discussion about the history of farming and growing in Webster. We will be showing the children how to plant seeds. This activity is geared toward elementary students. Parents must remain in the museum during the event. Please sign up by April 30th. |