The Webster Viridarium
Tomatillos
By Angie
/ August 29, 2026
When are tomatillos ready to pick? What’s more intriguing than the delicate lantern shaped coverings that conceal the…
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Sonnenberg Gardens
By Webster Viridarium
/ August 23, 2026
With autumn seemingly approaching faster than expected, we decided to head down to Canandaigua for a stroll around Sonnenberg gardens & mansion.
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This week at Shortmeadows
By Webster Viridarium
/ August 20, 2026
The occasional photo taken in our garden here at Shortmeadows.
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Coleus
By Webster Viridarium
/ August 20, 2026
Coleus have been something of the star of this summer’s garden. While I’ve often seen coleus here and there.
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Bergen Water Gardens
By Webster Viridarium
/ August 16, 2026
As it was a beautiful day out, we took a drive down to Churchville to visit the lovely…
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When to pick hot peppers
By Zoe
/ August 4, 2026
So just when do you pick those hot peppers?
To determine when hot peppers are ready to be picked…
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Buffalo Garden Walk 2026
By Webster Viridarium
/ July 26, 2026
With over 300 gardens to explore, the biggest question was, how can you see them all? We did…
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Leopard Lily
By Webster Viridarium
/ July 15, 2026
The Leopard Lily On a recent visit to Village Gate in Rochester, we couldn’t resist stepping through the…
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Garlic Harvest
By Zoe
/ July 13, 2026
Ready to harvest your garlic? If the top two leaves of your hardneck garlic stalks have turned brown…
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The White House Conservatory
By Zoe
/ June 28, 2026
No, your eyes don’t deceive you. Purportedly through the encouragement of Harriet Lane (1830–1903), neice and acting First…
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Spreading Mulch Warning
By Angie
/ May 30, 2026
Wear Gloves! Spreading mulch on your garden beads, not only improves soil health, it helps conserves water, and…
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Why not to buy Ladybugs
By Webster Viridarium
/ March 15, 2026
While in theory a grand idea, in practice, purchasing live ladybugs online or from a local garden stores…
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Can I compost this?
By Webster Viridarium
/ March 10, 2026
Can I compost this? Citrus? Shrimp shells? Corks? Stink bugs? Whether or not to put these unusual items on your compost heap.
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Shamrock Plants
By Webster Viridarium
/ March 7, 2026
It doesn’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy the charm of the shamrock plant. Shamrock plants,…
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British Gardeners
By Angie
/ February 24, 2026
Why turn to British Gardeners? There is no “G” in HGTV. I know it looks like it’s there,…
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Poinsettia Care
By Webster Viridarium
/ December 21, 2025
Keep your poinsettias looking good through Christmas! Our poinsettia care tips that will help keep your plants looking…
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Seed Bombs
By Angie
/ December 12, 2025
How to make your own seed bombs When seed bombs or seed balls began gaining popularity about a…
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Planting Garlic
By Webster Viridarium
/ October 14, 2025
Planting Garlic With the warmer weather we’ve been having there’s still time to plant garlic for next year….
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Mosquito Joe
By Webster Viridarium
/ August 25, 2025
When Mosquito Joe comes to your neighborhood, he’s killing far more than mosquitos. Their logo may say “Mosquito”,…
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Butterfly Conservation
By Webster Viridarium
/ August 18, 2025
Highway 13 Butterfly Conservation Trail An exciting new Butterfly conservation project is taking shape in the state of…
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